Windows 11 Defender unable to scan and other issues with it

The_Nephilim · May 13, 2023

Hello Everybody,

I just installed Windows 11 Fresh install from a mediacreation USB Install. I have had Win 11 for about a month now but this latest reinstall. and I am having issues with Windows defender.

I got it to a point where it is at least showing it is on, Currently I am unable to do any type of a scan it just does not Run a scan.

I have tried updating windows and DISM, SFC/Scannow fixes all have not fixed it. I also tried to repair it in the apps section. but nothing has fixed it and I am unsure why the scan ability is not working.

I have my system specs and here is my Win 11 version:

Version 22HS(OS Build 22621.1702). like I said this is a brand new fresh install not an image and I also wiped my M.2 drive with a nvme delete built into the Mobo and using Parted Magic..

Not sure what else to add but I am really trying to figure out why the scans will not scan, perhpas I have a malicous virus or worm??

FreeBooter · May 13, 2023

Any error message?

Have you ever installed third-party antivirus software?

Scan your computer for malware infection with MalwareBytes.

In this video, i will show you how to repair install of Windows 11 by performing an in-place upgrade without losing anything.

The_Nephilim · May 13, 2023

FreeBooter said:
Any error message?

a. No

FreeBooter said:
Have you ever installed third-party antivirus software?

b.

No this is a fresh install like from yesterday

FreeBooter said:
.

Scan your computer for malware infection with MalwareBytes.

c.

I will try this..

FreeBooter said:
In this video, i will show you how to repair install of Windows 11 by performing an in-place upgrade without losing anything.

d.

I will try this as a last resort as it is a brand new install..

FreeBooter said:

FreeBooter · May 13, 2023

Execute the following PowerShell command to re-register Windows Security app.

Code:

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like "*SecHealthUI*"} | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

The_Nephilim · May 13, 2023

the foreach thru a red mesage in powershell? Parsererror.. and malewarebytes said it found an issue it looked to be Notepadd++?? Could I have gotten a bad copy of it?

FreeBooter · May 13, 2023

Did you open the PowerShell with an administrator privileges?

The_Nephilim · May 13, 2023

FreeBooter said:
Did you open the PowerShell with an administrator privileges?

Yes

FreeBooter · May 13, 2023

Strange because it works for me without any error message.

In this guide, you will learn the steps to perform a clean boot on Windows 11 and Windows 10 to help you troubleshoot and determine conflicts in your setup.

The_Nephilim · May 13, 2023

IS that script thingie 3 parts or do I copy the entire thing into PowerShell and I am getting some hits in Maleware Bytes wierd as this is a fresh install. could the windows ISO that I used be corrupted somehow?

FreeBooter · May 13, 2023

You need to copy and paste the entire code to the PowerShell and press Enter key.

The_Nephilim · May 13, 2023

FreeBooter said:
You need to copy and paste the entire code to the PowerShell and press Enter key.

OK I did that the first time and got multiple red messages. I am also getting trojan hits called "Torjan.FakeMS.ED?? any idea what that is?

The_Nephilim · May 13, 2023

I ran that command no problems this time I think I missed the last bracket :) Also I found a few trojans and just got back from a reboot but Defender is still not able to run a scan and I am on a clean boot..

FreeBooter · May 13, 2023

Trojan.FakeMS

Trojan.FakeMS is a generic detection for Trojans that try to pose as legitimate Microsoft files.

www.malwarebytes.com

In this guide, i will show how to fix typical issues if you cannot open the Windows Security in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

As you can see from above video PowerShell command works but i have no idea why it does not work for you.

FreeBooter · May 13, 2023

The_Nephilim said:
I ran that command no problems this time I think I missed the last bracket :) Also I found a few trojans and just got back from a reboot but Defender is still not able to run a scan and I am on a clean boot..

Is the Clean boot have the same scan result?

The_Nephilim · May 13, 2023

FreeBooter said:
Is the Clean boot have the same scan result?

Yes no go. I also am getting a errer when running Power shell

FreeBooter · May 13, 2023

Have you executed Sfc /Scannow command?

Windows 10 DLL File Information - atl.dll

windows10dll.nirsoft.net

You should try in-place upgrade your settings, files and programs won't be affected by it.

The_Nephilim · May 13, 2023

FreeBooter said:
Have you executed Sfc /Scannow command?

Windows 10 DLL File Information - atl.dll

Windows 10 DLL File Information - atl.dll

windows10dll.nirsoft.net

You should try in-place upgrade your settings, files and programs won't be affected by it.

Yes I had stated all I did in my OP..

I think I have a corrupted ISO from my own doing. I am going to go on another PC and get the Media tool from microsoft. I appreciate all the help but I think this install is beyond saving and corrupted real bad..

FreeBooter · May 13, 2023

I understand, good luck!

csun · May 15, 2023

The_Nephilim said:
Hello Everybody,

from a mediacreation USB Install.

Was this from the MSN site, an official download ?

May be a corrupt download. Consider another clean install and fresh download.

The_Nephilim · May 15, 2023

Yes it was the official MS site and my trouble began with trying to get a slimmed install of Win11 and I used NTLite and this other program from CTT which I think had a bad link to a nefarious copy of one of the softwares I could auto install..

I finally found a hidden partition on the flash drive that I was using during all this. I did delete it but when I was Formatting the flash drive it failed with a error -1 error so I ditched it and I reinstalled Win11 and all seems fine now..