How To Fix Unexpected Error in Windows Defender [Guide]

How To Fix Unexpected Error in Windows Defender [Guide]

Windows Security incorporates the Microsoft Defender antivirus utility. However, some users can’t select to run Microsoft Defender scans because of an error message that says: “Unexpected error. Sorry, we ran into a problem.” That “Unexpected error” message pops up for some users when they select the Virus & threat protection tab in Windows Security. Consequently, the Virus and threat protection tab is inaccessible.

This error appears when they are going to the Virus & threat protection section with a message telling them that there are problems with the AV component. This error is typically encountered on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

1. Restart the computer.
2. Check for updates and install if any are available. There was a bug in Windows that Microsoft addressed and released a patch for it. So, updating should fix the problem in your case, as it did for other users.
3. Remove any third-party antivirus installed on the computer to fix the Virus and threat protection unexpected error.

1. Press Windows + R to open Run, type regedit, and then click ok.
2. Click Yes in the UAC prompt.
3. Now, paste the following path in the address bar and hit Enter:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender.
4. Locate the DisableAntiSpyware or DisableAntivirus on the right and double-click on it. If you can’t find one, right-click on the blank portion, hover the cursor over New, select DWORD (32-bit) Value, and then name it as DisableAntiSpyware.
5. Next, enter 0 under Value data and click on OK

Issues Addressed In This Tutorial:
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Windows Defender or Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an anti-malware component of Microsoft Windows. It provides some basic functions when it comes to operating system security. It can warn users about malware infections and other cybersecurity threats
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