Press Windows key + R. In the Run dialog, type gpedit.msc, hit Enter to launch Group Policy Editor. In the left pane of Local Group Policy Editor, navigate to the following location: Computer ...

If you're new to the Microsoft Defender Antivirus, use this guide to learn everything you need to manage the security feature to protect your computer. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

You can run Windows Defender Antivirus scans on your schedule, and in this guide, we'll show you the steps to get it done. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Microsoft's free antivirus comes built-in to Windows 8 as Windows Defender, but it doesn't have an option to scan individual files by right-clicking on them. Our friends at the How-To Geek show us how ...

If you think your PC is infected with some kind of malware or you just want to do a scan as part of a digital cleanup, Windows has a built-in security tool that can help you on your way — no ...

Microsoft this week announced that its Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management solution can now scan Windows devices that are lacking certain agent support. This capability, called "authenticated ...

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