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  1. Getting started with Microsoft Defender

    Windows Security, formerly known as Windows Defender Security Center, is an app built into Windows 10 or 11 that helps keep your PC more secure. It includes Microsoft Defender Antivirus, an antivirus …

  2. Windows Security App Overview - Microsoft Support

    With features like Microsoft Defender Antivirus, Windows Firewall, and Smart App Control, you can easily access and configure robust security settings. Built into Windows, this app ensures your …

  3. Stay Protected With the Windows Security App - Microsoft Support

    Microsoft Defender Antivirus continuously scans your device for potential threats and takes immediate action to neutralize them. This proactive approach helps to prevent malware infections and keeps …

  4. Getting started with anti-malware in Microsoft Defender

    Microsoft Defender can help protect your entire family's Windows, Android, and Mac devices from malicious apps and other malware.

  5. Installing Microsoft Defender

    Microsoft Defender is a new security app that helps protect you and your family across all your devices; Windows, Android, Mac, and iOS.

  6. Antivirus and antimalware software: FAQ - Microsoft Support

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a product for businesses and enterprises that help protect corporate devices. It shares many of the same features and capabilities included with Windows Security.

  7. Virus and Threat Protection in the Windows Security App

    Microsoft Defender Antivirus (offline scan): Uses the latest definitions to scan your device for the latest threats. This happens after a restart, without loading Windows, so any persistent malware has a …

  8. What's new in Windows Security - Microsoft Support

    Microsoft Defender helps easily manage your online security in one centralized view, with industry-leading cybersecurity for you, your family, and your devices.

  9. How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender

    If you suspect that your device may have malware you should have Microsoft Defender run a scan. Here's how to do that on Windows, Mac, or Android.

  10. End of support-Privacy protection (VPN) in Microsoft Defender for ...

    Feb 28, 2025 · When is this benefit going away? Are any other Microsoft Defender features going away? Do I need to take any action? If you’ve onboarded to privacy protection, you should see a ‘Microsoft …