Antivirus programs are comprehensive packages that not only detect and block virus types, but often also include functions to ...

Both AVG and Windows Defender work to protect your PC from malware and other security threats. They both have major differences in the following aspects. AVG and Windows Defender mainly differ in ...

Microsoft has decided to re-release its Windows 11 KB5007651 after one of its updates broke the Windows Security interface. The update in question was known as the Windows Defender Security update.

Formerly known as Windows Defender, Microsoft Defender is an antivirus protection program that's included with Windows 10.

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 ...

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Question: Every day when I turn my computer on, Windows says I need to update virus protection under security. But, it ...

To disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection, click Manage Settings, and toggle off ...