Still on Windows 10? Here's what Microsoft Defender can and can't do for you

Defender will continue to provide security even for unsupported Windows 10 PCs. But Microsoft still wants you to move to Windows 11.
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New 'Defendnot' tool tricks Windows into disabling Microsoft Defender

A new tool called 'Defendnot' can disable Microsoft Defender on Windows devices by registering a fake antivirus product, even when no real AV is installed. The trick utilizes an undocumented Windows ...
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Why are your Windows Defender antivirus scans slow? Here’s how to find out

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 ...
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Windows 10 KB5040525 fixes WDAC issues causing app failures, memory leak

Microsoft has released the July 2024 preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, with fixes for Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) issues causing app crashes and system memory exhaustion.