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

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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 patches. You probably ...

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If you want to configure Windows Defender Exploit Guard in Windows 11 or Windows 10, here is how you can do that. No matter whether you want to turn on System settings or Program settings in Windows ...

Windows 10 ends non-security support today; however, ESU (Extended Security Updates) continues to provide security updates for enrolled users. Microsoft Defender will maintain detection and protection ...

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Viruses operate covertly these days, hiding in the background instead of attracting attention. Luckily, there are tools to stop them.