Why can’t I find Windows security in Windows 11?

Answered by Jason Smith

I recently encountered a similar issue where I couldn’t find Windows Security in Windows 11. After a bit of troubleshooting, I managed to resolve the problem. Here’s what you can try:

1. Go to Start by clicking on the Windows icon on the taskbar.
2. Click on the Settings icon, which looks like a gear.
3. In the Settings menu, select the “Apps” option.
4. On the left-hand side, click on “Apps & features”.
5. Scroll down the list of installed apps and locate “Windows Security”.
6. Select “Windows Security” and you should see three dots next to it. Click on those dots.
7. A drop-down menu will appear, and you’ll find an option called “Advanced options”. Click on it.
8. In the Advanced options, you might see a “Repair” button. If it’s available, click on it and let Windows repair the Windows Security app.
9. After the repair process is complete, check if you can find Windows Security in Windows 11. If not, proceed to the next step.
10. In the Advanced options, you’ll also find a “Reset” button. Click on it to reset the Windows Security app.
11. Follow the prompts to complete the reset process.
12. Once the reset is done, check if you can locate Windows Security in Windows 11.

By following these steps, you should be able to either repair or reset the Windows Security app, which should resolve the issue of not being able to find it in Windows 11.

Please note that these steps are specific to Windows 11, and the exact steps may vary slightly if you are using a different version of Windows.