How can I get the Defender app without having to pay a subscription ...
...However, Microsoft has recently introduced a paid version of the software called Microsoft Defender for Individuals. This version is only available as part of a paid subscription to the Microsoft 365 cloud-based office service 1. The free version of Microsoft Defender provides basic protection against malware, viruses, and other threats....
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/how-can-i-get-the-defender-app-without-having-to/c8ae1624-d903-4f63-8d76-3c2e1dede309
Where is the VPN on Microsoft Defender, Windows 11? I have the ...
...The VPN feature on Microsoft Defender is a security feature that integrates with your VPN server and allows you to monitor and protect your VPN connections from identity-based attacks. The VPN feature on Microsoft Edge is a privacy feature that encrypts your web traffic and hides your IP address from the websites you visit....
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/where-is-the-vpn-on-microsoft-defender-windows-11/4fdba2c0-3547-46f6-b747-01834e1027e0
Do I need McAffee or Windows security is enough without it?
...I was told that Windows defender is enough and no other antivirus is necessary. But now I see that Windows defender is replaced by Windows security which includes a commercial antivirus (McAffee), which has just expired after a month's trial. Do I need to renew McAffee or get another antivirus? Or the other parts of windows security are enough?...
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/do-i-need-mcaffee-or-windows-security-is-enough/447244a2-4b58-4a86-9087-a99409b5c09e
how do I update Microsoft Defender? - Microsoft Community
...To update Microsoft Defender, you can follow these steps: Latest security intelligence updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus and other Microsoft antimalware - Microsoft Security Intelligence Open the Windows Security application by typing "Windows Security" in the search bar and selecting it. Click on Virus & threat protection on the left side....
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/how-do-i-update-microsoft-defender/dacc2347-373a-425d-90d5-2329433dc9e8
How to enable and use the built in Windows Defender for Antivirus ...
...How to enable and use the built in Windows Defender for Antivirus Protection in Windows 10 Technical Level : Basic Update: Starting with Windows 10 Creators Update and later versions, Windows Defender has been succeeded by a new security client called Windows Defender Security Center....
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-enable-and-use-the-built-in-windows/0682bf04-b8d2-4646-9dfb-e5823a5e2117
A Light Overview of Microsoft Security Products
...Short summarization about Defender products, how they work and what they are used for, and where you can find more information....
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/coreinfrastructureandsecurityblog/a-light-overview-of-microsoft-security-products/3256279
High CPU usage by Antimalware Service Executable > Microsoft Defender ...
...I read online this could be fixed by turning off Windows Defender (I have other anti-virus software installed). However, even with Windows Defender turned off, "Antimalware Service Executable > Microsoft Defender Antivirus Service" remains listed on Task Manager, at 43.5% CPU....
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/high-cpu-usage-by-antimalware-service-executable/4f6f635a-b3ad-444c-8cd0-68fb1e9f4bfa
What's the difference between Microsoft Defender and Windows Security
...What's the difference between Microsoft Defender and Windows Security I read that as of late last month, Microsoft 365 Personal includes Microsoft Defender and that it's a separate app. However, Windows comes with Windows Security which used to be called Defender years ago. What is the difference between Microsoft Defender and Windows Security?...
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/whats-the-difference-between-microsoft-defender/877dfe60-d8b7-46ce-9348-ef6420fc23a8
Free Antivirus for the Windows 11 - Microsoft Community
...Microsoft Defender which is built into the Windows 11 provides you a comprehensive and strong protection against malwares and it is free. We recommend users to use it as their default Anti-Malware program....
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/free-antivirus-for-the-windows-11/9374fa90-c23a-442d-8cfe-66a194a68286
Expanding privacy protection in Microsoft Defender for individuals
...At Microsoft, we believe privacy is a fundamental human right. Our apps and solutions are centered around privacy and the latest addition to Microsoft Defender for individuals 1 is the inclusion of privacy protection 2 that helps protect your privacy when browsing online or on public Wi-Fi....
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft-security-blog/expanding-privacy-protection-in-microsoft-defender-for-individuals/4114918