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Fix: Windows 11 Security Actions Recommended But Not Found

Issues with Windows Defender might prompt this problem

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Windows Security is an antivirus software designed by Microsoft for Windows PC. It helps secure and protect your PC against malware, viruses, and other external threats liable to attack it.

However, users report Windows Security actions recommended warning appearing, but nothing was found. Also, you can check our article aboutActions recommended for yellow warningsappearing on Windows 11.

What causes the Windows security actions recommended message?

Windows Security actions recommended warning popping up on your computer can be due to many factors. Some factors that are liable to cause the warning message are:

These causes may vary on different PCs. Hence, we’ll take you through some basic steps to resolve the Actions recommended error.

How can I get rid of the Windows security actions recommended but not found message?

Before proceeding with any advanced troubleshooting steps, we recommend you go through the following:

If you can’t resolve the error, go ahead with the next solutions.

1. Enable everything in the Reputation-Based protection settings

Toggling on every option the Reputation-Based protection settings can prevent the action recommended message from appearing on your computer.

2. Install pending Windows Updates

Updating Windows helps fix the bugs affecting the system’s security performance. Also, it resolves compatibility issues that may cause issues with the security programs on your PC.

Read aboutfixing Windows not connecting to update serviceif the error occurs on your PC.

3. Install any pending security updates in Windows Security

Installing pending security updates can resolve the problem causing Windows Security to send empty notifications.

4. Reset the Security Application

Resetting the Windows security app can fix any corrupt cache issues that might cause the Actions recommended warning error.

5. Run an SFC scan

An SFC scan will find corrupt system files on your PC that can prompt the Windows Security notifications without any content.

You can checkhow to fix the Run as administrator option if it’s not workingon your PC. Our readers may be interested in our guide on what to do ifWindows 11 shows notifications, but there are none.

Don’t hesitate to let us know which tip worked for you this time.

Fix: Windows 11 Security Actions Recommended But Not Found#

What causes the Windows security actions recommended message?#

How can I get rid of the Windows security actions recommended but not found message?#

1. Enable everything in the Reputation-Based protection settings#

2. Install pending Windows Updates#

3. Install any pending security updates in Windows Security#

4. Reset the Security Application#

5. Run an SFC scan#