What it does is basically scan the locations that are commonly known for viruses and malware on a computer, e.g., Windows folder, Downloads folder, Registry keys, Windows startup folders, and more.

In this guide, we have compared AVG and Windows Defender and explained the features where they differ and protect your Windows 11/10 PC.

Fix high memory usage caused by Antimalware Service Executable on Windows 11 with easy steps like disabling real-time protection, removing pirated apps, and more.

Windows Defender does a decent job of blocking malware but lacks many of the protection features found in suites like Trend Micro Internet Security.

Microsoft this week announced that its Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management solution can now scan Windows devices that are lacking certain agent support.