Windows defender stop/start

Podgersda · Nov 11, 2013

Hi, I am a newbie here and hope someone can help?
Just updated the Windows Defender and having problems getting it to start.
I try to start it manually via control panel and when I click start, it stops after a few seconds with this message...sorry it is quite long!:

"The windows defender service on local computer started and then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they are not in use by other services or programs"

What does this mean and how can I get windows defender to run?

Thank you :confused:

richc46 · Nov 11, 2013

Welcome
The best Antivirus for Windows is probably Microsoft Security Essentials, Defender is part of that Anti Virus. I suggest that you uninstall your current anti virus, install Security Essentials and uninstall Defender. If you use Security Essentials in conjunction with Malwarebyes, you will have some of the best protection available.

Podgersda · Nov 11, 2013

thanks for this, but as I only know how to switch this PC on, I would be lost with your answer! do you know what is causing WD to start thyen stop?

richc46 said:
Welcome
The best Antivirus for Windows is probably Microsoft Security Essentials, Defender is part of that Anti Virus. I suggest that you uninstall your current anti virus, install Security Essentials and uninstall Defender. If you use Security Essentials in conjunction with Malwarebyes, you will have some of the best protection available.

richc46 · Nov 11, 2013

What anti virus do you use?

Windows defender stop/start

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