Hello,
I recently contacted malware on my computer and after restarting, my windows defender would no longer open upon startup. When trying to open the defender, I am met with a black window. Trying to open Virus and Threat Protection specifically, I am greeted with the message:
"Your IT administrator has limited access to some areas of this app, and the item you tried to access is not available. Contact IT help desk for more information."
I found out about Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and installed it. I ran a scan and have attached the FRST and Addition text files below. A major thing I noticed was this:
If anyone can assist me in returning my computer to normal without having to reset it, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
I recently contacted malware on my computer and after restarting, my windows defender would no longer open upon startup. When trying to open the defender, I am met with a black window. Trying to open Virus and Threat Protection specifically, I am greeted with the message:
"Your IT administrator has limited access to some areas of this app, and the item you tried to access is not available. Contact IT help desk for more information."
I found out about Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and installed it. I ran a scan and have attached the FRST and Addition text files below. A major thing I noticed was this:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender: Restriction <==== ATTENTION
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center: Restriction <==== ATTENTION
HKLM\Software\Policies\...\system: [EnableSmartScreen] 0
If anyone can assist me in returning my computer to normal without having to reset it, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.