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
    2016-12-10T19:40:53+00:00

    Is there a problem?

    What third-party anti-virus application or security suite is installed on your Win10 Version 1607 computer?

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-12-09T21:08:03+00:00

    Note that LucyBake has been MIA since she started this thread nine (9) months ago.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-12-09T16:47:34+00:00

    Hi Depak,

    Yes I quite agree with the straight forward fix. however it seems to be the general problem in this thread that Win 10 has been corrupted by third party apps, some of which hang on to your computer no matter how hard one tries to delete them normally, or perhaps corrupted by malware. I believe that if a problem persists then a clean re-install of an OS should cure it. The only other problem is if the manufacturers kernel software is corrupted which is better fixed by a professional. Once running correctly keep it automatically updated and don't fiddle with it!

    Seasonal Regards.

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  5. Anonymous
    2016-12-08T17:25:44+00:00

    Hi Mike,

    I feel most satisfied that a computer expert backs me up (No pun intended)! I have been using windows 10 for some time now, I let Win Defender get on with its work and occasionally run a full scan even though it automatically runs a scan when the computer is not too busy and I have never had any problem. Defender has warned me about malware etc. even in email attachments, my using another integrated app Win Live Mail. Like Defender, Edge is an integrated app. Playing them off against other apps will only court problems with the overall integration of the Win10 OS.

    Hope it comes out right.

    Whatsisname

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