Windows Security Says No Security Providers in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
139Windows Security Says No Security Providers in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Commands Used:
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
sfc /scannow
The Windows Security app is a client interface on Windows 10 that makes it is easier for you to view and control the security protections you choose and better understand the security features already protecting you on your Windows 10 device.
Starting with Windows 10 build 17704, there’s a new page called Security providers in the Windows Security app that provides you a list of all the other security providers (including antivirus, firewall, and web protection) that are running on your device. Here you can easily open the providers’ apps, or get more information on how to resolve any issue that they have reported to you through the Windows Security app.
This tutorial will show you how to view all security providers running on your Windows 10 device in the Windows Security app.
If when you initiate a virus scan in Windows Defender on Windows 10 and the scan doesn’t run; and then you check Windows Security Center settings and notice that there are no security providers for Antivirus, Firewall, and Web protection, then this post is intended to help you. In this post, we will identify possible causes, as well as provide the appropriate solutions you can try to remediate the issue.
Windows Security is a built-in app available on Windows 10 that provides a user-friendly interface and tools to manage common security features. For example, the experience includes the Microsoft Defender Antivirus, which offers real-time protection for your computer and data against viruses and many other kinds of malware.
Also, you can manage the Microsoft Defender Firewall to block intruders from sneaking in. You can monitor the device's performance and health as well as your identity with the account protection settings, and even more advanced features to keep everything a little more secure.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).