3 Ways to Fix ‘You’ll Need a New App to Open This Windowsdefender Link’ Error in Windows 11

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Fix 1: Repair and Reset the Windows Security App

Step 1:Press theWindows + Ikeyboard shortcut to open the Settings app.

Step 2:ChooseApps> selectInstalled Appsfrom the right pane.

Step 3:Clickthree horizontal dotsnext to Windows Security and chooseAdvanced options.

Step 4:Click theRepairbutton.

Once the process completes, you will see a checkmark next to the Repair button. Check if the problem is fixed. If not, click the Reset button to reset the Windows Security app.

Fix 2: Remove Third-Party Security App

Sometimes, third-party appsinterfere with the Windows Security app,causing the error to occur.To confirm, try disabling the third-party antivirus program.Once confirmed,uninstall the app, follow;

Step 1:Open the Start Menu, typeControl Panel, and pressEnter.

Step 2:ChooseUninstalla program.

Step 3:Right-click on the third-party security app and chooseUninstall. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.

Are you still seeing the error message? If yes, reinstall and re-register the Windows Security app.

Fix 3: Reinstall and Re-Register the Windows Security App

Step 1:Launch the Start Menu, typeWindows PowerShell,and chooseRun as administratorfrom the right pane.

Step 2:Execute the following commands one by one.

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Last updated on 23 April, 2024

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