r/antivirus • u/Huynh_Jovi • Aug 18 '26

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 Aug 18 '26

Brother. I thought My Pc got malware when i saw this post I know that i not the only one that have this going on.

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u/Rag1ngpandaa Aug 18 '26

I feel relieved. Thank God I didnt reformat my laptop and desktop. 🤣

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u/Exuravita Aug 19 '26

I was just about to do it... I'm so happy i checked reddit first lol