Learn how to open and configure Windows Defender settings in Windows 11 to protect your PC from viruses and online threats.

The version of Windows Defender that came with Windows 10's release in 2015 used to be considered terrible due to its inability to detect malware and unwanted software, but over the years, Microsoft ...

Windows Defender, now known as Microsoft Defender Antivirus, has significantly improved over the years, making it a robust built-in security solution for Windows users. However, the question remains ...

Microsoft's own antivirus service comes pre-installed on Windows, but our expert antivirus tests prove there are better alternatives. Tom MorganSenior Consumer Writer With over a decade of experience ...

When you launch Windows Security on Windows 11, you may see a message You’re using other antivirus providers. This prevents you from activating the Real-time protection of Windows Defender against ...

A recent update to Windows 10's Microsoft Defender antivirus solution ironically allows it to download malware and other files to a Windows computer. Legitimate operating system files that can be ...

They say with great power comes great responsibility, and you would think Windows Defender would be incredibly responsible -- at least when it comes to security. As it turns out, however, that Windows ...

If you’re encountering Microsoft Defender error 0x80073b01 on your Windows 11/10 computer, you can try the solutions we will present in this post to successfully ...

This morning, many people worldwide experienced Microsoft Defender warning them of a recurring virus threat. It's a false positive, and your computer is OK. When you purchase through links on our site ...