If you’re running Windows 10 and you find that your Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection service is disabled, don’t worry, we’ll show you how to fix it. This can happen for a number of reasons, but we’ll go through the most common ones and show you how to get your ATA service back up and running.

If you’re seeing the error message “Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Service is Disabled”, it means that the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection service is not running. This service is required for the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection feature to work properly.

There are a few different ways to fix this problem:

1. Restart your computer. This will often fix the problem, as the service may have just been temporarily disabled.

2. Enable the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection service manually. To do this, go to Start > Run, type “services.msc” and hit Enter. Find the “Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection service” in the list, right-click it and select “Properties”. Change the “Startup type” to “Automatic” and click “OK”.

3. Re-install the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection feature. To do this, go to Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Select “Turn Windows features on or off” from the left sidebar. Scroll down to “Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection” and check the box. Click “OK” to install the feature.

What is Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection?

Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) is a service that helps protect your computer from advanced threats. It provides real-time protection against malware and other threats. It also helps you keep your computer up to date with the latest security features.

ATP is available in Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016. It is not available in earlier versions of Windows.

If you have Windows Defender ATP installed, you can use it to scan your computer for malware and other threats. You can also use it to help you remove malware from your computer.

To use Windows Defender ATP, you need to have an active subscription. You can sign up for a free trial, or you can purchase a subscription.

Why is the service disabled?

If you’ve been using Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), you may have noticed that the service is now disabled by default. This is because Microsoft has released a new version of Windows Defender ATP, which no longer requires the service to be running.

If you’re still using the old version of Windows Defender ATP, you can keep the service running by enabling it in the Settings app. However, we recommend that you upgrade to the new version to take advantage of all the new features and improvements.

How to enable the service?

If you’re getting an error message that says the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection service is disabled, you can follow the steps below to enable it.

1. Open the Start menu and search for “Services.”

2. Find the “Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Service” in the list of services and double-click it.

3. In the Properties window, set the “Startup type” to “Automatic” and click “OK.”

4. Reboot your computer and the service should now be up and running.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection service is not disabled, but is instead configured to not start automatically. This can be changed by modifying the service properties in the Services snap-in.