Solved Apps & Browser Control - Action recommended


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When I go to Windows Security , it indicates 'Action recommended' against 'App & browser control'.
When I click this item, a dialog says "You'll need a new app to open this windows defender link" and suggests 'Look for an app in the Microsoft Store'.
But, when I click the OK button, I get "No results found".
How do I resolve this issue?
 

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Have you tried going to Settings - Apps - Apps and features then scroll down to Windows Security. Click on the more icon (3 vertical dots) - advanced options and try a repair and reset? Worth a try.
 

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@Fabler2
Thanks for reply.
'Windows Security' is not listed in Settings > Apps > Apps and features.
 

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16 GB
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Micosoft Edge
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    45 Watts
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    Lenovo Bluetooth.
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    Edge
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    Defender

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    CZ Scala_CAS (FP6)
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    32 GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHz
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    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio. NVIDIA High Definition Audio
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    15.6" LED backlight 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 144 Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB NVMe M.2
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    180 Watt, 19.5 V
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
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@Fabler2
Yes - 'Windows Security' appears in Start > All apps.
But when I right-click this item and select More > App settings, it does not appear in the resulting list.
 

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Micosoft Edge
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To further explain my problem, here is a screenshot:
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
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Issues with Defender are notoriously difficult to fix and if no one else chips in I think you have three choices. The first one I would do is to a repair install of Windows, from an .iso, keeping all accounts, apps, and personal data.

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Second is to do a clean install,

Third is to use a third-party AV.

I would also start keeping backup images that you can restore to easily in such cases. That reminds me, have you tried a system restore to when Defender was working? Might be worth a shot if SR is enabled.
 

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    OS
    Win 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U
    Motherboard
    M1605YA
    Memory
    24GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1596MHz (22-22-22-52)
    Graphics Card(s)
    512MB ATI AMD Radeon Graphics (ASUStek Computer Inc)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1200@60Hz) - P1 PLUS (1920x1080@59Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1200
    Hard Drives
    953GB Western Digital WD
    PSU
    45 Watts
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth.
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender

  • At a glance

    Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz32 GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHzNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
    Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ACER NITRO
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    CZ Scala_CAS (FP6)
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio. NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" LED backlight 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 144 Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB NVMe M.2
    PSU
    180 Watt, 19.5 V
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
www.windowslatest.com

Windows 11 bug breaks Windows Security app, but there's a fix

A bug that appears to be quite widespread is causing Windows Security to show error message “You’ll need a new app to this windowsdefender link” in the preview builds of Windows 11. Windows 11’s early preview is currently available to testers in the Windows Insider Program, and users are...
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Ben
 

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System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win 11 ProAMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U24GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1596MHz (22-22-22-52)512MB ATI AMD Radeon Graphics (ASUStek Comput...
    OS
    Win 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U
    Motherboard
    M1605YA
    Memory
    24GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1596MHz (22-22-22-52)
    Graphics Card(s)
    512MB ATI AMD Radeon Graphics (ASUStek Computer Inc)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1200@60Hz) - P1 PLUS (1920x1080@59Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1200
    Hard Drives
    953GB Western Digital WD
    PSU
    45 Watts
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth.
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender

  • At a glance

    Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz32 GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHzNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
    Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ACER NITRO
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    CZ Scala_CAS (FP6)
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio. NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" LED backlight 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 144 Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB NVMe M.2
    PSU
    180 Watt, 19.5 V
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
@Ben Myers, @Fabler2
Thanks for your response. The Windows 11 bug that you mention refers to a preview build of Windows 11. I have just run 'Check for updates' and it confirms that my system is up to date.
Surely, this bug should now be fixed by Microsoft.
 

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Windows 11 Pro ver 23H2AMD Ryzen 5 4600G16 GBIntegrated AMD Radeon
OS
Windows 11 Pro ver 23H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Invictor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
Memory
16 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated AMD Radeon
Hard Drives
1TB HDD
Browser
Micosoft Edge
Antivirus
Malwarebyted, Windows Defender
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