Windows security continually scans for malware malicious software viruses and security threats.
Windows software security expired.
Though windows defender does not provide vast protection as third party antivirus does.
The windows security software offers real time monitoring for viruses malware spyware and ransomware protection.
Windows 7 is officially end of life meaning it will no longer receive security updates.
Windows defender antivirus by default turns on when the third party antivirus protection expired and it turns off when antivirus is renewed.
Important this standalone security update has been removed due to an issue affecting a sub set of devices it will not be re offered from windows update windows server update services wsus or microsoft update catalog.
This means more security features dashboard displays and ongoing updates 3 to help safeguard against future threats all built in at no extra cost.
If you re going to keep using it here s how to stay as safe as possible.
Support for windows 7 sp1 will end on january 14 2020.
Bitdefender antivirus free edition is easy to set up and stays out of your way.
Windows 10 is the most secure windows ever built with comprehensive end to end security that covers antivirus firewall internet protections and more.
Move to a windows 10 pc.
Support for windows 8 ended in january 2016.
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Windows defender is a security app antivirus that protects your operating system when your antivirus expired.
Support for windows 7 rtm without service packs ended in april 2013.
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Note removal of this standalone security update does not affect successful installation or any changes within any other february 11 2020 security updates including latest.