There is (or was) a vulnerability in Windows Defender, but you don't have to worry about it. That's the short version. The longer version, for those who are interested, is that Microsoft detected a ...

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Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was causing security applications to flag a core Windows component, the company ...

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

Windows Defender does a decent job of blocking malware but lacks many of the protection features found in suites like Trend Micro Internet Security.

On Windows 11, the Microsoft Defender Antivirus provides real-time protection for malware (such as viruses, ransomware, spyware, and other types of attacks), but the security feature also offers an ...

To permanently remove Windows Security, use Local Group Policy Editor, Windows Registry tweaks, or the Windows Defender Remover tool. Be cautious— removal can leave your PC vulnerable. Always back up ...