Windows defender closed and will not open or activate

any suggestions on what to do?  I feel like I've tried everything suggested when I first searched and nothing has worked.

Have you read something similar to this? .......................

If you have the following AV, antivirus, programs installed, close your
Windows Defender. Purpose of these AVs have their own advocates. 2 defenders
on the same machine will create conflicts.
Bottom line: it's ok.
It's normal.
List of AVs which will stop Windows Defender:
 

Norton
McAfee
AVG
Microsoft Security
Essentials

If you don't have AV programs above, here's how to restart Windows Defender:

Start button > in the search box, type Services > press the Enter key > scroll to find Windows Defender, click on it >...
topic status , it must be said... Has begun
under Startup Type, it must be said... Automatic
If it does not say that, right click on Windows
Defender > click Properties >
in Startup Type, click on the pointer to the right and select automatic
to the service status, click Start
Click OK when finished.

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