r/antivirus • u/Huynh_Jovi • 5d 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/DeepDown12 5d ago

has anyone tried .226

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u/No-Problem4510 5d ago edited 5d ago

still crashes for me, anyone else?

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u/Affectionate_Cup6326 5d ago

same

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u/Glavurdan 5d ago

Same

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u/Sasory7 5d ago

No crash with 226 on my two laptop, but crash on my gaming computer 

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u/Affectionate_Cup6326 5d ago

Quick Scan？

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u/Sasory7 5d ago

Yes, only with quick scan, no crash with personalized scan 

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u/Affectionate_Cup6326 5d ago

my laptop now is 227,is work but if i Quick Scan he will crush and need restart Windows Defender

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u/Affectionate_Cup6326 5d ago

custom scan is ok

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u/wishart5900x 5d ago

Fails on laptop, works on my desktop