Don't want Windows Defender to scan a folder? Here's a simple way to exclude a file or folder in Windows Defender in Windows 10. Windows Defender is the built-in and default antivirus software in Windows 10. Unlike other third-party antivirus software, Windows Defender runs … [Read more...] about How to Exclude a File or Folder from Windows Defender Scan
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How to Force Windows Defender to Scan ZIP, RAR & CAB Archive Files
For improved security, you can make Windows Defender scan archive files like ZIP, RAR, and CAB. Let me show how you can do it. As most of you know Windows Defender is the built-in antivirus and antimalware software in Windows 10. It runs silently in the background and gives … [Read more...] about How to Force Windows Defender to Scan ZIP, RAR & CAB Archive Files
How to Limit Windows Defender Max CPU Usage in Windows 10
When scanning, Windows Defender uses nearly 50 percent of your CPU power. When needed, you can set explicit limits. Follow the below steps to set the max CPU usage limit for Windows Defender. Windows Defender is the default antivirus solution in Windows 10. It sits in the … [Read more...] about How to Limit Windows Defender Max CPU Usage in Windows 10
How to Run Windows Defender Scan on Schedule in Windows 10
Using the task scheduler, you can schedule custom Windows defender scan in Windows 10. Follow the below steps to do so. Windows Defender is the built-in antivirus in Windows 10. It runs silently in the background and provides you the realtime protection from all kinds of … [Read more...] about How to Run Windows Defender Scan on Schedule in Windows 10
How to Uninstall McAfee on Windows 10 (Complete Removal)
Recently, I've shared how to uninstall any antivirus software from Windows. If you are using McAfee and cannot uninstall it properly, follow the instructions before to uninstall McAfee on Windows. McAfee has a pretty trash reputation among the PC community and rightfully so. … [Read more...] about How to Uninstall McAfee on Windows 10 (Complete Removal)
How to Stop Malwarebytes from Disabling Windows Defender
For Windows, Malwarebytes is one of the most popular anti-malware software. The good thing about Malwarebytes is that it can work alongside the existing antivirus software, including Windows Defender. However, under certain circumstances, Malwarebytes disables Windows Defender. … [Read more...] about How to Stop Malwarebytes from Disabling Windows Defender
How to Disable Windows Defender Security Center on Windows 10
Windows Defender is the default antivirus in Windows 10. Over the years, Windows Defender has been improved a lot and it is on par, if not more, with third-party antivirus software. Add to that, not only Windows Defender works silently in the background using fewer system … [Read more...] about How to Disable Windows Defender Security Center on Windows 10
How to Enable or Disable Windows Defender Tamper Protection
Windows 10 has built-in antivirus called Windows Defender. Microsoft recently changed the name of Windows Defender to Windows Security. Like most other antivirus software, Windows Defender can protect itself from being modified by other programs or malicious software. This is … [Read more...] about How to Enable or Disable Windows Defender Tamper Protection
