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

Antivirus programs are comprehensive packages that not only detect and block virus types, but often also include functions to ...

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.

Many Windows users attempt to open the Windows Defender Scans folder to remove Windows Defender history but find that they can’t access it. If a double-click is not opening the Windows Defender Scans ...

Microsoft this week announced that its Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management solution can now scan Windows devices that are lacking certain agent support. This capability, called "authenticated ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10.Defender will receive regular security updates until October 2028.Microsoft still recommends Windows 11 for new security ...