Windows Defender is a built-in security solution for Windows 10 that provides protection against viruses, malware, and other malicious software. It is designed to help keep your computer safe from online threats, but it is important to configure Windows Defender to ensure that you have the best protection possible. This article will provide information on how to configure Windows Defender settings to maximize your security.
1. Open Windows Security.
Open Windows Security from the Start Menu. You can also search for “Windows Security” in the search bar.
2. Click on ‘Virus & threat protection’.
Once you open Windows Security, click on ‘Virus & threat protection’.
3. Click on ‘Manage settings’.
Once in the ‘Virus & threat protection’ screen, click on ‘Manage settings’.
4. Turn on real-time protection.
On the ‘Virus & threat protection settings’ screen, turn on ‘Real-time protection’ by sliding the switch to the ‘on’ position.
5. Set cloud-delivered protection to ‘on’.
Under ‘Cloud-delivered protection’, set the slider to the ‘on’ position. This helps Windows Defender detect and block malicious activity and threats that might have originated from the internet.
6. Set controlled folder access to ‘on’.
Under ‘Controlled folder access’, set the slider to the ‘on’ position. This prevents any unauthorized changes to files, folders, or programs in protected folders.
7. Set Core isolation details.
If you want to further protect your system from potential malware attacks, you can enable Core isolation. Under ‘Core isolation details’, click ‘Turn on’ and then select the ‘Enable forensic mode’ checkbox.
8. Set Exploit protection settings.
Exploit protection helps protect your device from unsafe code and potential exploits. Under ‘Exploit protection settings’, you can customize the settings including memory protections, system call restrictions, and more.
9. Set network protection settings.
Network protection helps protect your device from attackers on the same network. Under ‘Network protection settings’, you can customize the settings including firewall, intrusion prevention, and more.
10. Enable Browser protection.
Windows Defender also includes a feature to help protect your browser activities. Under ‘Browser protection settings’, enable the feature by setting the slider to the ‘on’ position.
11. Set SmartScreen settings.
SmartScreen is a feature included in Windows 10 that can help protect you from potentially malicious websites and downloads. Under ‘SmartScreen settings’, you can customize how SmartScreen works.
12. Set Tamper Protection.
Tamper Protection is a feature included in Windows Defender that helps protect your settings from being changed without your permission. On the ‘Virus & threat protection settings’ screen, make sure Tamper Protection is turned on.
By following these steps, you should have successfully configured Windows Defender to ensure that you have the best protection possible against online threats.