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 ...

Not quite sure what Defender is doing. I never used Win8, so this is new stuff. I have it configured for Real Time Protection and all that. If I open Windows Defender, I get a little castle wall icon ...

Windows Defender is a capable antivirus solution built into Windows itself. Unless you’ve installed a different antivirus program on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, your PC is using it right now.

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 ...

To check whether your Windows PC has been updated, head to "Windows Defender settings" and note the Engine version number. 1.1.13704.0 or higher means you've been patched. Click to expand... In ...

Are you taking advantage of all the built-in security protection in Windows 7? Here's a quick guide to strengthening your PC's security. It’s often too easy for you busy laptop warriors to assume your ...