Microsoft Defender Antivirus (English Wikipedia)

"How to Get the Old Windows Defender in Windows 10 Back". 29 June 2017. Since the new Windows 10 Update 1803, this no longer works. (Comments section)

microsoft.com

"Microsoft 365 Defender - Threat Protection | Microsoft Security". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
"Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Microsoft Security". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Microsoft Security". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
"Microsoft Defender for Office 365 | Microsoft Security". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
"Microsoft Defender for Identity | Microsoft Security". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
"Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Microsoft Security". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
"Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management | Microsoft Security". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
"Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence | Microsoft Security". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
"Microsoft Defender for Individuals | Microsoft 365". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
"Windows Defender: Startseite" (in German). Microsoft Corporation. Archived from the original on 30 January 2009. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
"マイクロソフトセキュリティ At Home" (in Japanese). Microsoft Corporation. Archived from the original on 18 January 2010. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
"Windows Defender: Release notes". www.microsoft.com. 23 October 2006. Archived from the original on 30 October 2006. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
"Windows® Defender". www.microsoft.com. 8 November 2006. Archived from the original on 18 November 2006. Retrieved 21 December 2020. Windows Defender no longer supports Windows 2000
"Frequently asked questions about Windows Defender". www.microsoft.com. 13 February 2006. Archived from the original on 30 October 2006. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
"Windows Security: Microsoft Defender Antivirus & More". www.microsoft.com. June 2020. Archived from the original on 30 June 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020. Formerly known as Windows Defender, Microsoft Defender Antivirus still delivers the [...]
Jakkal, Vasu (2022-06-16). "Making the world a safer place with Microsoft Defender for individuals". Microsoft Security Blog. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
"Microsoft Defender for Individuals FAQ reference 1". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
"Microsoft Defender for Individuals FAQ reference 2". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
"Microsoft Defender for Individuals FAQ - section Security". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2023-03-01.

learn.microsoft.com

"Microsoft Defender Antivirus security intelligence and product updates". Microsoft Learn. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
"Minimum requirements for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint". Microsoft Learn. Microsoft. 23 December 2022.
"Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Defender Application Guard". learn.microsoft.com. 2024-04-04. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
Gerend, Jason; et al. (11 October 2022). "Windows Defender Overview for Windows Server". Windows Server documentation. Microsoft. Retrieved 2022-12-10 – via Microsoft Learn.
Gerend, Jason (20 December 2016). "Defender Module for Windows Server 2016". PowerShell documentation. Retrieved 2022-12-10 – via Microsoft Learn.
Vangel, Denise (20 October 2022). "Configure Microsoft Defender Antivirus features". Microsoft Defender for Endpoint documentation. Microsoft. Retrieved 2022-12-10 – via Microsoft Learn. Applies to: ... Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Gerend, Jason; et al. (8 September 2022). "What's new in Windows Server 2016". Windows Server documentation – via Microsoft Learn.
denisebmsft (2023-11-06). "Cloud protection and Microsoft Defender Antivirus". learn.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
mjcaparas (2023-08-23). "Microsoft Defender for Endpoint data storage and privacy". learn.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
denisebmsft (2023-05-24). "Configure Microsoft Defender Antivirus with Group Policy". learn.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
tedhudek (2022-03-17). "Overview of Early Launch AntiMalware - Windows drivers". learn.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
denisebmsft (2023-10-27). "Protect security settings with tamper protection". learn.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2023-11-20.

support.microsoft.com

"How to Remove an Active-X Control in Windows". Microsoft. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
"Help protect my PC with Windows Defender Offline". support.microsoft.com. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
"Turn off Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security - Microsoft Support". support.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
"Prevent changes to security settings with Tamper Protection - Microsoft Support". support.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2023-11-20.

docs.microsoft.com

"Microsoft Defender Antivirus compatibility". docs.microsoft.com. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
Lich, Brian (18 May 2017). "Windows Defender Antivirus in the Windows Defender Security Center app". docs.microsoft.com. Archived from the original on 3 August 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2020. In Windows 10, version 1703 (also known as the Creators Update), the Windows Defender app is now part of the Windows Defender Security Center.
"What's new in Windows 10, version 1703 for IT Pros". docs.microsoft.com. 9 May 2017. Archived from the original on 2 June 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2020. Windows Defender is now called Windows Defender Antivirus
"What's new in Windows 10, version 1809 for IT Pros". docs.microsoft.com. September 2018. Archived from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020. Windows Defender Security Center is now called Windows Security.

techcommunity.microsoft.com

"Announcing Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac". TECHCOMMUNITY.MICROSOFT.COM. 2019-03-21. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
"Announcing Microsoft Defender ATP for Android". TECHCOMMUNITY.MICROSOFT.COM. 2020-06-23. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on iOS is generally available". TECHCOMMUNITY.MICROSOFT.COM. 2020-12-07. Retrieved 2021-03-07.

technet.microsoft.com

"Protect Your PC with New Security Features in Windows Vista". Microsoft. November 2006. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
Whitney, Lance (31 August 2016). "Utility Spotlight: Repair Your PC Infection". technet.microsoft.com. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
"Microsoft Security Advisory 4022344". TechNet. Microsoft. 8 May 2017.

news.microsoft.com

"Microsoft Acquires Anti-Spyware Leader GIANT Company". PressPass. 16 December 2004. Archived from the original on 17 June 2005. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
"Gates Highlights Progress on Security, Outlines Next Steps for Continued Innovation". PressPass. 15 February 2005. Archived from the original on 6 June 2005. Retrieved 21 December 2020.

apps.microsoft.com

"Microsoft Defender". Microsoft Apps. Retrieved 2025-06-19.

browserdefaults.microsoft.com

"Microsoft Defender Browser Protection". browserdefaults.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2024-05-31.

windows.microsoft.com

"Using Software Explorer in Windows Defender". Support. Microsoft. Archived from the original on 14 October 2009. Retrieved 26 April 2017.

answers.microsoft.com

Hau, Kevin (23 June 2009). "Windows Defender and Microsoft Security Essentials". Microsoft Answers. Microsoft Corporation. Retrieved 19 December 2020.

download.microsoft.com

Bott, Ed (2013). Introducing Windows 8.1 for IT Professionals (PDF). Microsoft Press (published 15 October 2013). p. 8. ISBN 978-0-7356-8427-0. If you install a different antimalware solution, Windows Defender disables its real-time protection but remains available.

social.microsoft.com

"How to Get the Old Windows Defender in Windows 10 Back". social.microsoft.com. There appears to be no way to access the "classic UI" in 1803.

pcmag.com

"Intel CPU Performance Takes a Big Hit Due to Windows Defender Bug". PCMAG. Retrieved 2023-11-20.

play.google.com

"Microsoft Defender: Antivirus". Google Play. Retrieved 2025-06-19.

softpedia.com

news.softpedia.com

Marius, Marius Oiaga (30 August 2010). "Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0 and 2.0 Disable Windows Defender". news.softpedia.com. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
Popa, Bogdan (24 April 2017). "Quick Tip: Use the Old Windows Defender in Windows 10 Creators Update". www.softpedia.com. Archived from the original on 27 April 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2021.

speedguide.net

"Windows 10 & Windows Defender Interface". the "Classic" Windows Defender interface has been removed in the 1803 version of Windows 10

technet.com

blogs.technet.com

Garms, Jason (4 November 2005). "What's in a name?? A lot!! Announcing Windows Defender!". blogs.technet.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2005. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
Dodson, Steve (4 November 2005). "Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware is now......"Windows Defender"". blogs.technet.com. Archived from the original on 24 November 2005. Retrieved 21 December 2020.

techrepublic.com

Shultz, Greg (17 November 2016). "Windows Defender: Past, present, and future". Retrieved 13 June 2017.

web.archive.org

Kingsley, Robert (18 January 2013). "Windows Defender in Windows 8 and Windows 7 – What's New & Different?". www.digitalcitizen.life. Archived from the original on 19 December 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
"Microsoft Acquires Anti-spyware Leader Giant Company Software Inc". www.giantcompany.com. December 2004. Archived from the original on 30 December 2004. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
Thurrot, Paul (6 October 2010). "Microsoft Windows Anti-Spyware Preview: Paul Thurott's SuperSite for Windows". SuperSite for Windows. Archived from the original on 5 August 2016. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
"Microsoft Acquires Anti-Spyware Leader GIANT Company". PressPass. 16 December 2004. Archived from the original on 17 June 2005. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
"Gates Highlights Progress on Security, Outlines Next Steps for Continued Innovation". PressPass. 15 February 2005. Archived from the original on 6 June 2005. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
Garms, Jason (4 November 2005). "What's in a name?? A lot!! Announcing Windows Defender!". blogs.technet.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2005. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
Dodson, Steve (4 November 2005). "Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware is now......"Windows Defender"". blogs.technet.com. Archived from the original on 24 November 2005. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
Thurrott, Paul (14 February 2006). "Windows Defender Beta 2 Review: Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows". SuperSite for Windows. Archived from the original on 7 January 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
"Windows Defender: Startseite" (in German). Microsoft Corporation. Archived from the original on 30 January 2009. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
"マイクロソフトセキュリティ At Home" (in Japanese). Microsoft Corporation. Archived from the original on 18 January 2010. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
"Windows Defender: Release notes". www.microsoft.com. 23 October 2006. Archived from the original on 30 October 2006. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
"Windows® Defender". www.microsoft.com. 8 November 2006. Archived from the original on 18 November 2006. Retrieved 21 December 2020. Windows Defender no longer supports Windows 2000
"Frequently asked questions about Windows Defender". www.microsoft.com. 13 February 2006. Archived from the original on 30 October 2006. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
"Using Software Explorer in Windows Defender". Support. Microsoft. Archived from the original on 14 October 2009. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
Thurrott, Paul (6 October 2010). "Windows 7 Annoyances". Supersite for Windows. Penton. Archived from the original on 1 July 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
Lich, Brian (18 May 2017). "Windows Defender Antivirus in the Windows Defender Security Center app". docs.microsoft.com. Archived from the original on 3 August 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2020. In Windows 10, version 1703 (also known as the Creators Update), the Windows Defender app is now part of the Windows Defender Security Center.
Popa, Bogdan (24 April 2017). "Quick Tip: Use the Old Windows Defender in Windows 10 Creators Update". www.softpedia.com. Archived from the original on 27 April 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
Williams, Wayne (24 August 2017). "How to get the classic Windows Defender back on Windows 10 Creators Update". BetaNews. Archived from the original on 5 March 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
"What's new in Windows 10, version 1703 for IT Pros". docs.microsoft.com. 9 May 2017. Archived from the original on 2 June 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2020. Windows Defender is now called Windows Defender Antivirus
"What's new in Windows 10, version 1809 for IT Pros". docs.microsoft.com. September 2018. Archived from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020. Windows Defender Security Center is now called Windows Security.
"Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18945". Windows Experience Blog. 26 July 2019. Archived from the original on 26 July 2019. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
"Windows Security: Microsoft Defender Antivirus & More". www.microsoft.com. June 2020. Archived from the original on 30 June 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020. Formerly known as Windows Defender, Microsoft Defender Antivirus still delivers the [...]

winaero.com

"Get Classic Windows Defender in Windows 10 Creators Update". 18 April 2017. Classic UI its gone on windows 10 enterprise 1803, try other way pls (Comments section)

windows.com

blogs.windows.com

"Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18945". Windows Experience Blog. 26 July 2019. Archived from the original on 26 July 2019. Retrieved 19 December 2020.

windowsbbs.com

"Version 1803 and Windows Defender". In previous versions a link to [...] MSASCui.exe" opened the program in the "classic" user interface but no longer.

windowscentral.com

"What's new in Windows Defender for Windows 10 Anniversary Update". windowscentral.com. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2018.

windowsloop.com

Bashkarla (2019-10-27). "How to Limit Windows Defender CPU Usage". WindowsLoop. Retrieved 2023-11-20.

winsupersite.com

Thurrot, Paul (6 October 2010). "Microsoft Windows Anti-Spyware Preview: Paul Thurott's SuperSite for Windows". SuperSite for Windows. Archived from the original on 5 August 2016. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
Thurrott, Paul (14 February 2006). "Windows Defender Beta 2 Review: Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows". SuperSite for Windows. Archived from the original on 7 January 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
Thurrott, Paul (6 October 2010). "Windows 7 Annoyances". Supersite for Windows. Penton. Archived from the original on 1 July 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2015.

zdnet.com

"Windows 10 telemetry secrets: Where, when, and why Microsoft collects your data". ZDNET. Retrieved 2023-11-20.