Windows computers have a built-in tool to explanation guard against viruses and malware. It’s known as Microsoft Defender, or Windows Security and offers a unified experience to manage the security of your antivirus, firewall and performance features. It also helps you keep track of the health of your device and protects your data by using encryption of passwords and hardware. Installing third-party antivirus software will disable the Microsoft Defender Antivirus engine, however it won’t impact the capabilities of Windows Security itself.
One of the most important features of Windows Security is Microsoft Defender’s real-time security. This feature scans the entire system and blocks malicious software in real time. It also allows you to quarantine and restore suspicious applications that were mistakenly blocked. Microsoft Defender relies on cloud-based and online malware definitions. This can cause it to be slower than other paid competitors in terms of virus and malware detection.
Other settings you can access through Windows Security include User Account Control which will alert you when something or someone attempts to change the system-level settings by locking the screen until an administrator is able to confirm the change. You can also set how often Windows Security Center will conduct a background scan and scan for updates.
Windows Security allows you to create backups from the Microsoft OneDrive folder, and even securely erase your hard disk and begin afresh. It’s a convenient method to keep your computer’s operating system as well as personal information secure and is a great option for people who don’t want to shell out for an additional security program.
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