Windows 10 includes Windows Security, which provides the latest antivirus protection. Your device will be actively protected from the moment you start Windows 10.
Windows Security continually scans for malware (malicious software), viruses, and security threats. In addition to this real-time protection, updates are downloaded automatically to help keep your device safe and protect it from threats.
Some features will be a little different if you're running Windows 10 in S mode. Because this mode is streamlined for tighter security, the Virus & threat protection area has fewer options. But don't worry—the built-in security of this mode automatically prevents viruses and other threats from running on your device, and you'll receive security updates automatically. For more info, see Windows 10 in S mode FAQ.
In previous versions of Windows 10, Windows Security is called Windows Defender Security Center.
If you have another antivirus app installed and turned on, Windows Security will turn off automatically. If you uninstall the other app, Windows Security will turn on automatically.
If you're having problems receiving Windows Security updates, see ⦁ Fix Windows Update errors and the Windows Update FAQ.
For info on how to uninstall an app, see ⦁ Repair or remove an app in Windows 10.
To change your user account to an admin account, see ⦁ Create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10.
Windows Security updates you about antivirus protection by showing you when:
Your device was last scanned for threats.
Your definitions were last updated—definitions are files that Windows Security uses to protect your device against the latest threats.
The Device performance and health scan was run. This scan ensures your device is operating efficiently.
You can customize how your device is protected with these Windows Security features. To access them, select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security . Then select the feature you want to explore.
Virus & threat protection. Monitor threats to your device, run scans, and get updates to help detect the latest threats. (Some of these options are unavailable if you're running Windows 10 in S mode.)
Account protection. Access sign-in options and account settings, including Windows Hello and dynamic lock.
Firewall & network protection. Manage firewall settings and monitor what’s happening with your networks and internet connections.
App & browser control. Update settings for Windows Defender SmartScreen to help protect your device against potentially dangerous apps, files, sites, and downloads. You'll have exploit protection and you can customize protection settings for your devices.
Device security. Review built-in security options to help protect your device from attacks by malicious software.
Device performance & health. View status info about your device’s performance health, and keep your device clean and up to date with the latest version of Windows 10.
Status icons indicate your level of safety:
Green means your device is sufficiently protected and there aren’t any recommended actions.
Yellow means there is a safety recommendation for you.
Red is a warning that something needs your immediate attention.
When you're concerned about risks to a specific file or folder, you can right-click the file or folder in File Explorer, then select Scan with Windows Defender.
If you suspect there's malware or a virus on your device, you should immediately run a quick scan. This is much faster than running a full scan on all your files and folders.
1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.
2. Under Current threats, select Quick scan (or in previous versions of Windows 10, under Threat history, select Scan now).
If you don't find any urgent issues, you may want to check your device more thoroughly.
1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.
2. Under Current threats, select Scan options (or in previous versions of Windows 10, under Threat history, select Run a new advanced scan).
3. Select one of the scan options:
Full scan (check files and programs currently running on your device)
Custom scan (scan specific files or folders)
Windows Defender Offline scan (run this scan if your device has been, or could potentially be, infected by a virus or malware). ⦁ Learn more about Windows Defender Offline
Select Scan now.
Note
Because of streamlined security, this process isn't available if you're running Windows 10 in S mode.
Even though Windows Security is regularly scanning your device to keep it safe, you can also set when and how often the scans occur.
1. Select the Start button, type schedule tasks in the Search box, and in the list of results, select Schedule tasks.
2. In the left pane, select the arrow (>) next to Task Scheduler Library to expand it, do the same with Microsoft > Windows, and then scroll down and select the Windows Defender folder.
3. In the top-center pane, select Windows Defender Scheduled Scan. (Point to the choices to see the full names.)
4. In the Actions pane on the right, scroll down and then select Properties.
5. In the window that opens, select the Triggers tab, and then select New.
6. Set your preferred time and frequency, and then select OK.
7. Review the schedule and select OK.
Note
Because of streamlined security, this process isn't available if you're running Windows 10 in S mode.
Sometimes you may need to briefly stop running real-time protection. While real-time protection is off, files you open or download won't be scanned for threats. However, real-time protection will soon turn on automatically again to protect your device.
1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Manage settings. (In previous versions of Windows 10, select Virus & threat protection > Virus & threat protection settings.)
2. Switch the Real-time protection setting to Off and choose Yes to verify.
Note
Because of streamlined security, this process isn't available if you're running Windows 10 in S mode.
Windows Security continually scans for malware (malicious software), viruses, and security threats. In addition to this real-time protection, updates are downloaded automatically to help keep your device safe and protect it from threats.
Some features will be a little different if you're running Windows 10 in S mode. Because this mode is streamlined for tighter security, the Virus & threat protection area has fewer options. But don't worry—the built-in security of this mode automatically prevents viruses and other threats from running on your device, and you'll receive security updates automatically. For more info, see Windows 10 in S mode FAQ.
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| Windows 10 includes Windows Security, which provides the latest antivirus protection. |
Important security info.
Windows Security is built-in to Windows 10 and includes an antirvirus program called Windows Defender Antivirus.In previous versions of Windows 10, Windows Security is called Windows Defender Security Center.
If you have another antivirus app installed and turned on, Windows Security will turn off automatically. If you uninstall the other app, Windows Security will turn on automatically.
If you're having problems receiving Windows Security updates, see ⦁ Fix Windows Update errors and the Windows Update FAQ.
For info on how to uninstall an app, see ⦁ Repair or remove an app in Windows 10.
To change your user account to an admin account, see ⦁ Create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10.
Understand and customize Windows Security features.
Windows Security updates you about antivirus protection by showing you when:
Your device was last scanned for threats.
Your definitions were last updated—definitions are files that Windows Security uses to protect your device against the latest threats.
The Device performance and health scan was run. This scan ensures your device is operating efficiently.
You can customize how your device is protected with these Windows Security features. To access them, select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security . Then select the feature you want to explore.
Virus & threat protection. Monitor threats to your device, run scans, and get updates to help detect the latest threats. (Some of these options are unavailable if you're running Windows 10 in S mode.)
Account protection. Access sign-in options and account settings, including Windows Hello and dynamic lock.
Firewall & network protection. Manage firewall settings and monitor what’s happening with your networks and internet connections.
App & browser control. Update settings for Windows Defender SmartScreen to help protect your device against potentially dangerous apps, files, sites, and downloads. You'll have exploit protection and you can customize protection settings for your devices.
Device security. Review built-in security options to help protect your device from attacks by malicious software.
Device performance & health. View status info about your device’s performance health, and keep your device clean and up to date with the latest version of Windows 10.
Read also: Understand and Customize Windows Security features: Virus & Firewalls.Family options. Keep track of your kids’ online activity and the devices in your household.
Status icons indicate your level of safety:
Green means your device is sufficiently protected and there aren’t any recommended actions.
Yellow means there is a safety recommendation for you.
Red is a warning that something needs your immediate attention.
Run a scan manually.
When you're concerned about risks to a specific file or folder, you can right-click the file or folder in File Explorer, then select Scan with Windows Defender.
If you suspect there's malware or a virus on your device, you should immediately run a quick scan. This is much faster than running a full scan on all your files and folders.
Run a quick scan in Windows Security.
1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.
2. Under Current threats, select Quick scan (or in previous versions of Windows 10, under Threat history, select Scan now).
If you don't find any urgent issues, you may want to check your device more thoroughly.
Run an advanced scan in Windows Security
1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.
2. Under Current threats, select Scan options (or in previous versions of Windows 10, under Threat history, select Run a new advanced scan).
3. Select one of the scan options:
Full scan (check files and programs currently running on your device)
Custom scan (scan specific files or folders)
Windows Defender Offline scan (run this scan if your device has been, or could potentially be, infected by a virus or malware). ⦁ Learn more about Windows Defender Offline
Select Scan now.
Learn more about running an advanced scan.
Note
Because of streamlined security, this process isn't available if you're running Windows 10 in S mode.
Schedule your own scan.
Even though Windows Security is regularly scanning your device to keep it safe, you can also set when and how often the scans occur.
Schedule a scan.
1. Select the Start button, type schedule tasks in the Search box, and in the list of results, select Schedule tasks.
2. In the left pane, select the arrow (>) next to Task Scheduler Library to expand it, do the same with Microsoft > Windows, and then scroll down and select the Windows Defender folder.
3. In the top-center pane, select Windows Defender Scheduled Scan. (Point to the choices to see the full names.)
4. In the Actions pane on the right, scroll down and then select Properties.
5. In the window that opens, select the Triggers tab, and then select New.
6. Set your preferred time and frequency, and then select OK.
7. Review the schedule and select OK.
Note
Because of streamlined security, this process isn't available if you're running Windows 10 in S mode.
Turn Windows Defender Antivirus real-time protection on or off.
Sometimes you may need to briefly stop running real-time protection. While real-time protection is off, files you open or download won't be scanned for threats. However, real-time protection will soon turn on automatically again to protect your device.
Turn real-time protection off temporarily.
1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Manage settings. (In previous versions of Windows 10, select Virus & threat protection > Virus & threat protection settings.)
2. Switch the Real-time protection setting to Off and choose Yes to verify.
Note
Because of streamlined security, this process isn't available if you're running Windows 10 in S mode.
The Virus and Threat Protection section contains information and configuration options for antivirus protection for Windows Defender Antivirus and third-party antivirus products.
ReplyDelete@Giampaolo Rossi.-In Windows 10, version 1803, this section also contains information and settings for ransomware protection and recovery. It includes controlled folder access settings to prevent unknown applications from changing protected folder files, in addition to Microsoft OneDrive settings to help you recover a ransomware attack. This area also notifies users and provides recovery instructions in case of a ransomware attack.
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