Describes and provides links to several Microsoft security resource centers and tools that can help you protect your system from malware and from viruses.

Developers have made amazing games and content for the Xbox network. To protect customers and developers, we provide a safe and secure way to make purchases in the Microsoft Store. To maintain this security, Xbox monitors for instances of marketplace theft or solicitation from the Xbox community.

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.

Windows Security has reputation-based protection that can help protect your PC from potentially unwanted applications. Potentially unwanted app blocking is turned off by default for enterprise and consumer customers.

Find out what to do if your game crashes because of your antivirus software on Windows 10.

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

Uninstall from Control Panel In search on the taskbar, enter Control Panel and select it from the results. Select Programs > Programs and Features. Press and hold (or right-click) on the program you want to remove and select Uninstall or Uninstall / Change. Then follow the directions on the screen. Need more help? If you can't find an app or program, try the tips in See all your apps in ...

Get an error message or error code when making a purchase on Xbox? Find out what they mean.

The App & Browser Control page in the Windows Security app provides essential security settings that protect your Windows device from unsafe apps, files, websites, and downloads. By combining reputation‑based protection with exploit mitigation, it helps prevent malware, phishing attempts, and other security threats from compromising your system. The page is divided into the following ...

Learn how to use virus and threat protection options in Windows Security to scan your device for threats and view the results.