Windows Defender is a capable antivirus solution built into Windows itself. Unless you’ve installed a different antivirus program on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, your PC is using it right now.

Are you worried that your missing Windows Defender history is hiding an infection? Windows Security’s Protection History tracks the Defender’s actions, helping you identify and remove threats easily.

Start by refreshing the services related to Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Security. Refreshing a service in Windows restarts the specific software. Here’s how: To fix the Windows cannot find Make ...

It took awhile, but Microsoft Defender is now generally available for all your personal devices, not just Windows PCs and businesses. The new Defender for individuals gives Microsoft 365 subscribers ...

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Microsoft's Smart App Control aims to prevent malware, reducing resources needed for scanning proactively. Smart App Control blocks suspicious apps before they can harm your system, using machine ...

Microsoft is deprecating Defender Application Guard (including the Windows Isolated App Launcher APIs) for Edge for Business users. Microsoft Defender Application Guard (MDAG) blocks potential threats ...

Microsoft has released the July 2024 preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, with fixes for Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) issues causing app crashes and system memory exhaustion.