Windows Defender for Windows 11 download

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Microsoft’s in-house security app, the Microsoft Defender is available for download on Windows 11/10 computers. They first got things underway by releasing a preview version of this app, which was available for download on Windows and Android devices, and users can now get the full version of the app from the Microsoft Store. Today, we will look at how you can download the Windows Defender app on a Windows 11 or 10 PC.

Windows Defender for Windows 11 download

Microsoft has Windows Defender app integrated with Windows Security on Windows 11 and Windows 10. But the company has now released Microsoft Defender as a separate, standalone app, not just on Windows, but also macOS and Android.

The process of downloading Microsoft Defender on Windows is the same as it is for downloading a third-party app. Here are the steps that you need to follow:

  1. Open up the search panel from the Taskbar
  2. Type “Store” and subsequently open the Windows Store
  3. Search for Microsoft Defender in the search bar present on its homepage. In doing so, you’ll be linked to the Microsoft Defender download page
  4. Now click on the “Get” button and wait till the download and installation are finished

Windows Defender for Windows 11 download

Once it has been installed, you can open it from the Windows Store and log in with your Microsoft credentials. Users should note that Microsoft Defender necessitates having a Microsoft 365 Family or Microsoft 365 Personal subscription. You can find a ticker among the app details, to check whether your PC is compatible with this app, as well as some other additional information, like the fact that you can use Microsoft Defender on as many as 10 Windows devices at a time.

Microsoft Defender for Windows 11/10/Server can be downloaded here from the Microsoft Store. I repeat, Microsoft Defender requires a Microsoft 365 Family or Microsoft 365 Personal subscription.

NOTE: IF Windows Security in Windows 11 not opening or working, you should not download this one. You can reset Windows Security or reinstall Windows Defender via Settings.

We hope that this post made it easy for you to understand how you can download Microsoft Defender.

Read: How to enable or disable Windows Defender Firewall

Is Microsoft Windows Defender free?

If you don’t have an antivirus tool on your PC and are wondering if Microsoft Defender is a free, feasible option for you, then yes. The Microsoft Defender app is free to download from the Windows Store, although you are required to have a Microsoft 365 pack for it, the plans are priced variedly.

Do I need an antivirus if I have Windows Defender?

Another doubt that most Windows’ Microsoft Defender users had was if they needed antivirus software to work alongside Microsoft’s built-in PC protector. Since Microsoft Defender lacks endpoint protection and response and only goes through your emails, browser history, and cache data to look for cyber threats, which are also limited in number, it is advised that you run an antivirus software while still using Microsoft Defender.

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By Vera | Follow | Last Updated August 18, 2022

Windows Defender for Windows 11 download

Microsoft is developing a new security app for Windows 11 and 10 and it is Microsoft Defender Preview. Now, it is available to download and use. To learn much information about the Microsoft Defender app for Windows 11/10, read this post from MiniTool and you can know what it is.

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Available - New Windows Defender Preview for Windows 11/10

In Windows 11 and 10, there is an inbuilt security tool called Windows Defender or Windows Security. It is used to offer real-time protection to prevent viruses and malware attacks. This antivirus software runs fine to keep your PC safe.

But home networks are more and more complicated, diverse, and connected. Some antivirus manufacturers devote themselves to offering a version to let you manage all the devices from a single dashboard. Microsoft is not an exception and it is working on a new security app called Microsoft Defender.

Simply speaking, it is designed to protect Windows 11/10 devices, macOS computers, and phones (Android and iPhone). To be specific, you can use a unified dashboard to manage these devices that are connected with the same Microsoft account. If you don’t have a Microsoft account, go to click here to create one.

According to reports, now Microsoft Defender Preview is only available for Windows 11 and 10, as well as Android. In the following part, let’s go to see some details about this app.

Features of Microsoft Defender Preview

In the interface of the Microsoft Defender app for Windows 11/10, you can see three panes

  • Left: It offers a security tip to tell you how to stay safe online.
  • Right: It shows you a way to add other devices and protect them. To be specific, you can use an email or QR code to invite other family members to install Microsoft Defender on other devices like Android, iPhone, or Mac besides Windows 10/11 via the same Microsoft account. You can view the security information of all the devices.
  • Center: It shows This device – you can access the detailed security information of your devices, including the last threat scan, the number of scanned files, and threats that are found.
Windows Defender for Windows 11 download

Besides, when you click This device, you can know whether all the security components are working properly, for example, virus & threat protection, update, and ransomware protection. You can also check for the security history.

Microsoft Defender Download Windows 11/10 and Android

In terms of the Microsoft Defender app for Windows 11/10, no subscription is required for the preview version. But in the future, a Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscription is required.

How to get this new Windows Defender on your PC or Android phone?

Windows Defender Download Windows 11 and 10

Go to download new Windows Defender via Microsoft Store.

  1. Just click this link and click the Get button.
  2. In the popup, click Open Microsoft Store to download it via the app.
Windows Defender for Windows 11 download

To run Microsoft Defender, the PC should run Windows 10 version 19041.0 or higher. Besides, this app supports 32-bit/64-bit systems and the Xbox console.

Windows Defender for Android Download

To use Microsoft Defender Preview on your Android device, you can go to the Google Play store and click Install to get this app.

Currently, Microsoft Defender Preview is only available in the United States. But as it gets more testing, it can be used in other regions.

Tip: In addition to running Windows Defender for PC protection, you can try to back up your important files to avoid data loss caused by viruses and malware. MiniTool ShadowMaker is a good Windows backup software and you can have a try.

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Vera is an editor of the MiniTool Team since 2016 who has more than 5 years’ writing experiences in the field of technical articles. Her articles mainly focus on disk & partition management, PC data recovery, video conversion, as well as PC backup & restore, helping users to solve some errors and issues when using their computers. In her spare times, she likes shopping, playing games and reading some articles.

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