Windows 10: Is windows security enough protection for my PC?

I’ve heard that it doesn’t do live scans and that it can miss a lot of viruses.

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Clear Windows Security Center (Defender) Protection History

Did not work for me. After going through all steps I still have protection history full

 

windows security wont help with ransomware protection

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand the difficulties you are facing while setting up the
Ransomware protection feature on your PC. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the Windows Version and Build of Windows 10 installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
• What is the make and model of the PC?

• Do you have any non-Microsoft Antivirus/security program installed?
  
• Is OneDrive installed on the PC?
  

In this scenario, if OneDrive is missing, we can try the following steps and check.

1. Download and install
   OneDrive.
   
2. Once OneDrive is installed, then sign in with your Microsoft account.
   
3. Then Press Windows + I key and select Updates & Security.
   
4. Click on Windows Security from the left pane.
   
5. Click on Virus & threat protection.
   
6. Scroll down and check if you still have the Setup OneDrive button.
   
7. Click on Manage ransomware protection link and you will see your Microsoft Account under OneDrive.
   

You may also refer these articles for more information:

Microsoft Defender
Antivirus in the Windows Security app

Stopping ransomware
where it counts: Protecting your data with Controlled folder access



Regards,



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

What are the chances of getting viruses from secure online games?

+1 to what Bjorn_Of_Iceland said. The actual servers and games won't give you an infection. I've certainly never heard a case of this happening.

The best way to protect yourself is not to use dodgy copies of software, as it might well be infected with a rootkit, keylogger etc.

Then, just make sure that you secure your PC as a whole, by following the basics:

• Using a hardware firewall
• Using a good quality software internet security suite, such as Kaspersky
• Fully patch your Windows with all the latest security updates
• Use your common sense and minimize your PCs exposure to threats