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Windows Defender and Bitdefender

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knagsted
knagsted ✭✭
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I have reinstalled Windows 10 because of a bad disk. Bitdefender Internet Security 2018 is installed too, but Windows Defender is still running. Isn't Bitdefender turning Windows Defender off? I think it did when I made my first Windows 10 installation. I can't find a function where Windows Defender can be turned off manually?


Peter



 


 

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  • Sorin G.
    Sorin G. ✭
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    Hello,


     


    Windows Defender gets disabled by the Windows Security Center automatically upon the installation of 3rd party security software.


    There are some reports that Windows Defender refuses to disable itself automatically when other security software is installed. I would suggest a reinstall.

  • knagsted
    knagsted ✭✭
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    Hello Ban


    I wil try to do that. I suppose that I have to uninstall the Bitfender software first and not just install again?


    Peter

  • garioch7
    garioch7 Defender of the month ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Peter:


    You should be able to do a Bitdefender "Repair Installation" from the Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs.


    Hope this helps.  Have a great day.


    Regards,

    -Phil

    Former Bleeping Computer Malware Response Instructor

  • knagsted
    knagsted ✭✭
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    Hi Phil


    I have just done it without any luck. I have tried to disable it via grouppolicy still without luck. It just can't be done. Very strange.


    Peter

  • Cyber-a-hunters
    Cyber-a-hunters
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    I though i was the only one with this issue, I'm glad I'm not the only one cause I have try everything. I also just reinstall my windows 10 OS (not reset or refresh) and now I'm having this very same issue as well.

  • knagsted
    knagsted ✭✭
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    It looks like I have fixed it yesterday. Type MSconfig in run and press enter, on the tab Start find Windows Defender and disable it. Close the MSconfig console and  Windows will ask you to restart. After a restart the icon is gone and I can't see that the service is running.


    Peter


     

  • Cyber-a-hunters
    Cyber-a-hunters
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    I might have to do that. Never had that issues until today. 

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