When Microsoft Defender is mentioned, most users think of the antivirus software included in Windows (currently called Windows Security). On the one hand, this is correct, as the antivirus engine ...

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.

Every Windows 10 PC has a registry and you can use it to change settings and disable Windows Defender. If you use this method, make sure you’re incredibly careful.

Windows Defender isn't Microsoft's first foray into the antivirus pool. The company had earlier failed with a paid product, Windows Live OneCare, that was discontinued in 2009.

Windows Defender scans these files for viruses, but if the file contains malformed code, this automatic scan also ensures malicious code is executed as soon as it reaches a user's computer, ...

Windows Defender is the default anti-virus on Windows 11/10. It’s good enough for most major cases. Therefore, you won’t need a third-party option unless for extreme cases which are quite rare.

The Creators Update introduces the Windows Defender Security Center, which makes it easier to take control of your security settings. Here's everything you need to know about the tool.

But something in my mind had switched. Call me quick to judge, but I'd placed my faith in Windows Defender, and it had somehow let me down. From now on, I thought, Bitdefender Free shall be my shield.

Windows Defender Offline runs in an environment on your PC that doesn't let Windows 10 boot. And it's much easier to remove malware that's deeply embedded in an OS when the OS isn't running.

Windows Defender in Windows 11/10 allows you to conduct an offline scan – also referred to as Windows Defender boot-time scan – that can help you get rid of persistent and difficult-to-remove ...

Further reading: Windows Security vs. Microsoft Defender A look back at the history of Defender. Defender originated from software developed by Giant, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2004.