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Understand and Customize Windows Security features: Virus & Firewalls.

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.

Understand and Customize Windows Security features.
You can customize how your device is protected with these Windows Security features.

Understand and Customize Windows Security features.

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.
Manage firewall settings and monitor what’s happening with your networks and internet connections.
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.
Review built-in security options to help protect your device from attacks by malicious software.
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: The ultimate user guide in using for Windows 10: Customizing the Edge Browser.

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.

Comments

  1. Windows 10 includes Windows Security, which offers the latest antivirus protection. The device will be actively protected from the moment you start Windows 10. Windows Security continually searches for malware (malicious software), viruses and security threats.

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    1. @Giampaolo Rossi.- In addition to this real-time protection, updates are automatically downloaded to help keep your device safe and protect it from threats.

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