These 5 critical Windows Defender settings are off by default - turn them on ASAP

Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why ...

5 Windows Defender settings I change ASAP on any new PC

Windows Defender is a capable antivirus solution built into Windows itself. Unless you’ve installed a different antivirus ...
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Microsoft Office and Defender will support Windows 10 through at least 2028 (even though Windows 10 support ends this year)

Microsoft is ending Windows 10 support for most users on October 14, 2025 and the company has been urging users to upgrade to Windows 11. But in what seems to be a tacit acknowledgment that a lot of ...

How to find Windows Defender Antivirus Signature Version in Windows 11

Learn how to find Microsoft Defender Antivirus Signature Version in Windows 11 using Windows Security, PowerShell, Intune, ...
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Windows tips reveal Defender settings and app history logs

PC World shares practical Microsoft Defender settings adjustments to enhance security and efficiency, while MUO explains how to use Windows Event Viewer to view historical records of app installations ...
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Fix: You’ll need a new app to open this windowsdefender link

"You'll need a new app to open this windowsdefender link" appears when Windows cannot open the Windows Security app using the ...
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Windows “Cerdigent” Threat Warnings Spread, But Many May Be False Positives

Microsoft Defender “Cerdigent” alerts may stem from DigiCert certificate abuse, not active malware infections.
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You’re using other antivirus providers in Windows 11

When you launch Windows Security on Windows 11, you may see a message You’re using other antivirus providers. This prevents you from activating the Real-time protection of Windows Defender against ...