If you want to use Windows Security, uninstall all of your other antivirus programs and Windows Security will automatically turn on. You may be asked to restart your device. Note: In previous versions of Windows 10, Windows Security is called Windows Defender Security Center.

Stay protected with Windows Security. Windows 10 and 11 include Windows Security, which provides the latest antivirus protection. Your device will be actively protected from the moment you start Windows. Windows Security continually scans for malware ( mal icious soft ware ), viruses, and security threats.

Windows Security, formerly known as Windows Defender Security Center, is an app built into Windows 10 or 11 that helps keep your PC more secure. It includes Microsoft Defender Antivirus, an antivirus tool that helps protect you against viruses, ransomware, and other malware.

In early versions of Windows 10, Windows Security is called Windows Defender Security Center. Virus & threat protection in Windows Security helps you scan for threats on your device. You can also run different types of scans, see the results of your previous virus and threat scans, and get the latest protection offered by Microsoft Defender ...

If you find that Security Center is still not started and running as expected after you reconfigure and start Security Center and then restart your computer, you may be experiencing one or both of the following problems: Your computer is infected by malware. Your registry key is corrupted.

Help protect your family online with Windows Security. Note: In previous versions of Windows 10, Windows Security is called Windows Defender Security Center, The Family options feature in Windows Security provides you with easy access to tools to manage your children’s digital life.

Note: In previous versions of Windows 10, Windows Security is called Windows Defender Security Center. App & browser control in Windows Security provides the settings for Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, which helps protect your device from potentially dangerous apps, files, websites, and downloads.

Be sure Windows Security is turned on to help protect you from viruses and malware (or Windows Defender Security Center in previous versions of Windows 10). In Windows 10 or 11 turn on Controlled Folder Access to protect your important local folders from unauthorized programs like ransomware or other malware.

Windows Security (also called Windows Defender Security Center in previous versions of Windows) detects rootkits or other highly persistent malware on your PC and recommends you use Microsoft Defender Offline. You suspect your PC might have malware hiding on it, but your security software doesn’t detect anything.

Microsoft Safety & Security Center. The Microsoft Safety & Security Center has information about Security scanners, tools, and safety guidelines for your computer, laptop, or mobile device. For more information, visit the following Microsoft webpage: The Microsoft Safety & Security Center. Security Troubleshooting and Support