Disabling Windows Defender may be preferable for users relying on third-party antivirus software. As Windows Defender is deeply integrated into the OS, disabling it involves editing the registry ...

If you have received an error message saying, "Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting," ...

This Uninstall Programs entry corresponds to a program that is either malware, adware, a potentially unwanted program, or that installs something unwanted on a computer. It is advised that you ...

The Protection History page shows detections by Windows Defender and provides detailed and easier-to-understand information about threats and available actions. It now includes Controlled Folder ...