how do I reinstall windows defender for windows 10

Anonymous
2016-03-28T04:18:19+00:00

I accidently uninstalled Windows Defender for Windows 10. How do I reinstall it?

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-12-07T01:34:00+00:00

    Yes, this happened to me, too. Apparently, Win 10 thinks Spybot is anti-virus, even though I just installed the free (no anti-virus) version. Even if you uninstall Spybot, there is a program that periodically asks you to reinstall it.

     I removed all mention of Spybot that I could find from the registry, but still can't start Defender.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-12-07T01:44:29+00:00

    Windows Defender was turned off when I installed Spybot Search & Destroy.

    I don't think so - unless you turned it off.

    Running Spybot and Windows Defender – Windows 10

    https://www.safer-networking.org/faq/spybot-defender-windows-10/

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-12-07T20:15:38+00:00

    I know that you can do that but first you have to disable all other antivirus applications

    what I was asking if you can have window defender and lets say Norton antivirus,so I can go back to

    using EDGE as a web search

    Norton does not support EDGE  and windows defender by itself is not enough protection

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  5. Anonymous
    2016-12-08T09:54:54+00:00

    You cannot have two antivirus apps working at the same time, it will end in a punch-up as to which one should be in charge.

    Windows Defender is not a separate app to Win10, it is integral and as such the whole thing needs mending.

    I remind you of my post 29th June 2016 in this thread.

    Use the antivirus removal tools supplied on line by third party antivirus apps, externally back up your data and apps you want to keep and use win10 internal recovery. I would suggest using the "keep your data and apps" option first. The beauty of using the "delete all" option is a clean start though you will need to re-enter your apps as well as data. If that don't work send the damn thing to a computer doctor.

    PS. Try and get your emails on your providers email page or cloud so you can re-download as necessary.

    Regards and a happy Christmas

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