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Windows Defender is the latest thing Microsoft has broken – here’s how to fix it

Microsoft has broken something else with an update – this appears to be becoming a bad habit of late – and this time it’s Windows Defender, although the problem has now been fixed according to the software giant.So what is this issue, exactly? Well, an update for Windows Defender which fixed a previous bug has…

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Windows Defender is the latest thing Microsoft has broken – here’s how to fix it


Microsoft has broken something else with an update – this appears to be becoming a bad habit of late – and this time it’s Windows Defender, although the problem has now been fixed according to the software giant.

So what is this issue, exactly? Well, an update for Windows Defender which fixed a previous bug has (once again) triggered unforeseen repercussions, in this case, causing Microsoft’s built-in antivirus solution to fail when it comes to the most commonly used scans.

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Specifically, both Full and Quick virus scans don’t work properly, with Windows Defender only scanning around 40 files before stopping (so effectively not doing its job at all).

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Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review: Excellent protection held back by frustrating flaws

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At a GlanceExpert’s Rating

Pros

Excellent malware detection

Fast scan performance

Very low system impact

Effective ransomware protection

Generous 30-day free trial

Cons

InConsistent phishing protection

Chat Protection needs improvement

No scheduled scans

Log export unavailable

VPN requires separate subscription

Our Verdict
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