

If you scroll down, you will be able to see the latest version Microsoft has released under the header The latest security intelligence update is. You can compare this version with your system version that you found out in Step 4. Now, let’s proceed with downloading the latest security definitions available from official Microsoft website.

Under the section About, you will now be able to see the version of the windows security updates available in your system.ĥ. Once the Settings section opens up, click on the About link.Ĥ. For that, click on Settings button as shown in the image below:ģ. Before proceeding with downloading the latest security updates, let’s note down the security updates version already present in our system. The preview is available without a subscription using a Microsoft account, but this is only for the preview since it will be part of the Microsoft 365 Family and Personal offering.2.

Take advantage of security tips about how to stay safer online.Get recommended actions for greater data, computer, and phone protection.Stay up to date about changes to your security status with real-time alerts.Control what is scanned by identifying trusted apps and files that you consider safe.Get continuous protection with antivirus scans that check for harmful apps already on your phone and computer, and new apps.Easily view your malware protection for you and your family.A centralized view to manage and monitor your online security status.These are the features, according to the Store listing: In addition, you will be able to add or remove devices and view malware protection across all your devices (up to four). The app will offer real-time notifications, security tips, and recommended steps to protect your devices from hackers and malicious code. The “Microsoft Defender” app is a new offering meant to provide a unified dashboard to manage your online security for a family of devices, including Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS, iPhone, and Android devices, connected with the same Microsoft account. No, Microsoft is not planning to charge you money for the “Microsoft Defender Antivirus” that comes built into Windows 11 and Windows 10.
