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Windows Defender is no stranger to those using Windows 10 laptops. Have you explored what Windows Defender is, its advantages, and how to toggle it yet? This article will help you understand in more detail.
1. What is Windows Defender?
Windows Defender is antivirus software developed by Microsoft. Although it may not match other antivirus software, Windows Defender still holds its own against them with its superior features.
2. Advantages of Windows Defender
Similar to other antivirus software, Windows Defender runs in the background and scans files upon download. When malware is detected, Windows Defender will notify you and automatically handle it, isolating the file.
Particularly, when Windows Defender is active, it will provide detailed information about the most recent scan by opening the Action Center on Windows 10.
With other software, you need to update manually; however, Windows Defender will update automatically via Windows Update.
3. Virus Scanning Modes on Windows Defender
Windows Defender supports 3 scanning modes:
- Full scan: Examines all files and running programs. The Full scan process takes quite a bit of time. Therefore, allocate a dedicated time slot for Full scan.
- Custom scan: This scanning mode helps you save time. Because it only scans selected files or drives.
- Windows Defender Offline scanning: This mode allows the software to continue scanning even when the operating system is turned off. It's the mode that saves you the most time.
4. Some features of Windows Defender
- Device performance & health: This feature helps you understand the status of your device's battery, hardware, and usage capabilities.
- Firewall & network protection: Helps your computer avoid intrusion by malicious software from web browsers.
- App & browser control: This feature helps you set up SmartScreen for software and folders. Additionally, you'll receive alerts if there's any intrusion of malicious software on your computer.
- Real-time protection: This feature allows monitoring and protection of files and programs during system startup.
- Integration with Internet Explorer: Integration with Internet Explorer enables scanning files after download to prevent malware.
- Software Explorer: Helps mitigate potential risks with Software Explorer.
- Assigned function of Windows Vista: Windows Defender will automatically block all background apps requiring administrative privileges.
5. How to enable or disable Windows Defender on Windows 10
You can activate or deactivate Windows Defender on Windows 10 when not in use.
You should enable Windows Defender when you want to protect your computer from malware. However, for laptops with weak configurations, if you don't want background apps running or if you already have another antivirus program, you can completely disable Windows Defender.
Refer to the article for details: How to permanently or temporarily enable or disable Windows Defender in Windows 10
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