Complete guide on how to use Windows Security (Defender) in Windows 11 to configure the maximum protection for your computer.

On Windows 11 (and 10), if the Windows Security app isn't working, you can reset it in multiple ways to resolve the most common issues, and in this guide, I'll explain how.

Since Windows 11 puts scanning front-and-center in the Windows Security app. Now, the easiest way to get to the Windows Security tool in Windows 11 is also the quickest.

On Windows 11, the Windows Security app houses the Microsoft Defender Firewall settings to enable or disable the firewall, allow or block apps, change network profiles, and more, and in this guide ...

You can then click the “Open Windows Security” button to get access to the full app. After you’ve got it open, here’s some of what you can do: ...

On Windows 10, the Windows Security app can push notifications for various security features to alert you about malware detections and other threats detected by the Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

Where can I get an overview of Windows security? In Windows 10, Microsoft introduced the Windows Security app, which consolidates security settings and status information into a single location.

You can allow a blocked file or app in Windows Security in Windows 11/10. If you are sure that the object is safe, you can permit the app to run.

Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a ...