A patch Microsoft released on Wednesday to fix a zero-day vulnerability in its Defender security engine may cause Windows ...

PCWorld outlines five essential Windows Defender configuration changes to optimize security and performance on new Windows PCs. Key adjustments include disabling redundant system tray icons, turning ...

To disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection, click Manage Settings, and toggle off ...

Microsoft Defender offers great protection from malware -- but there are other online threats you might want to consider, too.

Microsoft Defender introduces Effective Settings to show enforced device security configurations. Feature reveals final policy values and configuration sources across management layers. Enhanced ...

Updated backup capabilities are designed to help organizations recover Windows devices more quickly and simplify endpoint management.

Enhancing security and compliance for small to medium-size businesses has become easier as they face a growing range of ...

Microsoft has fixed a known issue triggering Windows Security warnings that Local Security Authority (LSA) Protection is off by removing the feature's UI from settings. LSA Protection helps defend ...

PowerToys now lets you control your monitor's display from the taskbar. The latest version also helps you easily move and resize windows. The Keyboard Manager Editor and ZoomIt tool have also been ...

When surfing the Internet via a browser, you may see an error stating that your computer is locked and that you must contact Microsoft to resolve the issue. If you ...

At times, you may not be able to turn Real-time protection on or off in Windows Defender on Windows 11. There could be many reasons for this error, so we have compiled some common causes along with ...

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 ...