Download Details
- Version
- 102.2608.18002.0 (latest)
- File size
- 15.17 MB
- License
- Free
- Security scan
- VirusTotal: 71 of 71 engines say OK (0 flagged)
- Developer
- Microsoft Corporation
- Supported OS
- Windows 11, Windows 10
- Installers
- 64-bit (x64), 32-bit (x86), ARM (Arm64)
- Downloads
- 8571
About Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Defender is the free antivirus from Microsoft, built to protect Windows 11 and Windows 10 PCs in the background. It suits anyone who wants solid everyday protection without extra subscriptions, popups or upsells. It is worth having on for most home users. Real-time scanning, cloud-delivered updates and ransomware safeguards…Want to know more first? Read the full Microsoft Defender review.
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