Windows Defender doesnt Open


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate X86
       #1

    Windows Defender doesnt Open


    Windows Defender doesnt open and gives an error message stating " This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact ur system admin "......

    I am already an administrator for this computer....

    I checked services.msc and i am unable to start the Windows Defender service from there it gives me an error message stating " The Windows defender service on the local computer started and then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they are not in use by the other services or programmes"......

    Windows 7 Ultimate X86

    Please Help me!!!!!!!!!
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  2. Posts : 5,105
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
       #2

    Hi sanurulz :)

    You could try turning other security applications off (if there affecting it) also try turning UAC down or off just to see.
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  3. Posts : 1,275
    Windows 7 Home Premium
       #3

    What are you using for an Antivirus program?
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  4. Posts : 6,349
    Windows7 Pro 64bit SP-1; Windows XP Pro 32bit
       #4

    If you are using MSE- Microsoft Security Essentials- then Windows Defender is turned off and replaced by MSE.

    Mike
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