Microsoft Defender is a component of Microsoft Windows 10 to delivers comprehensive, built-in and ongoing security protections. Its' component includes anti-virus, anti-malware, firewall and more, to keep your personal computer safe.
You may learn more about Windows Defender from Microsoft website.
NOTE: Windows Defender cannot be enabled when another anti-virus is installed, e.g. Trend Micro Antivirus
To enable Windows Defender
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1. Click the windows logo |
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2. Scroll down and click Windows Security to open the application.
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3. On the Windows Security screen, check if any antivirus program has been installed and running in your computer. |
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Green tick: An antivirus program is present and running in your computer. Enabling of Windows Defender is not necessary as your computer is protected by Windows Defender. |
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No tick: No antivirus present and Windows Defender is not enabled in your computer. Please proceed to next step to enable Windows Defender, to keep your personal computer safe.
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4. Click on Virus & threat protection as shown
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5. Next, select Virus & threat protection icon
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6. Turn on for Real-time protection
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in the bottom left corner of the screen. The Start menu will pop up. 
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