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 ...

Every Windows 11/10 machine comes with Microsoft Windows Defender Antivirus pre-installed. Windows Defender is a capable antimalware and antivirus software that offers real-time system protection and ...

Windows Defender Antivirus has a maximum 50% CPU usage for a scan by default in Windows 11/10. But, you can specify a percentage of CPU usage you want Windows Defender Antivirus to not exceed. In this ...

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 ...