Windows Security comes pre-installed on all PCs running Windows 11 or Windows 10, as does Microsoft Defender. Both are free to use, but you wonâ t get advanced Microsoft Defender features like ...

All modern Windows PCs come with Microsoft Defender built in. For the unaware, this tool is Windows’ native antivirus. Over time, it has matured into a reliable security tool capable of blocking ...

“Microsoft Defender is surprisingly effective for free antivirus software, and with a Microsoft 365 subscription, you get Defender apps for macOS, iOS, and Android.” It’s clear that everyone ...

On Windows 11, you can use PowerShell to change settings and run quick, full, and custom virus scans with the Microsoft Defender Antivirus, and in this guide, you'll learn how.

If your Windows Security Protection History is blank, empty, missing, or not showing in Windows 11, this post lists steps that can be taken to rectify the problem.

Microsoft is deprecating Defender Application Guard for Office and the Windows Security Isolation APIs, and it recommends Defender for Endpoint attack surface reduction rules, Protected View, and ...

Did you know Windows includes ransomware protection built right in? Microsoft Defender can safeguard your PC, but the feature isn’t automatically enabled. Here's how to do it yourself.

Microsoft has confirmed it has fixed the Local Security Authority (LSA) is off issue with a recent update to Defender. The company is also pushing out new kernel-mode hardware stack protection.

Since Microsoft Defender is part of Windows 7 and later, it’s already installed on your PC. That’s a big advantage since it means you’re always protected, even when you get a new computer or ...