Key ResourcesMicrosoft Consumer Online Safety
Protect your family, yourself and your computer by learning more about computer safety. The Consumer Online Safety web site provides useful tools and resources to get you up-to-date with PC safety and security.
Visit the Windows Defender Home page
Learn more about more about Windows Defender and how it can protect you from spyware and other unwanted software.
4 Steps to Protect Your Computer
Follow these four steps to keep your computer protected and up-to-date.
IT-Professionals: Visit the Windows Defender TechCenter on TechNet
The Defender Windows TechCenter is the primary resource for IT-Professionals providing links to technical resources including articles, webcasts, videos, blogs and community forums.
Windows 7
Security Checklist for Windows 7
Use this checklist to make sure you’re taking advantage of all the ways that Windows can help keep your computer as secure and safe as possible.
Using Windows Defender on Windows 7
Windows Defender is antispyware software that is included with Windows 7 and runs automatically.
Scan for spyware and other potentially unwanted software
Learn how to scan for spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
Understanding Windows Defender real-time protection
Real-time spyware protection alerts you when spyware and other potentially unwanted software attempts to install itself or run on your computer. | 
