How to Scan and Secure Windows 10 with Windows Defender

        Microsoft has always  provided strong security features in each version of Windows. Windows 10 also provides protection against threats. Windows 10 is the most secure yet, but that does not mean that you can forget security issues. Security features like Windows Defender and Windows Firewall must be enabled to boost the PCs protection. Now the question is, how to enable these features for maximum protection.
        Windows Defender is used to scan the disk for malware like viruses and spyware. Windows will remind you when you need to scan and reminder messages appear in Action Centre. Windows Firewall is a feature that prevents unauthorised access to your computer through the internet by hackers and malicious programs. It should be enabled and you will see a reminder if it isn’t, but it is a good idea to check. 
     Most popular Antivirus software e.g, Avast, AVG, Panda and Avira are highly recommended because they are more powerful than Windows Defender and Windows Firewall. As soon as you can you should consider buying a internet security suite from one of these or another vendor. Here is how to secure your PC.

• Open Settings

1: Hold down the Windows key and press ‘I’ to open the Settings app. 
2: Type ‘defender’ into the search box and three Windows Defender results are found. 
3: Click the first one, Windows Defender settings.

• Turn on Defender

If any  Antivirus software e.g, Avast, AVG, Panda and Avira is not installed on the system then the system rely on the windows defender. Real time protection and cloud based protection must be enabled.

                               

• Additional Defender settings
  
  

Scroll down the settings and there is an option to add exclusions. Normally there are none, but you can click the link and check. Down at the bottom is a link to open Windows Defender.

• Scan for problems

      It’s a good idea to scan the disk for viruses and spyware using Windows Defender at least once a week. If you don’t, then Windows will remind you to carry out this task with a message in Action Centre. 
      Windows Defender can be found on the Start>All apps menu, you can type the name into the taskbar search box and it can be accessed through the Control Panel. It is simple and effective, but not perfect (buy a security suite for more protection). Windows Update will occasionally scan the disk for viruses when updates are delivered to ensure the computer is as protected as possible.

• Update Windows Defender

1: Open Windows Defender and select the Update tab. 

2: If it says the virus and spyware definitions are not up to date, click the Update definitions button and updates are downloaded from the internet

                           

• Scan for the Malware

1: Select the Home tab to see the program status. 

2: Although protection is turned on, you must run Windows Defender every week and click the Scan now button.  

3: Usually just a quick scan will do.

                              

• Scan Results

Scanning can take 20 minutes or more, but you can carry on using your computer will it runs. Afterwards it displays the results and it will clean up any suspected spyware or viruses.

     

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