Windows defender not working after downloading malwarebytes

A couple months back I download malwarebytes, after the free trial ended I supposed I didn't need it anymore, so I deleted it completely, now windows defender wont turn back on. "the threat service has stopped, restart it now" I clicked that and it kept loading then came up with a error.

I've tried pretty much everything like going into registry editor and services.msc and that didn't work, nothing is working, is there any thing else I could do or a at least try?

Hi,
I'm Pedro A, Independent Advisor


Try this procedure to reinstall Windows Defender:


1 - Access the link below and install the "App Installer"

https://www.microsoft.com/store/productID/9nblg...



2 - Then reinstall the Microsoft Defender

In PowerShell with admin permission, copy and paste the following command:

winget install 9P6PMZTM93LR



3 - Type Win+R on your keyboard and in the "Run" window type:

gpedit.msc

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Microsoft Defender Antivirus

On the right panel of Client Interface, locate and double-click "Turn off Microsoft Defender Antivirus".

This will open up a new window, where you can see three radio buttons on the left portion.

Select the "Disable" option

Then click OK and restart your Windows


Restart Your Windows
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ive tried installing through powershell with admin permissions and that didnt work, and windows couldnt find gpedit.msc.

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Hi,

What version of windows 10 are you using?
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Last updated March 11, 2023 Views 82 Applies to: