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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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* Original title: Windows Defender "check apps and files" options greyed out
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Hi Hairy,
Windows Defender will be automatically disabled if there's a third party security application installed on your computer. For us to diagnose the issue, we would like to know if you have a third party security app installed on your computer.
We look forward to your response.
