This issue can affect both Windows 10 and Windows 11 users.

Try restarting your machine and see if that changes anything.

If the alert persists, follow the troubleshooting steps below.

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Register All AppX Packages

Use PowerShell to register all AppX packages.

The commands to use may vary depending on your Windows version.

If youre still getting the same prompt, start your rig and hit it one more time.

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Uninstall all third-party security tools.

verify Windows Security is the only antivirus running on your machine.

Go toControl Panel, click onUninstall a Programand remove third-party security programs.

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kickstart your gear, and peek if it’s possible for you to launch Windows Security.

Check for Updates

confirm to update Windows Security and your OS to the latest version.

Go toSettings, click onWindows Update, and click onCheck for updates.

Wait until your setup installs the latest updates, and then restart it.

double-check to install all the AppX packages as well.

Additionally, remove third-party security programs and load the latest updates.