Antivirus software protects your computer by scanning every file you download for viruses and other malware. Most of the time, you’ll want to leave your antivirus program running as-is. If it’s ...

Formerly known as Windows Defender, Microsoft Defender is an antivirus protection program that's included with Windows 10.

Others may prefer other antivirus software or want to just rely on their operating system's built-in protection. If you're on Windows 10 or 11, you're already covered with Windows Security, which ...

Microsoft will end Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025, pushing users toward Windows 11, Copilot+ PCs, or ESU plans.

Is your antivirus preventing you from completing important tasks? We’ll walk you through how to temporarily disable your antivirus and why you may need to. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress ...