Protecting your computer with antivirus software is extremely important. While antivirus software doesn't guarantee you won't get a computer virus, when used in combination with safe surfing habits, ...

In this post, we will show you the differences between the different types of virus scans provided by Windows Security. Windows Defender, or Windows Security/Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11 ...

Michael Gersten wants to be absolutely sure malware can’t interfere with his security scan. No matter how good your security software, and how well you keep it up to date, there’s always that nagging ...

Q: When I do a full virus scan on my PC, the program says I have 683,000 files. How do I find and get rid of the unnecessary files? A: Depending upon your setup, there are a few things you can check ...

Even if you're cautious, there's always a chance that a virus could sneak onto your PC. Sure, Windows does have built-in security to block malware, but all it takes is one wrong click. Maybe it's a ...

An anti-virus program crashing during a scan adds insult to injury: you're already trying to do right by removing malware infections. There's no stand-out cause for crashing during a virus scan; while ...