Overcoming Obstacles with Windows Safeguard Issues
Windows Security is a free and default antivirus program provided by Microsoft to protect your PC from outside threats. However, there are times when the security software might stop working properly, or in some cases, not start at all. And to top off, if you’re also not using a third-party antivirus app, you’re basically wide open to a myriad of security attacks.
It’s therefore crucial that Windows security is working at its best; this will keep your computer security airtight. In this article, we’ve laid down some of the best tricks that will help you fix Windows Security on your Windows 11.
1. Turn on Windows Security
In rare cases when a PC undergoes a malicious attack one of the first things that the malicious program does is turn off all the antivirus defenses like Microsoft Defender . If your PC has undergone such an attack recently, then it might be possible that you’re facing the same issue.
If that’s indeed the case then you’ll have to manually enable Windows Security on your PC. Follow these steps to continue:
Head to the Start menu search bar, type in ‘security,’ and select the best match.
From there, click on Turn on to enable the Virus & threat protection of your PC.
A new dialog box will pop up asking you to confirm if you want to go ahead with the changes; click on Yes to proceed.
The Windows Security app will be enabled instantly.
2. Update Windows 11
How long has it been since you last updated your Windows? If it’s been a while, it might be a good time to brush off the dust from your updates.
Follow these steps to check for updates on your Windows PC:
Go to the Start menu search bar, type in ‘settings,’ and select the Best match. Alternatively, press Win + I together.
Scroll down and select Windows Update.
Now click on Check for updates and Windows will start checking for updates on your PC. (If any new updates are available, they’ll be displayed on the Windows Update screen.)
Finally, click on Download & install to get the ball rolling.
Title: Overcoming Obstacles with Windows Safeguard Issues