Hi Stuart,
On this thread, there are a lot of resolution options provided. May we ask what troubleshooting have you done so far?
After performing the above mentioned troubleshooting, kindly share with us the result.
Windows 10 SmartScreen- "check apps and files" options greyed out
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Anonymous
In Windows Defender settings the options for "check apps and files" are greyed out.
Does anyone know how to fix this?
I am running Windows 10 Pro X64, Version 1703, OS Build 15063.296
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Anonymous
2017-08-10T12:46:36+00:00 -
Anonymous
2017-08-10T05:14:27+00:00 I am having the same issue as well. This seems to be some kind of bug. I have the most recent updates, I have restarted, and I have Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.15063]. Just saw it tonight as an option and it is grayed out. Welcome to the beta team guys Microsoft strikes again. I do want to say thank you Microsoft and company for keeping me gainfully employed for over 20 years. :)
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Anonymous
2017-07-05T17:47:24+00:00 Hey,
i am also having the same issue. Is there any soluion yet for this ?
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Anonymous
2017-06-03T23:10:29+00:00 We suggest to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter to check and scan for corruption errors during the update. To perform the task, kindly follow the steps provided on the article below:
Fix Windows Update errors by using the DISM or System Update Readiness tool
Regards.
I have already done all of that and have now done it all again.
Nothing has changed.
How do I go about re-running the Creator Update?
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Anonymous
2017-06-03T22:14:01+00:00 We suggest to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter to check and scan for corruption errors during the update. To perform the task, kindly follow the steps provided on the article below:
Fix Windows Update errors by using the DISM or System Update Readiness tool
Regards.