Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) is the built-in antivirus tool bundled with the operating system. It has saved ...

Windows 11 KB5086672 is now rolling out as an optional update with several notable improvements after March 2026 update ...

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Some Windows 11 users are reporting unexpected problems after installing Microsoft’s latest security update. The complaints started appearing only a day or two after the patch rolled out, with several ...

New out-of-band Windows 11 update fixes March's installation errors - how to get it ...

Microsoft pulls a faulty Windows 11 update after installation errors leave users unable to install it, prompting a paused ...

Microsoft updates Defender in Windows install media to block threats during setup and close early security gaps.

Microsoft has pulled a buggy Windows 11 non-security preview update to investigate a known issue that triggers 0x80073712 errors during installation.