Microsoft had recently released new Defender anti-malware update package for Windows OS installation images, ie, for Windows Imaging Format (WIM) and VHD (Virtual Hard Disk) formats. The new ...

Toggle the Windows Defender Firewall switch to the Off position ... to your system & be careful about any 3rd-party offers while installing freeware.

Microsoft published a new Defender update when it released its October 2024 Patch Tuesday (it did not release any in November.) This update package is necessary as a Windows installation image may ...

Fortunately, Windows Defender managed to get under industry averages for performance hits. The only factor it lacked was checking the installation of well-known apps, which isn't a big deal.

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is a Windows security tool that helps protect your PC from online threats such as malware ...

Right-click the icon and choose the option to disable or exit the program, then retry the software installation. You can turn off Windows Defender and also disable other components of Windows ...