Windows Defender - "Actions recommended" - but what are they???

Anonymous
2018-07-19T04:49:39+00:00

I have been using Windows Defender for years, and Microsoft Security Essentials before that. I haven't had any problems with either one-- but in the last day or two the Windows Defender icon in my system tray has been showing a yellow caution sign on it, and if I hover my mouse pointer over the icon it says "Actions recommended." However, when I open Windows Defender everything shows a green check and says "No action needed." How can I find out what is causing the yellow caution sign? All Windows updates have been downloaded and applied, the Windows Defender is up to date. and the last scan (which was done automatically after the caution sign appeared) shows no threats found.

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Anonymous
2018-10-02T12:35:44+00:00

*SOLVED*

Log into your microsoft account and under Devices section you can see the details why this warning sign occurs.

You need to signed in with you microsoft account to do so.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-09-03T06:32:11+00:00

    I found my issue, maybe it will help others. Go into the security center / click on the Shield (left side) Virus and Threat Protection. Look for Ransomware protection. I had a message about setting up OneDrive for file recovery in case of a ransomware attack. I dismissed the alert.

    More info on why you might or might not want to set this up:

    https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/5/17201660/microsoft-onedrive-files-restore-feature-ransomware-protection

    This really worked thanx man!!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-08-25T03:13:18+00:00

    I created a second standard account, and Windows Defender Security Center says "Actions Recommended." When I open it, Security at a glance shows all icons green.

    On my (administrative) account, it says "no actions needed."

    I have Norton Antivirus installed.

    Shane.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-08-20T12:24:31+00:00

    Thanks to everyone who took the time to post a reply that it helped!

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-08-20T09:54:59+00:00

    Not all heroes wear capes.

    Cheers mate that sorted me right out!

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