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My PC with Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB v.1607 installed, automatically restarted for an error (I don't remember the error, I just remember a blue page in Windows style with a sad emoticon face). When the PC restarted, Windows defender was disabled and I'm not able to turn it on. The error is:
Windows Defender is Turned off by Group Policy. To protect your computer against harmful or potentially unwanted software, contact your system administrator to enable Windows Defender via group policy.
I've tried all the following things:
- Delete the value in the
DisableAntiSpyware
key inHKey_Local_Machine\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender
(I've not this key because my version is older than v.1703). - In
Local Computer Policy > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Defender
the optionTurn off Windows Defender
is already set tonot configured
. - In
Services
the serviceWindows Defender
is not present. - In
Control Panel > Action Center
under the voiceWindows Firewall
I can read:For your security, some settings are managed by your system administrator
, but I'm the administrator.
How can I turn on Windows Defender?
@PimpJuiceIT The answer in no to both questions. I think DrMoishe Pippik's answer is the right one. – zar – 2018-02-12T22:39:46.807
Yokay............... Be sure to stay protected in this Internet ocean!! – Pimp Juice IT – 2018-02-12T22:55:10.660
@PimpJuiceIT I thought I was so. I use Windows Defender and more than once a week I use Malwarebytes. In Firefox I use uBlock Origin and Adblock Plus among other add-ons. Do you suggest me other measures to follow in addition to common sense? – zar – 2018-02-13T07:21:17.253
Maybe just ensure you have antimalware protection as well such as https://www.malwarebytes.com/ but go ahead and use the free version and the 14-day trial of premium if you want. Common sense and good judgement is going to be the big one for sure.
– Pimp Juice IT – 2018-02-13T12:44:37.707