How do I set Microsoft Defender as default antivirus?

How do I set Microsoft Defender as default antivirus?

To access these settings, open the Start menu and select Settings. Choose the "Update & security" category and select Windows Defender. By default, Windows Defender automatically enables the real-time protection, cloud-based protection, and sample submission.

How do I permanently turn Windows Defender on?

To disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus permanently on Windows 10, use these steps:

1. Open Start.
2. Search for gpedit. ...
3. Browse the following path: ...
4. Double-click the Turn off Microsoft Defender Antivirus policy. ...
5. Select the Enabled option to disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus permanently on Windows 10. ...
6. Click the Apply button.

Is Windows Defender installed by default?

In Windows 10, version 1703 and later, the Windows Defender app is part of the Windows Security. Settings that were previously part of the Windows Defender client and main Windows Settings have been combined and moved to the new app, which is installed by default as part of Windows 10, version 1703.

Does Windows Defender scan for malware?

The Windows Defender Offline scan will automatically detect and remove or quarantine malware.

Why is my Windows Defender antivirus turned off?

If Windows Defender is turned off, this may be because you have another antivirus app installed on your machine (check Control Panel, System and Security, Security and Maintenance to make sure). You should turn off and uninstall this app before running Windows Defender to avoid any software clashes.

How do I turn off Windows Defender 2020?

Solution

1. Open Windows Start menu.
2. Type Windows Security.
3. Press Enter on keyboard.
4. Click on Virus & threat protection on the left action bar.
5. Scroll to Virus & threat protection settings and click Manage settings.
6. Click the toggle button under Real-time protection to turn off Windows Defender Antivirus temporarily.

How do I bypass Windows Defender SmartScreen Windows 10?

To turn off SmartScreen you won´t find the required options in Windows 10 settings but in the Windows Security Center.

1. Open “Windows Security”
2. Open “App & browser control” in Windows Security.
3. Click “Reputation based protection settings”
4. Disable “Check apps and files” to turn off Windows Defender SmartScreen.

How to restore default Windows Defender Firewall settings?

• To Restore Default Windows Defender Firewall Settings in Control Panel 1. Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the Windows Firewall icon. 3. Click/tap on the Restore defaults button. 4. Click/tap on the Yes to confirm. 1. Open an elevated command prompt.

How to disable or enable Windows Defender settings?

• To enabled or disable any of these settings, click the “Virus & threat protection settings” link on the main “Windows Defender” tab. And then toggle the settings on the screen that appears.

How to change Windows Defender Antivirus cloud-protection level on?

• Browse the following path: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Defender Antivirus > MpEngine On the right side, double-click the Select cloud protection level policy. Select the Enabled option.

How to increase the protection of Windows Defender?

• Select the Enabled option. Under "Options," select the High blocking level option to increase the protection level on your device. Here's a brief description of the available protection levels for the Windows 10 antivirus: Default Windows Defender Antivirus blocking level: Everyone by default has this level of protection.