Windows Security comes with four options. Enterprise users should check the official guide. Note that uninstalling any third-party antivirus app should automatically turn on Microsoft Defender.

It is not advisable to run two antivirus apps on the same machine at the same time. More often than not, the installed antivirus app will turn off Microsoft Defender and that’s how it should be. In that case, the rules will be governed by the installed app. Microsoft Defender should be turned on by default unless you are using a third-party antivirus app. I have already covered how to turn off Windows Defender (linked again for those who skipped the intro) but still don’t recommend it unless you are using a reliable alternative. Another can be troubleshooting, something that I do on a routine basis. There are a few reasons why you should know how to do it. Note: We estimate that Windows Defender will appear as Microsoft Defender on Windows after one of the Windows 10 updates due in the coming months. Anyway, let’s get on with our Defender tips and tricks now. It will be interesting to see how that pans out.

Microsoft Defender is also coming to Android and iOS devices soon. I shall share some effective tips and tricks to help you start using Defender. That’s why I don’t recommend turning off Defender like I used to, and recommend it over other paid alternatives in the market. Microsoft Defender (previously, Windows Defender) has improved by leaps and bounds over the past few years with lower false positives, better usability, and improved performance in detecting malware and virus. Microsoft renamed Windows Defender to Microsoft Defender with the Windows 10 November 2019 Update.

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