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Windows 10 defender not opening after installing a cracked version of game
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Recently i have installed a cracked game which was my biggest mistake i have ever done. There was an application to disable win defender i used it and now by using it i cant enable it. Whenever i open windows defender from setting it shows blank screen.
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
2024-02-29T17:05:37+00:00 Have you checked Programs and Features? Perhaps, the game also installed a trial-antivirus program? If so, uninstall it, and restart the computer
Find Programs and Features in Control Panel...
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Anonymous
2024-02-29T17:01:14+00:00 Use the windows update troubleshooter to check for update errors.
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Anonymous
2024-02-29T16:08:33+00:00 You are a bit behind with the build number now. See if there are updates in Settings > Update and security.
update error....
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Anonymous
2024-02-29T13:01:32+00:00 FYI...
Using pirated software, fake/illegal activators for Windows & Office, warez, torrents, keygens and other cracked software is a serious security risk (unsafe practice) which can make your system susceptible to a smörgåsbord of malware infections including ransomware resulting in the encryption of all your most valuable data, in many cases beyond recovery as explained here (Post #11). That means your personal data (documents, pictures, videos) may be lost forever.
When you use these kind of programs, be forewarned that some of the most aggressive types of malware infections can be contracted and spread by visiting/using crack, keygen, warez and pirated software sites. Those who attempt to get software for free can end up with a computer system so badly damaged that recovery is not possible and it cannot be repaired.