Here are the basics: Microsoft Defender is the virus protection integrated into Windows by default. If no other antivirus program is installed and activated, Defender protects you against viruses. You ...

The Windows Security application does not allow you to change the scheduled scan type, but with the help of a few methods, we can change it from Quick Scan to Full Scan. In this post, we will see how ...

Antivirus programs are comprehensive packages that not only detect and block virus types, but often also include functions to protect against phishing and ransomware as well as other features such as ...

Update: This issue is now resolved in "Security Intelligence Update for Windows Defender Antivirus - KB2267602 (Version 1.301.1684.0)" definitions. Microsoft has released a new update for Windows ...

To fix high memory usage by Antimalware Service Executable on Windows 11, try turning off real-time protection, uninstalling pirated apps, scanning for malware, rescheduling Windows Defender scans, or ...