Stop me from wasting time on defender offline  

I have done the in place upgrade enough times that I’m scared the HDD is going to quit. That is not the answer. The system is running great though, lol.

Antimalware Client Version: 4.18.2102.3

I have done the in place upgrade enough times that I’m scared the HDD is going to quit. That is not the answer. The system is running great though, lol.

Your PC is busted, you need to do a clean install or just buy a new one

Ok then. I almost want to get you to try it one more time, but I don’t want to tick you off. It seems that the 2nd time is proof. You are thinking this is a joke. But nooooo. Anyway you have been very helpful already.

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No other issues to report at this time though. It’s a head scratcher.

Jimbo93 said:

Ok then. I almost want to get you to try it one more time, but I don’t want to tick you off. It seems that the 2nd time is proof. You are thinking this is a joke. But nooooo. Anyway you have been very helpful already.

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No other issues to report at this time though. It’s a head scratcher.

I'll pass because I have 2004 and just saw it work. No, I don't think it's a joke. It's a M$$$ Easter Egg lottery you won

I think one of the lurkers who have 20H2 should step up to bat ........ @Ghot, are you willing?

Ghot said:

I don't use Windows Defender at all.
OP is chasing problems from the wrong direction.
Start with a clean install... THEN most everything will work as it should.

What AV do you use @Ghot?

I'll second the clean install test suggestion @Ghot made. Just make a full backup of your boot drive first: Backup and Restore with Macrium Reflect Then you can easily restore it later.