Summary

Experiencing issues with the Windows Security app?

These problems can stem from a faulty Windows update, infection, and corrupted files.

Here are a few ways to fix it.

The Control Panel open, showing the

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Perform Some Preliminary Checks

To begin, perform some quick checks to rule out temporary issues.

terminate the unresponsive Windows Security app and reset your rig.

Then, uninstall recently installed software, downloaded files, or any recently added items.

Checking the Signature details of a process in the Windows Task Manager.

If the issue remains unresolved, check for any potential hijackers installed on your system.

Right-tap on the Start button and open “Task Manager.”

Identify any processes consuming significant system resources, right-choose each, and select “Properties.”

Opening the file location of a process from Task Manager.

The process is likely genuine if the signature belongs to a well-known company, like Microsoft or Google.

whose products you use.

So, right-hit the process and select “Open File Location.”

Opening the installed apps settings on Windows.

Repair and Reset the Windows Security App

Repair and reset the Windows Security app.

Repairing the app checks for potential corruption and often fixes broken apps.

To repair or reset an app, right-poke the Start button and open tweaks.

Opening the system components apps in the Windows Settings app.

jot down “Windows Security” in the search field.

hit the three horizontal dots next to “Windows Security” and select “Advanced Options.”

Scroll down and choose “Repair.”

Opening the advanced settings of the Windows security app.

Allow the repair process to complete, kill the configs app, and reopen Windows Security.

To eliminate this potential cause,check for available updates and reinstall them.

Right-punch the Start button and open “prefs.”

Repairing and resetting the Windows security app.

Then, navigate to the “Windows Update” tab on the left.

you’re free to also hit the “Check for Updates” button to check for available updates.

Windows will then search for any available updates, download them, and proceed to install them.

Checking for the available updates in the Settings app on Windows.

In some cases, you may need to kickstart your equipment to install updates.

Delete the Recently Installed Windows Update

Buggy Windows updates are known to cause issues with default Windows applications.

After that, search for more information about the update online, especially on theMicrosoft Community forum.

Windows downloading and installing an update.

Therefore,uninstall the update.

Scroll to the bottom of the page and hit “Uninstall Updates.”

Locate the recently installed updates and click “Uninstall” next to the relevant update.

Opening the update history from the settings app on Windows.

Then, follow the on-screen instructions.

Ensure Your gadget Isn’t Infected

Malware infections can also compromise the operation of Windows Security.

If Windows Security has crapped out due to an infection, the security scan will detect and remove it.

Checking details of the recently installed updates on Windows.

If the security scan reveals your system is malware-free, proceed to the next step.

To check, key in “Services” in Windows Search and fire up the “Services” app.

If it does, then your antivirus app is likely the cause of the problem.

Opening the settings to uninstall updates on Windows.

If the above troubleshooting steps don’t handle the issue,perform a clean boot.

Uninstalling a recently installed update in the settings app on Windows.

Opening the properties of a service form the services app on Windows.

Changing the properties of a service in the services app on Windows.

Changing the data value of a key in registry editor on Windows.

Sfc scan command in Command Prompt.