Press Windows key + R. In the Run dialog, type gpedit.msc, hit Enter to launch Group Policy Editor. In the left pane of Local Group Policy Editor, navigate to the following location: Computer ...

If you're new to the Microsoft Defender Antivirus, use this guide to learn everything you need to manage the security feature to protect your computer. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

A really simple fix for the Windows Defender alert that states items were skipped during a scan has been discovered and it involves just enabling network scanning. Over the weekend, we reported that ...

You can run Windows Defender Antivirus scans on your schedule, and in this guide, we'll show you the steps to get it done. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Here are the basics: Microsoft Defender is the virus protection integrated into Windows by default. If no other antivirus program is installed and activated, Defender protects you against viruses. You ...

Windows 10 is building in an additional line of defense against malware with some new features for Windows Defender, Microsoft’s pre-installed antivirus. The update is called Limited Periodic Scanning ...

With the release of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, Microsoft introduced a new security feature called Tamper Protection that protects security settings for Windows Defender antivirus from being ...

Microsoft this week announced that its Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management solution can now scan Windows devices that are lacking certain agent support. This capability, called "authenticated ...