Antivirus section

Everything you need to choose, set up and use antivirus on Windows, in the order most people need it.

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1 · Choose

Decide what protection you actually need.

2 · Set up

Turn on every useful built-in layer.

3 · Clean

What to do if you think you are infected.

4 · Stay safe

Recognise scareware before it fools you.

5 · Protect

Layers that protect your files, and what to do if they are locked.

Run only one real-time antivirus at a time.
Install security software only from the vendor’s official site or the Microsoft Store.
Updates matter as much as antivirus. Keep Windows and your browser current.
No pop-up in a web page can truly scan your PC.