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  2. Microsoft Defender Antivirus - Wikipedia

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    Windows Defender was released with Windows Vista and Windows 7, serving as their built-in anti-spyware component. [40] In Windows Vista and Windows 7, Windows Defender was superseded by Microsoft Security Essentials, an antivirus product from Microsoft which provided protection against a wider range of malware. Upon installation, Microsoft ...

  3. Windows Defender Security Center scam: How to protect your ...

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    Use Ctrl + Alt + Del to open the Task Manager and close the browser or application displaying the message. Scammers thrive on urgency. Take a moment to assess the situation calmly.

  4. Security and Maintenance - Wikipedia

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    Starting with Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft has introduced a new component called Windows Defender Security Center (WDSC) that provides much of the same functionality. This new component is a Universal Windows Platform app and is also the default front-end for Windows Defender .

  5. Malicious Software Removal Tool - Wikipedia

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    Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) is a freeware second-opinion malware scanner that Microsoft's Windows Update downloads and runs on Windows computers each month, independent of the installed antivirus software. First released on January 13, 2005, [2] MSRT does not offer real-time protection.

  6. Disable third-party firewall software - AOL Help

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    4. On the left side of the window click Turn Windows Firewall on or off. 5. Under Customize settings for each type of network, in the Private network location settings and Public network settings sections, select the Turn off Windows Firewall (not recommended) option. 6. Click OK and close all open windows. 7. That's all !

  7. McAfee: Disable or enable virus protection - AOL Help

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    1. On the Windows taskbar, next to the clock, double-click the McAfee ( M) icon. Note: If you are using Windows® 7 and don't see the McAfee icon next to the clock, click the arrow next to the clock to reveal hidden icons. Please know that you can customize your Windows 7 System Tray. Learn how to customize the notification area in Windows 7. 2.

  8. Troubleshooting AOL Desktop Gold

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    Open task manaager • End task on ALL "AOL Desktop.exe" • Open Desktop Gold • If the issue still exists, proceed to the next step. Restart the computer • Restart your computer and restart Desktop Gold • If the issue still exists, proceed to the next step. Uninstall/Reinstall Desktop Gold • In Windows settings, go to Add/Remove ...

  9. Microsoft SmartScreen - Wikipedia

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    SmartScreen (officially called Windows SmartScreen, Windows Defender SmartScreen and SmartScreen Filter in different places) is a cloud-based anti-phishing and anti-malware component included in several Microsoft products: All versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system since Windows 8; Web browsers Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge