Microsoft Defender is a great tool for keeping your PC protected from all kinds of online threats such as viruses, Trojans, and other malware.
It allows its users to control their online security from one centralized view. Microsoft Defender cuts across the board shielding your family and devices from these malicious attacks.
Furthermore, it also provides its users with real-time notifications in case of an attack and counter security tips. Microsoft Defender also provides steps that will enhance your device’s security and keep hackers at bay.
Microsoft Defender Preview
One does not require a subscription for Microsoft Defender Preview, however, in the future, you will require to have a personal subscription or Microsoft 365 family.
Therefore, all you need to do is to download the app and enter your login details to get started with the preview or create a Microsoft Account if you do not have one already.
Key features to expect
- Access to security tips on how to stay safe online.
- Ability to remove and add devices with ease.
- Enhanced security for your device and information.
- Online security coverage.
- Guaranteed protection thanks to the continuous scans, that help identify malicious apps.
- Recommendations on actions for more device, data, and phone protection.
- Ability to monitor all your devices from one central location.
Its interface is categorized into three panes. The pane on the left provides the users with security tips. Then, there is the middle panel, called This Device. Here you can access your device’s detailed security information including the number of scanned files, the number of threats, and when you last scanned the device.
On the same interface, you also get to ensure that all security components are functioning at an optimum level, that is, Ransomware Protection and Virus & Threat Protection.
Note: Users can only make changes on the Settings using the Windows Security app only.
By clicking on the Security History button on the home page, you get access to more details like the history of all the threats.
System Requirements
To gain access to Microsoft Defender Preview, the user requires a US IP address. This is because it is a Preview version, hence the restrictions.
Furthermore, your device must have Windows 10 version 19041.0 or higher to run the Preview version of the app. The app can also run on x64/x86 systems as well as the Xbox console.
Download the Preview Version of Microsoft Defender here:
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