🔹 Introduction
Windows Defender is a free antivirus tool that come inside Windows 7. Many people don’t know it is already available in their system. If your PC is running slow or virus attack happen, you can easily turn it on and keep computer safe. In this guide, I will show you how to enable Windows Defender step by step and also how to scan and remove viruses.
🔹 How to Turn On Windows Defender in Windows 7
Follow these easy steps:
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Click on Start Menu → Go to Control Panel.
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Select System and Security.
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Now click Windows Defender.
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If it is off → press Turn On button.
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Windows Defender will open its dashboard.
🔹 How to Scan Your Computer
Once Defender is On, you can scan for virus:
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Open Windows Defender.
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Choose Scan Options (Quick Scan / Full Scan).
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Click on Scan Now.
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Wait for process finish → it will show result.
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If virus found → choose Remove or Quarantine.
🔹 Key Features of Windows Defender
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Real time protection from malware and spyware.
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Simple dashboard with easy control.
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Free and pre-installed in Windows 7.
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Update virus definitions regularly.
🔹 Perfect For
Windows Defender is perfect for basic users, students and home computers who don’t want to install heavy third-party antivirus. It protect system from common virus without extra cost.
🔹 FAQ (Simple English)
Q1: Is Windows Defender enough for Windows 7?
Yes, for normal usage it is enough. But for advanced security you can also use other antivirus.
Q2: Why my Windows Defender is not turning on?
Maybe another antivirus is already installed. You need to uninstall that first.
Q3: Can Windows Defender remove all viruses?
It remove most common virus, spyware and malware. But some advanced virus need strong security software.
Q4: Does Windows Defender update in Windows 7?
Yes, but only if you keep Windows Update turn on.
