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Overview
The Virus & threat protection section of the Windows Security app helps protect your device from viruses, malware, and ransomware. This article will provides detailed step-by-step instructions for Windows Windows 10 & 11.
Important: Before you use Windows Defender Offline, make sure to save any open files and close apps and programs.
Procedure
For detailed step-by-step instructions, see the following key areas:
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Current Threats – View active threats, recent scan results, and start quick or advanced scans.
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Protection Settings – Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus settings or configure third-party antivirus software.
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Security Updates – Ensure your device has the latest threat definitions and intelligence updates.
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Ransomware Protection – Set up Controlled folder access to block unauthorized changes to protected folders and configure OneDrive recovery options.
To access this feature, open the Windows Security app and select Virus & threat protection, or use the provided shortcut: Virus & threat protection
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