With Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft introduced a new app called Windows Defender Security Center. The Windows Defender Security Center is the place where you can view the status of virus and threat protection, device health and performance, firewall and network protection, and app & browser control. While the Windows Defender Security Center app makes […]
Disable Windows Defender In Windows 10 Via Registry Or Group Policy
Windows 10 uses the built-in Windows Defender as the default antivirus software if you have not installed third-party antivirus software like McAfee Free Antivirus and Avast Antivirus for Windows 10. The Windows Defender is automatically turned off when you install a third-party antivirus program. However, when Windows Defender is the default antivirus, Windows 10 10 […]
How To Schedule A Scan In Windows Defender In Windows 10
Windows Defender is the default antivirus program in Windows 10 operating system. The Windows Defender in Windows 10 helps you protect your PC from viruses, malware and spyware. The Defender runs in real-time to offer the best possible protection and you can also perform a full or file/folder scan when you want. The newest version […]
How To Manually Update Windows Defender In Windows 10
Windows Defender is the default antivirus software in Windows 10. The Defender program helps protect your Windows operating system as well as data from common threats like viruses, spyware, and malware. With default settings, Windows Defender automatically downloads antivirus definitions from Microsoft servers when new updates are available. Usually Microsoft releases new definitions every day […]
How To Use Windows Defender Offline Scan In Windows 10
Windows Defender, the built in antivirus solution in Windows 10, is fairly good. While Windows Defender is no match to popular antivirus software from Kaspersky, Bitdefender or ESET, it’s definitely offers basic security on PCs where there is no third-party antivirus software is installed. Not all malicious and potentially unwanted software can be removed when […]
How To Remove Scan With Windows Defender From Context Menu Of Windows 10
The big November Update adds several small but useful features to the fantastic Windows 10 operating system. Among other features, the ability to initiate a file or folder scan with Windows Defender right from the context menu is one of the many beneficial features. Unlike before, Windows 10 (with November Update) now shows Scan with […]
How To Turn On Or Off Windows Defender Real Time Protection In Windows 10
Windows Defender is the default antivirus program in Windows 10. As many of you know, although it offers basic security, users who know how to stay away from antivirus and other threats with the help of best practices, use Defender for protecting their Windows operating system as well as data. At times, in order to […]
Can I Install Microsoft Security Essentials In Windows 10?
By now, you likely have upgraded your Windows 7 installation to Windows 10 and probably wondering why Microsoft Security Essentials is not available for Windows 10. In simple words, the Microsoft Security Essentials program is not available for Windows 10 because it doesn’t support Windows 10. This means that you can’t install Security Essentials in […]
How To Disable Windows Defender Permanently In Windows 10
Like its predecessor, the latest Windows 10 also ships with the Windows Defender program. Windows Defender is designed to help protect your PC from viruses, malware, and other threats. While it might not offer all the features available in third-party antivirus software like Avast Free for Windows 10, it’s adequate for most home users. That […]
How To Manually Update Windows Defender Offline In Windows 10/8.1
The Windows Defender program in Windows 8 and Windows 10 versions of Windows helps you protect your data from viruses, malware and various other threats. As you likely know, the Defender in Windows 10/8 is nothing but a cut-down version of Microsoft Security Essentials. With default settings, Windows Defender in Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 […]