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 ...

The Windows Defender antivirus comes with a blue, shield-shaped system tray icon to let you know it’s running. That’s fine, but it’s extra clutter you don’t really need if you don’t want it.

Further reading: Windows Security vs. Microsoft Defender A look back at the history of Defender. Defender originated from software developed by Giant, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2004.

Users who can't wait until Microsoft finishes testing the feature can also enable it right now. Support for Windows Defender running inside a sandbox environment has been silently added since ...

Click Windows Components, and then select Microsoft Defender Antivirus. 6. Scroll down to the bottom of the list and look for Turn off Microsoft Defender Antivirus .

Since the release of Windows 10, Windows Defender has evolved into a more complex and comprehensive means of system protection. News Indian River Martin St. Lucie Sports Advertise Obits eNewspaper ...

Another independent testing lab, AV-Comparatives, has published its September 2019 malware protection report, and Windows Defender is one of the antivirus (AV) solutions tested.

Microsoft is gradually rolling out a Windows Insider preview where Defender Antivirus has the option of running in a sandbox -- the first "complete" solution to do this, the company said.