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

Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes that they made (see Covered malware families). For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Windows Defender Offline or Microsoft Safety Scanner.

There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly.

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. Learn more. Note: Use these steps for Windows 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.

Get started with Microsoft Defender identity theft monitoring. Criminals are constantly trying to trick you into revealing your personal information. Learn to spot scams. Attackers will send you fake emails that look legitimate, hoping to get personal information. Learn how to spot phishing emails.

This update includes a fix for an incorrect device driver (“Microsoft – WPD – 2/22/2016 12:00:00 AM - 5.2.5326.4762”) that was released by a third-party on March 8, 2017 that affected a small group of users with USB connected phones or other media devices that rely on Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).

Use the Information Protection viewer to view protected files in Windows, Android, iOS, or Edge.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016. This update services the EDR sensor included in the new Microsoft Defender for Endpoint unified solution package released in 2021. Installation is required before this package can be applied.

To resolve this, see how to fix outdated or corrupted codecs. This error may occur when there's an issue with the playback of media files. To resolve this, see Troubleshoot playback problems with Windows Media Player.