[RESOLVED] Built in Anti Virus on Win 10

[Geoff S]

What is the built in anti virus on Win 10. How do I run it. I think I have a Virus which wont allow me to install any anti virus app.

[Steve R Jones]

In the SEARCH box - search for Windows Security

[Geoff S]

Tried running that virus detector , but it didnot find anything and I still have the problem. See my problem below, which I psoted on another thread but have not received any replys
I am posting this again as I really need help.

I think I have a virus
When trying to run any .exe file , I see the install circle go round and round and the a popup "Its time to update your device" If I close the POPUP the circle going round and round stops. This first happened when i tried to install Acronis software to clone my Hard Drive to a SSD. I then tried various type of Anti Virus software with the same result. How do I get the AntiVirus software to install so I can get rid of the Virus. Iam running Win10 with the latest uodates on a HP Compaq nc6400
Thanks for your help

[Steve R Jones]

Any .exe file..... Do you mean ANY and ALL exe files like Notepad for example? Or do you mean exe files that come with AntiVirus INSTALL files?

Did you Google-> Its time to update your device and read all the articles on how to fix that>?

[fink]

My first guess would not be a virus. A virus would NOT want to cause any visible problems with a computer so it could remain undetected.

You could try running a number of different antivirus programs from a USB drive on the computer though just to be sure. I'd go with ESET or Bitdefender of the ones mentioned here:

https://recoverit.wondershare.com/us...-scanners.html

[Geoff S]

It was not a virus. For some reason the Install apps only from MS store was checked. I changed it to Anyware and that popup is now gone and I can now install apps from Anyware.
I Googled-> Its time to update your device and read all the articles and thats where I found the FIX.
Thanks all for your help.