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2. Microsoft Defender Antivirus - Wikipedia

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   In Windows 8, Microsoft upgraded Windows Defender into an antivirus program very similar to Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7, [4] and it also uses the same anti-malware engine and virus definitions from MSE. Microsoft Security Essentials itself does not run on Windows versions beyond 7. [41]

3. Security and Maintenance - Wikipedia

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   Service Pack 2, released in August 2004, includes the first version of Windows Security Center (WSC). This version monitors Windows Update, Windows Firewall, and the availability of an anti-virus program. Third-party providers of personal firewall and anti-virus software packages were encouraged to use WSC API to register their products with WSC.

4. 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.

5. Download and install SafeCentral - AOL Help

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   SafeCentral provides a layer of protection for your computer that blocks malware and Trojans that could otherwise slip past antivirus and spyware software. Install SafeCentral from a PC Log in to your AOL account .

6. What can I do if Windows Defender just won't update? | It's ...

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7. Microsoft Security Essentials - Wikipedia

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   [38] [39] On 15 September, Windows 8 developer's blog confirmed that Windows Defender in Windows 8 would take over the role of virus protection. In an included video, Jason Garms of Microsoft showed how Windows Defender was registered with Action Center as an AV and spyware protection tool, and how it blocks drive-by malware. [ 40 ]