What is the Windows Defender Security Center?
your rig’s primary line of defense against malware and viruses is the Windows Defender Security Center.
Once you install third-party antivirus software, the Center becomes secondary.
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Additionally, Windows Defender Security Center doesn’t put security services or premium security features behind a paywall.
bang out “Windows Defender Security Center.”
PressEnter, then selectWindows Defender Security Centerfrom the list of search results.
You should then be directed to the Center’s main screen dashboard.
In the bottom right corner of the desktop’s screen, select theup arrowto kick off the System Tray.
Select theWindows Defendericon, represented by a black and white shield.
This icon may also contain a green dot with a white check mark in the center of it.
The primary dashboard for Windows Defender Security Center should automatically open.
If not, the Health report feature will notify you.
Here’s how to access it.
Access Windows Defender Security Center using one of the two methods described above.
Each category will mention its status.
If there are no issues, a checkmark next to each category and “No issues” appears.
The SmartScreen feature helps protect against and warn you about threats like malware or phishing attacks.
It can be especially helpful when browsing the internet.
jump into the Windows Defender Security Center using one of the two methods described earlier.
From the dashboard, selectApp & web app control.
Under Exploit protection, selectExploit protection tweaks.
The App & web client control menu should offer several System and Program configs you could adjust.
