Some PC users have reported cases whereby the Security Intelligence Update for Microsoft Defender Antivirus fails to work on their Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer and in Windows Security app. Under ...

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

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If you’re faced with this issue, you can try our recommended solutions below in no particular order and see if that helps to resolve the issue. Clear browser cache Run AV scan using third-party tools ...

Microsoft has pulled a recent Microsoft Defender update that was supposed to fix a known issue triggering persistent restart alerts and Windows Security warnings that Local Security Authority (LSA) ...

To disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection, click Manage Settings, and toggle off ...

Windows Defender, now known as Microsoft Defender Antivirus, has significantly improved over the years, making it a robust built-in security solution for Windows users. However, the question remains ...

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If you use a Windows laptop in 2025, chances are you store important files on it: work documents, school projects, bank details, or personal photos. Unfortunately, the more connected we are, the more ...

I’m a Windows user, and after looking at third-party antivirus tools for my PC with the release of Windows 10, I abandoned them. Many big-name third-party antivirus tools can get complicated, and they ...