Protection History - Microsoft Support Here are a few of the most common entries you may see Important: You'll need to have admin privileges on this device in order to see the details of threats in Protection History If Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects a piece of malware it will be recorded in Protection History
Windows Security Protection History: Your Antivirus Diary Explained Think of Windows Security Protection History as your antivirus diary Every suspicious download, potential malware blockage, or critical service turned off is recorded here like a true detective’s logbook
Check Protection History in Microsoft Defender on Windows 11 10 The Windows Security app keeps running in the background and notifies you of any security breaches, and displays all the reports in the protection history section This helps you to keep a track of the different types of unwanted activities and the action taken against them
View Windows Security Protection History in Windows 11 Microsoft Defender SmartScreen has the ability to block potentially unwanted apps before they're installed and if that happens you'll see a blocked event in the Protection History If you believe the block was a mistake and you want to allow the file to run you can select Actions, then Allow
View Protection History of Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 When you start up Windows 10 for the first time, Windows Security is on and actively protecting your device by scanning for malware (malicious software), viruses, and security threats Windows Security uses real-time protection to scan your downloads and the programs you run on your device
Security Settings in Windows You’re Not Using (and Hackers Hope . . . - MUO Press Windows + I to open Settings, then navigate to Privacy Security from the left sidebar Click Windows Security in the main panel and select Device Security Look for Core Isolation and then toggle on Memory Integrity Click Restart now when Windows prompts you to reboot your system
Accessing Protection History in Windows 11 - Geek Rewind In the search box on the taskbar, type Windows Security and select Windows Security in the results list In Windows Security, select Protect history link on the left or the Protection history tile, as highlighted in the image below
I Made These 5 Changes to Windows Security for Optimal Safety Windows Security, built into Windows 11, eliminates the need for a third-party security app While the default Windows Securitysettings are sufficient for most situations, I’ve made these five changes to the Windows Security settings for optimal security
Beginners guide to Windows Security on Windows 11 and 10 In this how-to guide, I will explain the steps to start using and perform everyday tasks with the security app to keep your system and data safe from malware and hackers Before diving into this