Windows 10: Microsoft defender virus scanning option missing on my PC

Discus and support Microsoft defender virus scanning option missing on my PC in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Win11. No idea when, but Microsoft defender virus scanning option is missing. I can find 'Virus & Threat Protect' button from 'search' icon on task... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by ZhiliangPeng, Jul 24, 2024.

  1. Microsoft defender virus scanning option missing on my PC


    Win11. No idea when, but Microsoft defender virus scanning option is missing. I can find 'Virus & Threat Protect' button from 'search' icon on task bar. And I got 'Page not available, Your IT administrator has limited access to some areas of this app, and the item you tried to access is not available. Contact IT helpdesk for more info'. However, I am sure I logged in my personal account with administer authorization. I do have school account and work account linked with this PC, but this is my personal computer and none of the account is administer. How can I fix it?

    :)
     
    ZhiliangPeng, Jul 24, 2024
    #1

  2. "Virus and Threat Scan" Option missing from Windows Defender

    A week ago, I downloaded the Microsoft Office apps so I could get access to Excel and Word for my school work. After logging in today, I noticed that Windows prompted me to change my PIN and upon entry found that there was no option for me perform a security
    scan in Windows defender like I usually do. After signing in and out constantly to see if anything changed, I decided to reinstall Windows to check if that would fix the issue, which did solve it. However, in reinstalling the apps that were removed, I found
    that the "Virus and Threat Scan" option went missing again right after I installed Microsoft Office. My question is if I can somehow access and restore the ability to "Virus and Threat Scan" option in Windows Defender without reinstalling Windows?

    My Software Specs:

    OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home

    Build: 10.0.18632 Build 18632

    Picture of Windows Defender Settings missing "Virus and Threat Protection" Tab
    Microsoft defender virus scanning option missing on my PC efc58023-0af6-434c-874b-433b27931791?upload=true.png
     
    Hector_Sal, Jul 24, 2024
    #2
  3. "Virus and Threat Scan" Option missing from Windows Defender

    Apologies, I misunderstood Step 5 and found the two files as mentioned and have now disabled them both alongside the "Client Interface's" option of "Enable headless UI mode". After restarting Win10 and opening Windows Defender, the issue still persists with
    "Virus and Threat Protection" Option still missing.

    I also tried the REG DELETE command for the Command Prompt and it gave me same error " system unable to find the specified registry key or value." That;s update I have regarding this issue.
     
    Hector_Sal, Jul 24, 2024
    #3
  4. Bree Win User

    Microsoft defender virus scanning option missing on my PC

    Virus scan options missing - quick scan only, advanced scan crashes

    The last version in which this screen was named 'Windows Defender Security Centre' was 1803. From 1809 on it was renamed 'Windows Security'.


    Microsoft defender virus scanning option missing on my PC 248500d1569189354t-virus-scan-options-missing-quick-scan-only-advanced-scan-crashes-image.png


    Clicking 'Run a new advanced scan' should give you all the scan options.


    Microsoft defender virus scanning option missing on my PC 248502d1569189520t-virus-scan-options-missing-quick-scan-only-advanced-scan-crashes-image.png


    Try running SFC /SCANNOW in a Command Prompt (Admin) to find and repair possible system corruption.
     
Thema:

Microsoft defender virus scanning option missing on my PC

Loading...
  1. Microsoft defender virus scanning option missing on my PC - Similar Threads - Microsoft defender virus

  2. Microsoft defender virus scanning option missing on my PC

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Microsoft defender virus scanning option missing on my PC: Win11. No idea when, but Microsoft defender virus scanning option is missing. I can find 'Virus & Threat Protect' button from 'search' icon on task bar. And I got 'Page not available, Your IT administrator has limited access to some areas of this app, and the item you tried...
  3. defender scan option missing in windows 11

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    defender scan option missing in windows 11: How to get back the scan options in windows 11. Been to community all that is there is a lot of people with their own solutions which none work. Need a solution from microsft and the steps to take to fix this problem....
  4. defender scan option missing in windows 11

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    defender scan option missing in windows 11: How to get back the scan options in windows 11. Been to community all that is there is a lot of people with their own solutions which none work. Need a solution from microsft and the steps to take to fix this problem....
  5. folders missing in scan option

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    folders missing in scan option: I scanned over a hundred photos using Microsoft 10's scan feature. It suddenly refused to recognize my HP printer. I tried a number of different solutions, and none seemed to work. Then, all of a sudden, it recognized my printer again. Don't ask me what I did. But, now,...
  6. can not scan my PC using microsoft defender

    in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    can not scan my PC using microsoft defender: Hello all, my name is Cathy, but I prefer to be called cat. I am having a major problem. I am running windows 10 and once in awhile I like to scan my whole system with windows defender. Just to be safe. I have not done this in a while, so I went to start the advanced scan,...
  7. "Virus and Threat Scan" Option missing from Windows Defender

    in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    "Virus and Threat Scan" Option missing from Windows Defender: A week ago, I downloaded the Microsoft Office apps so I could get access to Excel and Word for my school work. After logging in today, I noticed that Windows prompted me to change my PIN and upon entry found that there was no option for me perform a security scan in Windows...
  8. Virus scan options missing - quick scan only, advanced scan crashes

    in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Virus scan options missing - quick scan only, advanced scan crashes: Title pretty much says it all - my Windows Defender "Virus & threat protection" window shows only the "scan now" button with no quick/full/custom options. See screenshot. [img] In addition, clicking "Run a new advanced scan" causes a brief wait-pointer before the window...
  9. Defender virus scan

    in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Defender virus scan: When I try to scan in Windows Defender, I get a notice in red: "Your Virus & threat protection is managed by your organization." What does this mean? https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/defender-virus-scan/91a276bf-4e55-434a-81f5-6a85212ee6d7"
  10. defender virus scanning not work why?

    in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    defender virus scanning not work why?: defender virus scanning not work why? https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/all/defender-virus-scanning-not-work-why/1e1e885f-ff9e-4e5c-b7a9-e5eeb0c3cae8