Windows Defender (Windows Security) is Microsoft’s powerful built-in antivirus software pre-installed in Windows 11. Many users aren’t aware that, in most cases, Windows Defender is equally effective ...

This guide compares Windows Defender Full Scan, Offline Scan, and Quick Scan so you understand when to use each option to remove threats effectively. Each scan mode handles different security needs. A ...

Q: Are Windows Defender warnings that pop up with a phone number legit? A: Microsoft’s built-in security tool has improved over the years, and it still blocks plenty of everyday threats. But the ...

I was recently talking to someone I know about using Windows Defender to scan their system, and they decided to use the "offline scan" option (the one that reboots and does a scan before loading ...

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 ...

Encountering the frustrating “The destination already has a file named…” error when trying to copy or move files in Windows 11? This issue can bring your ...

Have you ever been stuck staring at your Windows 11 screen, waiting for your PC to shut down, only to see the dreaded “Task Host is stopping background tasks” message? This frustrating delay can make ...

Microsoft Defender Antivirus vs McAfee: Which Is Better for Your PC Security? Your email has been sent Compare Microsoft Defender Antivirus and McAfee features to find the best antivirus for you.

In a proof-of-concept, a security researcher demonstrated how the Windows Security Center API can be used to block the scans by Microsoft’s built-in antivirus tool. Windows Defender can be tricked ...

What just happened? PC gamers recently encountered an unexpected issue when their computers triggered Windows Defender alerts due to a kernel-level driver called WinRing0. This software, used by ...

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