The Complete Windows 10 Manual: Updated for the new Spring Update by Miller Jason

Author:Miller, Jason [Miller, Jason]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-08-26T00:00:00+00:00

Defender: Using the Windows Defender Tools

Since a recent update, Windows Defender, the preinstalled security tool for Windows 10, is better than ever. Defender now includes automatic analysis of suspicious software. You can even run a powerful offline scan that can pick up nasties that a normal scan may not.

Set Up Defender

By default, Windows Defender should already by running but if you are using a PC that has had antivirus software on in the past, parts of it may have been disabled.

• The first thing to do is check that Defender is already running. You can quickly check this by clicking on ‘Show hidden icons’ (the small arrow button) at the right-hand end of the taskbar. If you see the Defender shield logo, you are protected. At least, you are protected partially.

• Now it’s time to check out the Defender settings and features. You can right-click on the icon in the hidden icons pop-up, and then click Open. You can also, in the search box on the taskbar, type Defender and then select Windows Defender from the list of results.

• Since the Spring Update of 2018, Defender is much more in keeping, design-wise, with the rest of the Windows 10 interface, although it still opens in a separate window. The Defender Security Center is split into several sections, including antivirus, firewall and device performance.

• Below each of the section icons, you can see basic info about that section, including whether it is currently enabled or not. Click on any of the section titles and you are able to see more information, along with any options available for that particular part of Defender.

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