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In the latest release, Windows 10 Creator Update goes beyond performance upgrades, introducing new features like theme installation and system enhancements. Notably, Defender Security Center is integrated to enhance the strength of Windows 10 Creator. Therefore, if you haven't upgraded to Windows 10, now is the time.
Considered an upgrade to Windows Defender, it eliminates many nuisances, similar to wanting to turn off Windows Defender on Windows 10. Defender Security Center elevates the security for the entire system to new levels, optimizing system control further. As Defender Security Center is a new feature, there might be some unfamiliar aspects. Hence, this article guides you through using the anti-malware feature on Windows 10 with Defender Security Center.
Guidance on Using the Anti-Malware Feature on Windows 10 with Defender Security Center .
Step 1: To activate Defender Security Center, open the Start Menu and type 'Defender Security Center' then select the search result.
Step 2: Within Defender Security Center, click on Home. If there's a notification stating Your Device is being protected, your device is safeguarded by Defender Security Center.
Step 3: Proceed to the Virus & threat Protection section and choose Quick Scan to scan for viruses.
Step 4: If you wish to deactivate Defender Security Center, choose Virus & threat protection settings directly within Defender Security Center.
Step 5: In the Virus & threat protection settings, switch Real-time Protection to OFF to disable Defender Security Center.
Step 6: After deactivating Defender Security Center, a warning notification will appear on the Desktop.
Step 7: To re-enable Defender Security Center, simply reverse the steps from step 4 onwards, but ensure Real-time protection is set to On.
Step 8: To complete the activation, you need to access Security and Maintenance by opening the Start Menu and typing 'security'.
Step 9: In the Security and Maintenance section, go to Security and select Turn on now.
At this point, we have successfully activated Defender Security Center and utilized the anti-malware feature on Windows 10.
By using the anti-malware feature on Windows 10 through Defender Security Center, your computer will be much safer. If you're not ready to upgrade to Windows 10 Creator Updates, using Windows Defender is still highly effective. Especially when scanning compressed files with Windows Defender, the efficiency is remarkable. Furthermore, you can customize Windows Defender, integrate it into the right-click menu as you prefer, allowing you to scan for viruses whenever you want. If you want to know the details on how to do this, check out the guide on adding Windows Defender to the right-click menu.
For any additional questions or queries regarding Windows Defender, readers can submit their questions to us or leave a comment here. We will respond to your questions as soon as possible to assist you in resolving any issues.
