Find steps to confirm that Real-time Protection is enabled on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 device.
Windows 10
Windows 11
Windows 11
1.Go to Settings
2.Select Privacy & security from the left navigation panel.
3.Select Windows Security from the main navigation panel.
4.Select Open Windows Security, a pop-up will appear.
5.Select Virus & threat protection
6. Select Manage providers
7. Verify Windows Defender is On
Windows 10
1.Select Settings
2.Select Update & security from the left navigation panel.
3.Select Windows Security from the main navigation panel.
4.Select Virus & threat protection
5. Select Manage providers
6. Ensure Microsoft Defender Antivirus is on
