In the Windows Security app on your PC, select App & browser control, or use the following shortcut: App & browser control. Smart App Control adds significant protection from new and emerging threats by blocking apps that are malicious or untrusted.

Learn more about the Windows Security app here.

Provides links to the uninstall tools and directions for many security programs.

Real-time protection is a feature in the Windows Security app that continuously monitors your device for potential threats such as viruses, malware, and spyware. This feature ensures that your device is actively protected by scanning files and programs as they are accessed or executed.

Here's how to do that on Windows, Mac, or Android.

Troubleshoots and fixes common issues with security and malware prevention in Windows.

If you can’t install, uninstall, or update a desktop program in Windows 10, the Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter can automatically fix common issues such as corrupted registry keys or incomplete uninstall data.

On this page you can see a summary of the security providers that are looking after your device. In the Windows Security app on your PC, select Settings > Manage providers, or use the following link: Security providers.

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