

If nothing else works then do a Repair Install, by installing Media Creation Tool, open tool and choose to Upgrade Now. If it cannot repair them see Step 10 here to continue. If you want to keep Malwarebytes as an on-demand scanner then you can disable its Real Time trial version in it's Settings > Accounts tab. In it's Settings > Security tab enable Scan for Rootkits.Ĭlean up anything found, restart PC and then run again until it comes up clean. If you want the best on-demand scanner download and install Malwarebytes from

Restart the PC, then type Security in Start Search, open Windows Defender Settings, there and in Windows Defender Security Center fix anything that's flagged. Uninstall any 3rd party antivirus in Settings > Apps > Apps & Features, restart PC then run the special uninstaller for the old AV from here: Please don't call the tech support spam number that I just removed from the thread as it's illegit.įirst run the Bitdefender removal tool from here to see if Defender will show up: If you will work with me I will be here to help until the issue is resolved. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 year Windows MVP, and Volunteer Moderator.
