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Stay protected with the Windows Security app
Microsoft · support.microsoft.com Free Beginner
Microsoft's own explanation of what Windows already includes at no cost: Microsoft Defender Antivirus, Windows Firewall and Smart App Control, giving real-time protection from first startup.
- Every Windows PC already has real-time antivirus in Microsoft Defender.
- Check Windows Security shows no warnings before buying another product.
- Keep Windows Update on, since protection depends on it.