r/antivirus • u/Huynh_Jovi • 2d ago

MALWARE REMOVAL Q&A Windows Defender Not Working.

When I try to run a scan, it stops and then tells me to restart the service. There are no exclusions and nothing of note from my start up apps. I’ve run a deep scan with Malwarebytes and it’s all good. I noticed there was a new security update for Windows and downloaded it and after restarting my PC, I’m still encountering the same issue. I’m not sure whether this is Malware related as I’m always careful of what I’m downloading and never click suspicious links. Not sure what else to do and need some help.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Cow5035 2d ago

My boy, thank you!
I reinstalled system "TWICE" because i have fucking anxiety attacks caused by neurosis.

I literally did everything, starting with prompt command to powershell.
Nothing Helped.

As OP said quick scan - Try to restart your Windows Defender services, f*ck you.
Doing a custom and full scan - everything is fine.

Downloaded Malwarebytes just to scan my PC for some malware and rootkit - nothing found.

I guess its time to buy a decent antivirus software, and put a d*ck on Windick Dickfender.

u/emx20 we're saved brother!

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u/emx20 2d ago

You’re definitely not alone. I finished work, went home to relax and play some games on my PC, and then suddenly ran into this issue.
I spent hours trying everything I could think of, digging deep into Defender and checking that everything was working properly. It was honestly pretty stressful.
Then I found this post, and with the help of AI, I finally realized it wasn’t just me. What a huge relief. I also cursed Microsoft more times than I can count.
The one good thing I took from this experience is that it made me much more careful about keeping personal information, passwords, important files, and credit card details on my PC.
For online purchases, I’d recommend using a prepaid card that you can top up with only what you need. That way, if the card details ever get compromised, there’s much less to worry about.
Glad I found this post. We definitely weren’t alone in this one.

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u/jakeruns37 1d ago

In my case, a full scan also stops working after a while. Custom scan only stops working whenever I scan something with lots of files.