Microsoft Defender

How to allow blocked file or app on Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Published on February 1, 2023

If Microsoft Defender Antivirus detected a trusted file or app as a threat, you can allow it on your device with these steps:

Published on June 17, 2022

Microsoft Defender app offers a dashboard to manage your online security, malware protections, and notifications for all your devices.

Published on June 16, 2022

You can run a full virus scan with Microsoft Defender in three ways using Windows Security, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.

Published on February 9, 2022

You can now try out the Microsoft Defender app to manage the security for all your devices in a centralized dashboard.

Published on December 22, 2021

Here are three ways to perform a full virus scan on Windows 10 with Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

Published on August 21, 2020

Windows 10 no longer allows disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus permanently using the Registry.

Published on August 11, 2020

Microsoft Defender Antivirus now detects certain redirects that block telemetry and updates as malicious.

Published on July 31, 2020

Microsoft Defender Antivirus now warns users that CCleaner is a potentially unwanted app because the installer bundles other ...

Published on June 24, 2020

Microsoft delivers the first preview of its antivirus for Android devices and customers try it right now.