The paid version of Microsoft Defender has arrived.

roger — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:49:13 +0000

One of the best features that came with the release of Windows 10 was the current Windows Defender. We are talking about a completely free antivirus installed as standard on the PC that allows us to be protected against all the threats that plague the network. It is certainly not the first time that Microsoft plays with antivirus (remember the Essentials Security disaster). However, it is the first time it has managed to offer users an antivirus that is up to the task. And now Microsoft has gone a step further, finally offering a comprehensive solution for users. We are talking about Microsoft Defender for Individuals. It does, however, have to be paid for. Below, we will give you details about this paid version of Microsoft Defender.

Microsoft introduces a paid version of Microsoft Defender.

Obviously, this version has features that differentiate it from the ordinary Windows Defender. The first thing that this new security solution offers us is a centralized panel. From there, we will be able to control the security of all the devices that we use within the family environment. That is to say, we will be able to protect so much any PC with Windows. But also other operating systems, such as macOS, Android, and iOS. The only system that has been left out of this solution has been Linux.

Thanks to this new panel, we will be able to have controlled and protected all the devices that we use within the family environment. The ideal is to protect them with Windows Defender. However, the panel is ready to work with other security solutions, such as Norton or McAfee.

Once installed and configured, Microsoft Defender constantly scans all devices for malware. This way, we can be sure that we have the best possible protection. In addition, it will notify us when there are other security problems so that we can solve them as soon as possible. Additionally, any changes in security are notified to the administrators of this antivirus. Consequently, they will be able to know about it and fix it as quickly as possible.

What about the price of this antivirus?

This new security solution is based on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. We are talking about an enterprise-level security solution specialized in centralizing the security of large computer networks in companies. What Microsoft has done is to take this same concept. The aim is to adapt it to all types of home users and families. But, to use it, we will have to be subscribed to Microsoft 365, either the personal or the family edition. Therefore, Microsoft Defender for Individuals becomes part of the Microsoft subscription. Along with Office and the terabyte of OneDrive cloud storage.

If you have already paid the Microsoft subscription, simply click on the following link. Then download the antivirus on all the devices you want to protect. Downloads are made directly from the official application stores (Apple’s App Store, Android’s Play Store, etc.). So, we will not have to make strange configurations on the PC. It is possible that in the future, Microsoft will also include Linux among the protected systems, as it already does in the version for companies. But, for the time being, the penguin’s free system remains outside this security ecosystem. Although, to be fair, it doesn’t need to be. So now you know, the paid version of Microsoft Defender has arrived. Bye!

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How to disable Microsoft Defender in Windows 10

roger — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 22:52:00 +0000

Hello! It is well known that security is an essential concern in any system. In fact, it is an important aspect in Windows 10. Moreover, security risks have been a constant in this system. Consequently, many users tend to install antivirus on their new operating system. However, perhaps you didn’t know that Windows 10 includes an antivirus by default. We are talking about Microsoft Defender. In fact, this suite formerly known as Windows Defender has been around a long time. On the other hand, this tool is undervalued. In fact, in my opinion it is a great antivirus. It’s even the antivirus suite I use on my system. However, not all users are the same. It is very likely that some will think of doing without Microsoft Defender. Consequently, today we will see how to disable Microsoft Defender in Windows 10.

How to temporarily disable Microsoft Defender in Windows 10

There are several reasons for not using Microsoft Defender. For example, incompatibility of applications, installing another antivirus suite, etc. Also, some users are not comfortable with Microsoft products. However, Microsoft’s aggressive policy towards its products is well known. For this reason, there is no way to completely uninstall this antivirus. So the first solution we will try is to temporarily disable the tool. To do this, it is necessary to go to the system security settings. With this intention, press the combination Win+I. Once there, click on Update and Security.

Please go to Update and Security.

Several options will be immediately deployed. Please scroll down in the left menu until you reach Windows Security. Then, in the right column click on open Windows Security

Please open Windows Security

You will then be redirected to a new window. Please click on Virus & Threat Protection. Then, in the menu on the right, click on Manage Settings

Please enter the Microsoft Defender settings.

Several switches relating to system protection are now shown. This time it disables the Real Time Protection. Consequently, the activity of Microsoft Defender will be stopped. However, please note that once you reboot the computer, the antivirus will be active again. This option is interesting for those who do not want to disable the antivirus completely. Inasmuch as, the method is totally temporary.

Temporarily disabling Microsoft Defender.

How to permanently disable Microsoft Defender

As mentioned above, there is no option to directly uninstall Microsoft Defender. However, there is always a way. Actually, the process is as simple as installing another virus protection. In fact, once the new program is activated, Windows will disable the Defender. In addition, the process is automatic. That is, the user does not have to do anything. For this reason, there will be no problem of operation. Since it is well known that it is not advisable to run two antivirus programs at the same time. To return to Microsoft Defender, simply uninstall the other antivirus. It’s as simple as that!

Conclusion

Ultimately we have seen how to disable Microsoft Defender in Windows 10. This is a great antivirus. However, we give you the freedom to choose. Beyond preferences, it is always good to be in control. In previous posts, we saw some free software options. Nevertheless, we recommend the use of Microsoft Defender. Inasmuch as, it is a free antivirus, lightweight, and designed for Windows. In addition, its effectiveness has nothing to envy to other options in the market. It even works better than some paid antivirus. All right, that’s it for now. We recommend you to keep an eye on our publications. If you liked this post, do not hesitate to publish it on your social networks. That would be a great help. See you soon!

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