Windows Defender is a built-in antivirus software that comes with Windows 10. It helps protect your computer from various types of malware, spyware, and viruses. However, if you are not sure whether Windows Defender is running on your PC, it is crucial to check it. In this blog post, we will show you how to tell if Windows Defender is running.
To check whether Windows Defender is on or off, you need to go to the search option at the bottom of the left side. Type “Windows Defender Firewall” in the search bar and look for it. Click on it, and the Windows Defender Firewall page will open. If you have turned it on, the state will show “on”. If you see it turned off, then it is easy to turn it on.
On the left side of the page, you will see “Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off”. Click on it, and a page of settings will open. Here, you need to select the option given next to the green tick mark, which is “Turn on Windows Defender Firewall.” Make sure to select the option next to the tick mark and tick mark in the second box below it. Then click on the OK button below to save your settings. Windows Defender will start showing ON.
It is essential to keep your computer protected from viruses and malware. Windows Defender is a useful tool that can help you with that. By following the steps above, you can easily check if Windows Defender is running on your Windows 10 PC, and if not, turn it on. Stay safe and keep your PC secure!