Learn how to open and configure Windows Defender settings in Windows 11 to protect your PC from viruses and online threats.

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10.Defender will receive regular security updates ...

Effective Oct. 14, Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10, but there are three ways to extend critical security updates and ...

Microsoft Defender will continue providing antivirus and threat detection on Windows 10 to defend against malware and other ...

Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a decade after its initial release. It's a stick that Microsoft is using to push ...

Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, but you still have an option to get one year of free security updates.

Formerly known as Windows Defender, Microsoft Defender is an antivirus protection program that's included with Windows 10.

If you’re thinking about moving forward, Microsoft recommends checking if your PC can run Windows 11. You can do this through the PC Health Check app or by going to Settings > Windows Update.