A bad security intelligence update causes Microsoft Defender to crash during Full and Quick Scans on some PCs. Upgrading to Security Intelligence Update v1.457.236.0 resolves the issue.

Windows Defender is the default antivirus on Windows PCs, protecting them against threats such as malware, viruses, and more. While Windows Defender keeps track of all its actions to safeguard your PC ...

Windows Security and its Defender antivirus component carries out quick scans and full scans of the files on your computer at regular, scheduled intervals. However, if the computer is switched off at ...

If Windows 11 is sending alerts that you need to turn on virus protection and your PC is unprotected, don't worry.

Microsoft Defender is the default antivirus software that comes pre-installed on Windows computers. It is a free and effective antivirus program that can protect your computer from malware and other ...