A Review of Windows Defender

17 Oct A Review of Windows Defender

A free antivirus offering fair protection

Windows Defender is a built-in anti-malware program that is available with every Windows 10 or 11 device. It scored well in tests conducted by three independent organisations, and has some key features that distinguish it from the rest. It includes cloud backup and parental control. It’s not the only solution to protect against all threats, but. There are other top antivirus applications that provide extra features like password management and VPN as well as a variety of protection against malware and devices.

Windows Security Dashboard shows you the state of your system. The green ticks mean that everything is fine and red ticks signal things that require attention. It’s easy to determine what you have to do, although navigating the different settings screens can be a little difficult.

Microsoft Defender comes with a range of standard protection features, such as real-time scanning and blocking of suspicious connections. It can also prevent malicious apps from changing the settings of your system and stop malware from launching in running memory. It can also give you advice on password changes and account problems. There are also OS security features such as virtualisation, code isolation, and hardware protections.

The Windows Security app also includes the www.cyberkilla.com/ knowledge base, which includes solutions for common problems and a search bar if you can’t find what you require. Community videos are available to show you how to use every feature. Two technical support sessions are included for free and you are able to pay for additional support when needed.