Microsoft Defender for PC

Summary

How to find and enable Microsoft Defender on a (Windows) PC.

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Finding and Enabling Microsoft Defender for (Windows) PC

Overview

Microsoft Defender is a component of Windows 10 and 11 that provides comprehensive, built-in and ongoing security protections. It features an anti-virus, anti-malware, firewall and more, to keep your personal computer safe. Please follow the below instructions to find and enable Microsoft Defender on your (Windows) PC.

NOTE: Microsoft Defender cannot be enabled when another anti-virus is installed, e.g.: Trend Micro Antivirus

Instructions

To enable Windows Defender

1. Click the windows logo in the bottom left corner of the screen/task bar (Windows 10) or at the middle left of the bottom task bar (Windows 11). 

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The Start menu will pop up.

2. Scroll down and click Windows Security to open the application (Windows 10).  

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Click on 'All Apps"

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Then scroll down to and click on  Windows Security (Windows 11): 

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3. On the Windows Security screen, check if any antivirus program has been installed and running in your computer.
Defender2.jpg Green tick: An antivirus program is present and running in your computer. Enabling of Windows Defender is not necessary as your computer is protected by Windows Defender.
 Defender3.jpg No tick: No antivirus present and Windows Defender is not enabled in your computer. Please proceed to next step to enable Windows Defender, to keep your personal computer safe.

 
 4. Click on Virus & threat protection as shown

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5. Next, select Virus & threat protection icon

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6. Turn on for Real-time protection

 

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For additional help, please contact the IT Support Services at (412) 365-1112 or submit a ticket at services.chatham.edu

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Article ID: 19011
Created
Tue 4/2/24 3:36 PM
Modified
Tue 4/2/24 3:59 PM