Administrator Updated on April 3, 2023 The most recent Windows operating system enables you to prevent additional expenses once the purchase of your PC has been made. This is not just the price tag which might be too high for one's pocket, but also the additional costs caused by malware and other malicious programs which are able to sneak into your computer. The issue is that in order for you to use Windows Defender, it has to be launched and set up first. This is what we're going to talk about today, as well as how to do this with maximum results and minimal effort.
If you have noticed how your personal computer slows down every time you type something on its screen or takes a minute or two before successfully opening a software application, then you might have accidentally installed spyware on it. Even while doing simple tasks such as closing or opening a program or downloading a low-quality image, your computer would respond poorly due to its inability to fight against spyware. So, one of the very first things you need to do is install Windows Defender and use it on your PC— but where and how to start?
- First, make sure you have already checked if the program is already there on your personal computer. It is found in the command on the All Program menu after clicking the Start button.
- Just a quick tip: to easily locate your Windows Defender program, all you must do is type the words "Windows Defender" in the Start menu's search box.
- After that, you will see the program's icon in the list of "search results." However, if you were not able to see the icon, it only means you have not installed it yet on your personal computer. So, the next step is to download it.
How to install Windows Defender?
- Open your browser and visit Microsoft Window Defender's website.
- Select "Get It Now." The text in the button is usually written in bigger fonts, but the size and design may eventually change as soon as Microsoft modifies its website design and font. Thus, if you cannot see any big and fun "Get It Now" text, you may look for other similar clues that will allow you to install the program.
- Next, you have to follow the instructions written on your screen after you clicked the button. The instructions onscreen usually state direct and clear steps on how to proceed with the installation process.
- After you have downloaded Windows Defender, you may now proceed with the Windows Defender's Installation Wizard.
- When prompted, choose the recommended setup and wait for the process to complete.
- How to enable the program after installing?
- After successfully installing the program, you also need to enable it first before you can optimize its features. To enable Windows Defender, refer to the following steps.
- Click the logo of Windows, which is found at the bottom-left part of your screen. After clicking that, a menu will appear.
- At the bottom part of the menu, you will find an application named "Windows Security." Click it.
- On your Security screen, search for any anti-virus program. Check if the program is already running or functioning on your PC. To know whether the program is activated or not, you must check the side of the anti-virus app icon. If there is a green tick, it means it is already running and functioning on your PC. In this case, you will no longer have to proceed to the next step because it is already enabled.
- If there's no green tick beside the anti-virus software icon, kindly read the next steps.
- Select the Virus and Threat protection.
- Then, choose the Virus and Threat protection settings
- Turn on the "Real-time protection."
And you are done! The real-time protection of Windows Defender can now locate and stop malware from penetrating your computer and disrupting your activities.
Windows Defender is a product of Microsoft, and it intends to provide built-in, ongoing, and comprehensive security protection to users' personal computers. Its functions include firewall, anti-malware, anti-virus, and more. These components will protect users' personal computers from malware. It's recommended for PC users to download, install, and enable this program on their computer to avoid experiencing the hassles and damages caused by malware activities in their computer’s system.
Summary: Install Windows Defender
- Open the Microsoft Security software.
- Click Install now.
- Follow the instructions on your screen.
- When the installation is complete, open Defender and run a scan.
- Keep in mind that if you have another antivirus installed, you can't use Windows Defender at the same time.
