Windows 8 Consumer Preview Windows Defender Stopped Working

Question

While I was reinstalling computer progtams, my Windows Defender stopped working.  I also run C Cleaner, Ad-Aware and Roboform.  I've accessed Windows Defender three different ways, and still can't ruen it back on.   

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Stephen W Plunkett

Answer 1

Hello Splunkett,

When you reinstall computer programs, did you installed any antivírus or firewall?

If other defense software is installed, the Windows Defender will be disabled automatically.

Answer 2

Yes I did.  Thank you.

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Stephen W Plunkett