When Windows Defender is on, you will be alerted when spyware and other potentially unwanted software tries to install itself, run on your computer, or change important Windows settings. If you use the default settings, Windows Defender will also check for new definitions, regularly scan for spyware and other potentially unwanted software, and automatically remove any malicious software that it finds.
1.
Open Windows Defender by clicking the Start button , clicking All Programs, and then clicking Windows Defender.
2.
Click Tools, and then click Options.
3.
Under Administrator options, select or clear the Use Windows Defender check box, and then click Save. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
A predefined setting. You can accept the default option settings, or you can change them to suit your own preferences.
Malicious software
__elbasuer__
Malicious software
Software designed to deliberately harm your computer. For example, viruses, worms, and Trojan horses are malicious software. Also known as malware.
Spyware
__elbasuer__
Spyware
Software that can display advertisements (such as pop-up ads), collect information about you, or change settings on your computer, generally without appropriately obtaining your consent.
Help and How-to
