

React faster and anticipate change - A guide and assessment for SMBs Uncover new insights with your data in the cloud It was once the case where it was recommended that businesses running Windows machines should invest in an aftermarket antivirus or antimalware product installed to maintain protection from malware and other nefarious tools used by hackers. With each passing year, Windows Defender - which comes free with every copy of Windows - has grown more effective at stopping security threats to the point where its performance beats that of some other third-party paid solutions.

Scroll down to 'Virus & threat protection settings'.Click the 'Virus and threat protection' tool listed under 'Security at a glance'.Click 'Turn on' under 'Virus and threat protection'.

Click the Start menu (opens in new tab) and type "windows security" into the search bar.If you see that Windows Defender is turned off, you can do the following to switch it on:
