Automatically fix Windows security issues - Microsoft Support
Windows 7 Windows 8.1 Windows 10. Follow these steps to automatically diagnose and repair Windows security problems by turning on UAC, DEP protection, Windows Firewall, and other Windows security options and features. Select the Download button on this page.
Windows Security Update - Microsoft Support
This update provides latest updates for Windows Security platform, which is comprised of the Windows Security app and its underlying service. To obtain the current version of Windows Security app, please run powershell command below: Get-AppPackage Microsoft.SecHealthUI. Manually download the update.
Check your device performance and health in Windows Security
To help you keep your device secure, Windows Security monitors your device for security issues and provides a health report, which appears on the Device performance & health page. The Health report alerts you to common issues in four key areas and offers recommendations to remedy them.
Turn Windows Security on or off - Microsoft Support
You may be asked to restart your device. Note: In previous versions of Windows 10, Windows Security is called Windows Defender Security Center. Open Windows Security settings. Windows Security is pre-installed on Windows 10 and ready for you to use at any time.
Turn off Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security
Security Windows 11 Windows 10. Follow these steps to temporarily turn off real-time Microsoft Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security. However, keep in mind that if you do, your device may be vulnerable to threats. Select Start and type "Windows Security" to search for that app.
Check your device performance and health in Windows Security
To help you keep your device secure, Windows Security monitors your device for security issues and provides a health report, which appears on the Device performance & health page. The Health report alerts you to common issues in four key areas and offers recommendations to remedy them.
How to use the PC Health Check app - Microsoft Support
How to open PC Health Check. In Windows, use Search on the taskbar to search for “PC Health Check,” then select it from the list of results. If a PC Health Check update is available, you can quickly install it for the latest version.
How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender
Microsoft security help and learning. If you suspect that your device may have malware you should have Microsoft Defender run a scan. Here's how to do that on Windows, Mac, or Android.
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
KB5004442—Manage changes for Windows DCOM Server Security Feature ...
The Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) Remote Protocol is a protocol for exposing application objects using remote procedure calls (RPCs). DCOM is used for communication between the software components of networked devices. Hardening changes in DCOM were required for CVE-2021-26414.
June 13, 2023—KB5027223 (OS Build 22000.2057)
This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system. Improvements. This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5026436 (released May 23, 2023). When you install this KB: This update addresses a known issue that affects 32-bit apps that are large address aware and use the CopyFile API.