Check the system status and scan for updates to ensure Windows Defender is functioning properly.
Check the system status and scan for updates to ensure Windows Defender is functioning properly.
Hello! The issue you're describing is not uncommon during a clean Windows installation. The Windows Defender update process can sometimes trigger system checks that lead to errors like "the threat service has stopped." It's also possible that Skype reinstallation was prompted by the update process. Your experience isn't unusual, and it doesn't necessarily mean your PC has a virus. Just ensure you're using the latest updates and keeping your software up to date.
If available, it would have alerted you about the quarantined file or folder. Yes and no. Skype is the standard app, and the OS often installs it automatically. Remove it once major updates are finished if you prefer not to have it.
It occurs occasionally with my old notebook. The timing is tricky. If Windows Defender gets the latest virus definitions, it doesn’t restart automatically. But if the service’s executable is updated, it’s normal for it to restart afterward. The delay can vary, and Windows might think the protection is active only after a short pause before it fully restarts.
Thanks for the feedback! It's been a relief not to have the threat service interrupted during multiple Windows 10 reinstalls. I assumed it wouldn't happen since I never used Edge for anything, but I was concerned. I usually remove all installed programs except maybe the calculator, and I never recall Windows automatically reinstalling Skype. I had to restart it manually, checked the updates, and the service stopped right away—until I clicked the button again.
I wasn't aware of the quick meeting process, which might explain why it triggered a special notification about installing Skype. Perhaps I should have set up a Linux distribution like Ubuntu or Pop. Thanks for the insights! It seems the installation might be fine as is.