

In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender there is noDisableAntiSpyware key. I have tried option #2 here Windows Defender - Turn On or Off in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums.I have tried to install another AV (Avast) and the uninstall it to see if this would "reset" somehow windows defender.There is nothing in the registry by bitdefender nor any file or folder by that name in my PC.

I used the official tool provided by them for this. Of course, I have completely uninstalled Bitdefender.If instead of clicking the notification I click "Turn on" on the Windows Defender gui, Windows opens another window, "Apps & Features" in settings, like asking me to uninstall the other, nonexistent AV. I get a notification in the Action Center saying to turn on the virus protection, when I click it, Windows Defender goes green (PC status: protected, Real time protection: on) for a second and then goes yellow again (PC status: Windows Defender is OFF, Real time protection: Handled by another AV program) and I get the notification again. Then my AV (Bitdefender Free) started having some issues (they gui didn't display correctly) so I decided to uninstall it and just go with Windows Defender. I had to restore the PC to a previous point because I ****ed up some drivers. I'm running Windows 10 Home 圆4, version 1607, build 14393.0. I have the same problem that this guy over here.

Hi guys, I'm a bit desperate here right now.
