Allow an app to access controlled folders - Microsoft Support
Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection. Under Virus & threat protection settings, select Manage settings. Under Controlled folder access, select Manage Controlled folder access. Switch the Controlled folder access setting to On or Off. Occasionally, an app that is safe to use will be ...
Protect yourself from tech support scams - Microsoft Support
At worst, they're trying to steal your personal or financial information; and if you allow them to remote into your computer to perform this "fix," they will often install malware, ransomware, or other unwanted programs that can steal your information or damage your data or device.
Add an exclusion to Windows Security - Microsoft Support
If you trust a file, file type, folder, or a process that Windows Security has detected as malicious, you can stop Windows Security from alerting you or blocking the program by adding the file to the exclusions list.
Turn off Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security
Select Start and type "Windows Security" to search for that app. Select the Windows Security app from the search results, go to Virus & threat protection, and under Virus & threat protection settings select Manage settings. Switch Real-time protection to Off. Note that scheduled scans will continue to run. However, files that are downloaded or ...
How to use the Regsvr32 tool and troubleshoot Regsvr32 error messages
Method 1: Re-run the Regsvr32 command from an elevated command promptTo open an elevated command prompt, following these steps: Windows 8.1 and Windows 8Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search. Or, if you are using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click Search.
Virus & threat protection in Windows Security - Microsoft Support
Curate your notifications. Windows Security will send notifications about the health and safety of your device. You can turn these notifications on, or off, on the notifications page. In Virus & threat protection, under Virus & threat protection settings, select Manage settings, scroll down to Notifications and select Change notification settings.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
How to prevent and remove viruses and other malware
Restart your computer. When you see the computer's manufacturer's logo, repeatedly press the F8 key. When you are prompted, use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode with Networking, and then press Enter. Tip: Safe Mode starts Windows with only the minimum number of drivers and services necessary for operation.
Getting started with anti-malware in Microsoft Defender
Using anti-malware on your device. Microsoft Defender's real-time anti-malware protection runs whenever your device is on, keeping an eye out for malicious activity. Microsoft Defender will also run quick scans of your device on a daily basis, in case anything manages to elude the real-time protection. If it spots something it will attempt to ...
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
How malware can infect your PC - Microsoft Support
To learn more, see Protect yourself from phishing. Microsoft OneDrive has built-in protection against Ransomware attacks. To learn more, see Ransomware detection and recovering your files. Malicious Office macros. Microsoft Office includes a powerful scripting language that allows developers to create advanced tools to help you be more productive.
Microsoft Rewards regions - Microsoft Support
Oceania. If you have a Microsoft Rewards account and travel to a country where Microsoft Rewards is available, you'll still earn points and be eligible for rewards as long as you are not consistently earning in multiple markets. Microsoft Rewards is currently available in more than 230 countries/regions.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard