Digital Trends I spot-checked Microsoft Defender’s browser protection by visiting Wicar’s malware test page. Defender blocked the virus download and interrupted browser exploits with a deep ...

If you want to disable Microsoft Defender, though, here's how. Back in the day, you absolutely needed an anti-virus. Is ...

Navigate to Virus & Threat Protection > Virus & Threat ... Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Microsoft Defender Antivirus > Turn off Windows Defender. This policy setting turns ...

If you choose to disable Microsoft Defender, it's a good idea to install another antivirus program to protect your computer from viruses and malware. Below are some third-party options to consider: ...

On Windows 11/10, you can enable scanning of archive (.zip, .rar, and .cab) files with Microsoft ... protect your PC from viruses, malware, spyware, and PUPs. Windows Defender will scan the ...

In our review, we praised Malwarebytes’ free virus scan and removal tool. It’s been known to catch malware infections that Microsoft Defender might miss. The only limitation of the free versio ...

The right security suite can not only help keep you free of viruses and make your communications ... Even though Windows Defender, which comes pre-installed on every Windows computer, has improved ...