Windows 10: pc security included in windows 10, v. 1909 in 2020?

I wish to change the PC security protection program on this pc. What Windows or Microsoft security features are included with the above version of windows 10 I am using? Researching the online pc protections program offered for sale is very confusing. I am a single, senior citizen, user, only basic pc knowledge and use: email, shopping, browsing. Very little is saved in files. I seem to be victimized often by phishing, viruses, malware & scams. Any advise for an ancient old lady not at all pc wise?

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Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

windows 10 pc problems after recent install of v. 1909

All desktop and taskbar icons appear/disappear at random. Two nested address bars appear instead of only 1 IE11 address bar. In Task Manager app lists it seems most are disabled, suspended, not allowed or stopped. is this normal? I suspect that aspects
of Chrome browser have been left in place after their supposed removal on 1/13/2020 and new install of v. 1909.

Am afraid to Recover or Restore because of the possible loss of apps/programs/features.

Another problem is that I've always had IE11, msn as my home screen, yet now when I click the home picture at top of any screen nothing appears. Am unable to add or change home screen. Several other, minor problems are noted regularly.

Am using HP desktop PC (2016), windows 10, v. 1909(replaced 1809), 64 b. Any suggestions a novice could correct will be well appreciated. Thank any of you wise people, in advance.

 

Windows 10 1909 Causes Secondary Hard Drive to not be Recognized

Installing the Windows 10 1909 Update causes my secondary hard drive to not be recognized.

Steps to confirm issue:

• Secondary drive not visible in Windows Explorer
• Secondary drive not visible in device manager
• Secondary drive not visible in disk manager

Steps to replicate issue:

• Installing 1909 update

Steps to resolve issue:

• Uninstall 1909 update

Since updates can only be delayed for so long, an actual fix would be appreciated.