Windows Defender nag after Windows update

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  1. Posts : 1,002
    XP Pro (x86) | 7 HP (x86) & (x64) | 7 Pro (x64)
       #1

    Windows Defender nag after Windows update


    To day I manually updated Windows 7. Bypassed optional updates. No selective updates
    With every reboot and cold boot -- I get the Windows Defender nag

    Windows Defender nag after Windows update-windows-defender-alert.png

    How do I stop this nag screen recurring?
    This is the second machine that has this gremlin.
    First was a Win7 x64 that is now in mothballs until ... one day !!
    Would appreciate any help :)
    Last edited by bawldiggle; 18 Sep 2013 at 05:19.
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  2. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #2

    Please do this Tutorial by Brink. It will help others help you.
    Look at My System Specs in lower left of this post and you will see needed helpful info.

    System Info - See Your System Specs
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  3. Posts : 1,002
    XP Pro (x86) | 7 HP (x86) & (x64) | 7 Pro (x64)
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hi Layback Bear
    I have 5 PCs + 3 laptops
    - all business machines, no games
    - 2 laptops + 1 PC already as threads in sevenforums.com
    - impossible to list all in my User-CP

    Current problem laptop is ...

    Computer Type:= Laptop
    Manufacturer:= Toshiba Satellite C665
    OS:= Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit), sp1 (Build 7601)
    CPU:= Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz
    Motherboard:= TOSHIBA Portable PC
    Memory:= 2,806 MB
    Graphics:= NVIDIA GeForce 315M *
    Sound Card:= Speakers (Conexant SmartAudio H |
    Monitors:= x1, Generic PnP
    Screen Resolution:= 1366 X 768 - 32 bit
    Hard Drives:= C: 585.4GB
    PSU:= n/a
    Case:= Toshiba Satellite
    Cooling:= default fan
    Keyboard:= default + Logitech K260
    Mouse:= default pad + Logitech M210
    Internet Speed:= ADSL2
    Antivirus:= Bitdefender Internet Security 2013
    Browser:= IE-9.10, PaleMoon, Firefox 23.0.1
    Others:= USB Safely Remove, Metapad, ClipX,
    7Zip, Classic Shell Start, FileSearchEX, KeyboardLEDS, CapsLock,
    MalwareBytes, MyDefrag, PostBox, ClipX, MS Word Viewer.
    Last edited by bawldiggle; 15 Sep 2013 at 21:50. Reason: updates
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  4. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #4

    With that many computer I understand. Thanks for posting the information.
    Just going by my memory and reading many post.
    When you installed Bitdefender it should of turned off Windows Defender.
    The notification popup should of stopped then.
    Sorry but I'm don't have any knowledge using Bitdefender.
    Some members use it and hopefully they will be able to help.

    You might find some help by doing this.
    Right click on Start Orb and select Properties then go to Notification area and select Customize.
    You might find something there listing Defender. It's a maybe at best.

    You might be able to find something here.

    https://www.sevenforums.com/gtsearch....nder&sa=Search
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  5. Posts : 1,002
    XP Pro (x86) | 7 HP (x86) & (x64) | 7 Pro (x64)
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks "Layback Bear" for your reponse, :)

    I am still stuck.
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  6. Posts : 1,002
    XP Pro (x86) | 7 HP (x86) & (x64) | 7 Pro (x64)
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Today phoned local Bitdefender phone support (Australia)
    They suggested I do a bitdefender Repair (which I did) plus 250 MB update (after all my diligent updates every day!!)
       Note
    Bitdefender tech ... should fix "Windows Defender" nag screen


    No! It did not!

    Windows Defender nag screen still opens with every reboot and cold-boot

    Would appreciate any help
    Desperate and grovelling
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  7. Posts : 6,330
    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
       #7

    Did you look at Action Center / Security ?
    Does it show Bitdefender (or any program) is turned on for "Spyware and unwanted software protection"?
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  8. Posts : 1,002
    XP Pro (x86) | 7 HP (x86) & (x64) | 7 Pro (x64)
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Thank you "DavidW7ncus" for your response. :)

    Here is the current settings in my CP > Action Centre > Security
    (I have abbreviated some "strings"

       Note
    • Network firewall:= ON
    - Bitdefender Firewall reports it is ON
    • Windows Update:= Off
    - I prefer manual updates that I control
    • Virus Protection:=On
    - Bitdefender AntiVirus reports it is ON + up to date
    • Spyware and unwanted software protection:= On
    - Bitdefender Aintspyware reports it is ON
    • Internet security settings:= On
    - at recommended levels
    • User Account Control:= On
    - will notify when changes are attempted
    • Network Access Protection:= Off
    - not running

    ** Laptop shares a printer via WiFi + controls Sonos speakers through Sonos router

    I am still learning! :)
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  9. Posts : 6,330
    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
       #9

    That looks OK to me.
    The only other thing I can think of to check is see how the Windows Defender service is set.

    I'm on a system with Windows Defender turned off, and the Windows Defender service is set to Manual startup (and it's not running).
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  10. Posts : 6,330
    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
       #10

    If your WD is disabled and the WD service is not running and you still get this nag, post back.
    I've got another idea - you may or may not like it ...
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