Windows Defender: Real-Time Protection

How to use Real-Time Protection in Windows Defender

To help prevent spyware and other unwanted software from infecting your computer, turn on Windows Defender Real-Time Protection and select all Real-Time Protection options.

Note: To complete these steps, you must be logged on as Administrator or be a member of the Administrators group.

To turn on Real-Time Protection

1. Open Windows Defender (click Start, type Windows Defender in the search field, and press Enter).

2. Click Tools, and then click General Settings.

3. Under Real-Time Protection options, select the Use Real-Time Protection (recommended) check box.

4. Select the options that you want. To help protect your privacy and your computer, Microsoft recommends that you select all Real-Time Protection options.

5. Under Choose when Windows Defender should notify you, select the options you want, and then click Save.