
How to Reset Windows Defender Settings
If Windows Defender (Microsoft Defender Antivirus) is acting up—won't open, shows error messages,...

If Windows Defender (Microsoft Defender Antivirus) is acting up—won't open, shows error messages,...

You click 'Check for updates' or restart your PC, but Windows Update sits on 'Pending install' fo...

If you want to control when Windows updates are installed—for example, to avoid unexpected restar...

You see error 0x80070005 when trying to install updates. The message says "Access Denied." This u...

You see a notification that Windows Defender Firewall has blocked an app or feature. This usually...

You're trying to unlock a BitLocker-encrypted drive, and instead of a password prompt, you see an...