The Windows Security app is a comprehensive suite of features that lets you monitor and manage your computer’s security. From virus protection to device health and performance monitoring, Microsoft built the app to help protect your PC’s vulnerable spots for free. Because of this, it can be troubling when the Windows Security app no longer works.
If your Windows Security app refuses to start or constantly crashes, follow the steps below to fix the problem.
1. Resetting the Windows Security App Through the Taskbar
The Windows Security app is likely having issues because something has changed in its settings. It could be something you did or the work of malware. In any case, resetting its settings may get it working again, and using the taskbar is one of the easiest ways to achieve this.
Click on the Search bar in the Taskbar and type “Windows Security.” This will bring up the Windows Security app as the best match in the search results. Then, click on App settings.
In Settings, click on the Reset button. Confirm the action by clicking Reset again. Keep in mind that this will wipe the Windows Security app’s data. That means all your preferences and sign details will be gone, reverting the app to a clean slate.
Restart your PC to confirm that you’ve repaired the Windows Security App.
Resetting the Windows Security App Using PowerShell
You can also reset the Windows Security app using the built-in Windows PowerShell. Type “PowerShell” in the Search bar and click on Windows PowerShell to launch the app.
Next, type Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI | Reset-AppxPackage and hit the Enter key. This command will begin resetting the Windows Security app.
Related: How to Use PowerShell to Scan Windows 10 for Malware
Now You’ve Repaired the Windows Security App
When the Windows Security app isn’t starting or is crashing, resetting it is the best way to repair it. And, as you can see, you can easily do it through the Taskbar or using the PowerShell app. Now that you’ve reset the Windows Security App and got it working again, you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that you’ve secured your PC once more.