Microsoft Defender will continue providing antivirus and threat detection on Windows 10 to defend against malware and other ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10.Defender will receive regular security updates until October 2028.Microsoft still recommends Windows 11 for new security ...

Formerly known as Windows Defender, Microsoft Defender is an antivirus protection program that's included with Windows 10.

If you’re thinking about moving forward, Microsoft recommends checking if your PC can run Windows 11. You can do this through the PC Health Check app or by going to Settings > Windows Update.

As the support of Windows 10 comes to an end on October 14, 2025, it's now the time to sign up for the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to continue getting critical security updates after 2025.

The last ever Windows 10 update has just been issued, unless you subscribe to Extended Security Updates. Here’s what to do.

Learn how to open and configure Windows Defender settings in Windows 11 to protect your PC from viruses and online threats.