How to Fix Windows Defender Greyed Out on Windows 10/11 [Guide]
23How to Fix Windows Defender Greyed Out on Windows 10/11 [Guide]
Windows Defender is a reliable system protection tool that safeguards your device from malware and other cyber attacks.
However, this feature often gets grayed out and becomes inaccessible. When this happens, you’re unable to use the tool, and this puts your device at risk.
But don't panic just yet; let’s take a look at how you can fix Windows Defender when it’s grayed out.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
windows defender greyed out
turn on windows defender greyed out
turn off windows defender greyed out
open windows defender greyed out
disable windows defender greyed out
windows defender greyed out windows 10
windows defender greyed out in services
windows defender firewall service greyed out
windows defender firewall change settings greyed out
windows defender antivirus greyed out
windows defender antivirus service greyed out
windows defender application guard greyed out
windows defender firewall allowed apps greyed out
windows defender antivirus service disabled and greyed out
windows defender firewall service disabled and greyed out
windows defender check apps and files greyed out
windows defender settings greyed out
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.