A free antivirus that gives fair protection
Windows Defender is an anti-malware suite that’s included in every Windows 10 and 11 device. It scored well in tests conducted by three independent organizations and has a number of important features that distinguish it from the rest. It includes cloud backup and parental control. It’s not the only solution to protect against all dangers. Other top antivirus software programs offer extras such as a VPN and password manager in addition to an entire range of security for devices and malware.
Windows Security Dashboard shows you how your system is running. Green ticks indicate that everything is running smoothly and red ticks are a sign of things that require attention. It’s easy to see what you have to do, although navigating the different settings screens can be difficult.
Microsoft Defender includes a number of standard protection features such as real-time scans and blocking suspicious connections. It can also block malicious apps from changing the settings of the system, and also prevent malware from launching from memory. It can also provide advice on account password changes and other issues. There are some under-the-bonnet OS security measures too like code isolation and virtualisation-based hardware security measures.
The Windows Security app also includes the knowledge base, which includes solutions to common issues and the ability to search should you not find what you need. Community videos are available to teach you how to use every feature. Two instances of technical support are included free and you can pay for more if needed.
