windows defender disabled

[Akram231]

FSS.txt

[Maurice Naggar]

Thanks. The situation has been that Microsoft Defender was turned off when you first installed Avast antivirus. So now, if you want Microsoft Defender antivirus to be fully enabled, the first thing we now need to do is to run a special utility to insure that all of Avast is removed ( any leftover remains ).

get & first SAVE & then run the AVASTCLEAR tool
Get, Save & Run the Avast clear tool.
https://support.avast.com/en-us/article/Uninstall-Antivirus-Utility/

Save the tool first; then run it.

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Then do a Windows RESTART from the Start menu.

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These next steps can be referred to as a Windows 10 repair-install in place.
If this machine is a laptop or notebook, be sure it is connected to power thru a regular power cord to regular electric power.
( that is to say, not be on battery power).

1. Back up your personal data and files to an external hard drive, USB thumb drive.
2. Restart Windows.
3. Ensure you are signed in or have administrator rights to do a repair install
4. Unplug all external peripherals except for the Mouse, Keyboard, and LAN cable before starting. { unplug printers, copyers, fax machines, if any)

Download the Microsoft Update Assistant on the Microsoft page ( click on the blue-color Update now button )
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

or from https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=691209
After it is completely saved.
Start the tool and select "Upgrade this PC now."

Make sure to select " Keep personal files and apps. "

It will take some time to run & complete. Your computer will restart a few times, Make sure you don’t turn off your PC
If you see a dark screen at times, do not fret. Just simply move the mouse pointer around the screen or press the space bar to trigger a screen display refresh.

[Akram231]

thx to you bro it all get back much love ❤️

[Maurice Naggar]

[  Do a Quick scan with Microsoft Defender Antivirus ]

Just want to do a visual check in Windows Security to see (visually) that Microsoft Defender is on , and to do a Custom scan.

From the Windows Start menu, select Settings, then select Update and Security.

Next, look at the left-side menu & select Windows Security

Next, In Windows Security section: Click on the grey button Open Windows Security

Now, click on the shield Virus and threat protection

Look to see that Microsoft Defender is shown & available for use.

On the next display, look at all the options.  Look down the list and see "Check for Updates" .

You should click on that to have the system check for updates for Windows Defender.  Watch & wait for that to complete.

Please also note that the Scan options (all) can be displayed by clicking on Scan options.   Click on Quick scan  & have it go forward.

Let me know the results.

[Akram231]

there is no threats 

[Maurice Naggar]

Hello. We have reached the end of the quest for malware.

I would recommend getting a readout report as to update status of some key apps.
Temporarily disable Microsoft SmartScreen to download the next software below 

Download SecurityCheck by glax24 from here

and save the tool on the desktop.

                   If Windows's  SmartScreen block that with a message-window, then
                         Click on the MORE INFO spot and over-ride that and allow it to proceed.

                             This tool is safe.   Smartscreen is overly sensitive.

Right-click  with your mouse on the Securitycheck.exe  and select "Run as administrator"   and reply YES to allow to run & go forward
Wait for the scan to finish. It will open in a text file named SecurityType.txt. Close the file.  Attach it with your next reply.
You can find this file in a folder called SecurityCheck, C:\SecurityCheck\SecurityCheck.txt

When all done, you may go back to turn ON the EDGE Smartscreen protection.

[Akram231]

sorry for being late 

 

SecurityCheck.txt

[Maurice Naggar]

Here are wht need your attention & follow-up
Python 3.10.0 (64-bit) v.3.10.150.0  Warning! Download Update
NOTE: If you are not a Python developer, if you are just a normal home-user, if this computer has no applications that do use "python" ....then...it is best to just uninstall this Python program.

WinRAR 5.91 (32-bit) v.5.91.0  Warning! Download Update

Discord v.1.0.9003  Warning! Download Update

µTorrent v.3.6.0.46828  Warning! Ad-supported P2P-client.

Java 8 Update 251 (64-bit) v.8.0.2510.8  Warning! Download Update
Uninstall old version and install new one (jre-8u371-windows-x64.exe).

Java 8 Update 251 v.8.0.2510.8  Warning! Best to uninstall this old version.

VLC media player v.3.0.16  Warning! Download Update

K-Lite Codec Pack 16.5.3 Full v.16.5.3  Warning! Download Update

Mozilla Firefox (x64 en-US) v.108.0.1  Warning! Download Update

Now we can do tools cleanup. Temporarily disable Microsoft SmartScreen to download the next software below

 

Let's go ahead and do some clean-up work and remove the tools and logs we've run.
Please download KpRm by kernel-panik and save it to your desktop.

• right-click kprm_2-14.exe and select Run as Administrator.
• Read and accept the disclaimer.
• When the tool opens, ensure all boxes under Actions are checked.
• Under Delete Quarantines select Delete Now, then click Run.
• Once complete, click OK.
• A log will open in Notepad titled kprm-(date).txt.
• You may attach that file to your next reply. (not compulsory)
• Delete mb-support-1.9.1.977.exe
• Delete mbst-grab-results.zip on the Desktop.

Sincerely.

Edited July 12, 2023 by Maurice Naggar

[Akram231]

 

 

kprm-20230716061326.txt

[Maurice Naggar]

The KPRM cleanup run is fine. I am marking the case for closure. This Windows system is good-to-go. 

Consider using PatchMyPC, keep all your software up-to-date - https://patchmypc.com/home-updater#download

Keep your system and programs up to date. Several programs release security updates on a regular basis to patch vulnerabilities. Keeping your software patched up prevents attackers from being able to exploit them to drop malware.

SAFETY TIPS:

Backup is your best friend.  Keep backups of your system on a regular basis to offline storage & keep those safe. https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/136226-backup-software/

It is not enough to just have a security program installed. Each pc user needs to practice daily safe computer and internet use.

Best  practices & malware prevention:
Follow best practices when browsing the Internet, especially on opening links coming from untrusted sources.
First rule of internet safety: slow down & think before you "click".
Never click links without first hovering your mouse over the link and seeing if it is going to an odd address ( one that does not fit or is odd looking or has typos).

Free games & free programs are like "candy". We do not accept them from "strangers".

Never open attachments that come with unexpected ( out of the blue ) email no matter how enticing.
Never open attachments from the email itself. Do not double click in the email. Always Save first and then scan with antivirus program.

Pay close attention when installing 3rd-party programs. It is important that you pay attention to the license agreements and installation screens when installing anything off of the Internet. If an installation screen offers you Custom or Advanced installation options, it is a good idea to select these as they will typically disclose what other 3rd party software will also be installed.
Take great care in every stage of the process and every offer screen, and make sure you know what it is you're agreeing to before you click "Next".

Use a Standard user account rather than an administrator-rights account when "surfing" the web.
See more info on Corrine's SecurityGarden Blog http://securitygarden.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_7.html

Only using the Standard-access-level user account when surfing and downloading / installing would have been a tremendous way to prevent the infections of this machine.

Don't remove ( or change )  your current login. Just use the new Standard-user-level one for everyday use while on the internet.

 

Keep your system and programs up to date. Several programs release security updates on a regular basis to patch vulnerabilities. Keeping your software patched up prevents attackers from being able to exploit them to drop malware.

For other added tips, read "10 easy ways to prevent malware infection"  

Stay safe. 😎

[Maurice Naggar]

Glad we could help.

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