A Windows 8.1 computer can run Windows Defender and McAfee's security suite at the same time, but shouldn't run the Defender Pro security suite and McAfee's security suite simultaneously. Windows ...

Update, March 31, 2025: This story, originally published March 29, has been updated with an explanation of LOLBINS as well as further technical information regarding the Windows Defender Application ...

Windows Defender Antivirus doesn't scan removable drives during full scans by default, but there are ways to enable the functionality. Here's how. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

Scammers are using fake Windows Defender pop-ups with real looking phone numbers to trick users. These fraudulent warnings are not from Microsoft and aim to gain remote access to your computer. A ...