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What is the name of the antivirus and anti-malware software included in Windows 10 and Windows 11?
What is the name of the antivirus and anti-malware software included in Windows 10 and Windows 11?
- Windows Antivirus Suite
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus (correct)
- Defender Security Software
- Microsoft Security Essentials
Where can you find the Microsoft Defender Antivirus settings on Windows 10 and Windows 11?
Where can you find the Microsoft Defender Antivirus settings on Windows 10 and Windows 11?
- In the Microsoft Store under Software Protection
- In the Microsoft Office app under Security Features
- In the Control Panel under System Security
- In the Windows Security app under virus and threat protection settings (correct)
What is the purpose of temporarily disabling real-time protection on antivirus software?
What is the purpose of temporarily disabling real-time protection on antivirus software?
- To increase internet speed
- To update the antivirus software
- To improve system performance
- To troubleshoot issues with applications (correct)
What is another name for Microsoft Defender Antivirus as mentioned in the text?
What is another name for Microsoft Defender Antivirus as mentioned in the text?
Why is it recommended to have antivirus software always enabled according to the text?
Why is it recommended to have antivirus software always enabled according to the text?
Where can you manage real-time protection settings in Windows Security on Windows 10 and Windows 11 according to the text?
Where can you manage real-time protection settings in Windows Security on Windows 10 and Windows 11 according to the text?
What is the purpose of real-time protection in antivirus software?
What is the purpose of real-time protection in antivirus software?
How can you disable real-time protection in Windows Security?
How can you disable real-time protection in Windows Security?
Why is it important to keep antivirus signatures up to date?
Why is it important to keep antivirus signatures up to date?
What does the Windows Security app prompt you with when disabling real-time protection?
What does the Windows Security app prompt you with when disabling real-time protection?
Where can you check for virus and threat protection updates in Windows Security?
Where can you check for virus and threat protection updates in Windows Security?
What is the main function of the Windows Defender Firewall?
What is the main function of the Windows Defender Firewall?
What should you do after disabling the firewall for troubleshooting purposes?
What should you do after disabling the firewall for troubleshooting purposes?
What is an example of a situation where you might disable the firewall for a specific network?
What is an example of a situation where you might disable the firewall for a specific network?
What is the purpose of User Account Control (UAC) in Windows?
What is the purpose of User Account Control (UAC) in Windows?
Which utility in Windows encrypts everything on a Windows volume, including personal files and the operating system?
Which utility in Windows encrypts everything on a Windows volume, including personal files and the operating system?
What is the purpose of BitLocker To Go in Windows?
What is the purpose of BitLocker To Go in Windows?
Who can take advantage of the Encrypting File System (EFS) in Windows?
Who can take advantage of the Encrypting File System (EFS) in Windows?
What happens if someone administratively resets your password when using EFS encrypted data?
What happens if someone administratively resets your password when using EFS encrypted data?
What is the purpose of the Secure Desktop in relation to User Account Control (UAC) in Windows?
What is the purpose of the Secure Desktop in relation to User Account Control (UAC) in Windows?
What options can you use for logging in to a Windows device?
What options can you use for logging in to a Windows device?
What determines the access rights to files and objects on a local drive in NTFS?
What determines the access rights to files and objects on a local drive in NTFS?
What happens when NTFS permissions are set to read-only but share permissions allow full access?
What happens when NTFS permissions are set to read-only but share permissions allow full access?
What is the difference between explicit and inherited permissions in Windows?
What is the difference between explicit and inherited permissions in Windows?
When connecting over a network to a shared folder, what permissions take priority?
When connecting over a network to a shared folder, what permissions take priority?
How can you modify login methods on a Windows device?
How can you modify login methods on a Windows device?
What is required to perform functions like editing system files and installing services in Windows?
What is required to perform functions like editing system files and installing services in Windows?
Which permission screen provides a large number of configurable options like full control and modify?
Which permission screen provides a large number of configurable options like full control and modify?
'Inherited permissions' in Windows are based on what?
'Inherited permissions' in Windows are based on what?
What warning message pops up when turning off the Windows Defender Firewall?
What warning message pops up when turning off the Windows Defender Firewall?
What does the Control Panel option in Windows allow you to do regarding the Windows Defender Firewall?
What does the Control Panel option in Windows allow you to do regarding the Windows Defender Firewall?
What happens if you choose to block all incoming connections in the Windows Firewall?
What happens if you choose to block all incoming connections in the Windows Firewall?
What type of rules can you create in the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security?
What type of rules can you create in the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security?
What does enabling Windows Defender Firewall do to the security of your Windows system?
What does enabling Windows Defender Firewall do to the security of your Windows system?
What is the purpose of building a rule for outgoing traffic in the firewall?
What is the purpose of building a rule for outgoing traffic in the firewall?
What does the warning message about significant changes when accessing advanced firewall settings indicate?
What does the warning message about significant changes when accessing advanced firewall settings indicate?
Why might you want to choose 'block all incoming connections' when on an insecure network?
Why might you want to choose 'block all incoming connections' when on an insecure network?
What option ensures that nothing can connect to your computer from outside in Windows Firewall settings?
What option ensures that nothing can connect to your computer from outside in Windows Firewall settings?
'More Options' is used in Windows Firewall settings for what purpose?
'More Options' is used in Windows Firewall settings for what purpose?
What is the purpose of creating a rule based on a port number for outbound traffic in the Windows firewall?
What is the purpose of creating a rule based on a port number for outbound traffic in the Windows firewall?
Why might creating separate rules for individual browsers be inefficient?
Why might creating separate rules for individual browsers be inefficient?
When configuring a firewall rule for blocking web traffic, what does specifying TCP indicate?
When configuring a firewall rule for blocking web traffic, what does specifying TCP indicate?
What does blocking ports 80 and 443 in the firewall rule accomplish?
What does blocking ports 80 and 443 in the firewall rule accomplish?
How does logging in with a Microsoft account benefit users according to the text?
How does logging in with a Microsoft account benefit users according to the text?
Where are details of local accounts stored in Windows?
Where are details of local accounts stored in Windows?
What is the purpose of adding users to different groups in Windows?
What is the purpose of adding users to different groups in Windows?
What is one common alternative authentication method mentioned in the text other than a username and password?
What is one common alternative authentication method mentioned in the text other than a username and password?
Study Notes
- Windows 10 and Windows 11 come with built-in antivirus software called Microsoft Defender Antivirus.
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus is included in the Windows Security app, available for free and provides real-time protection against viruses and malware.
- Users can disable real-time protection temporarily for troubleshooting purposes. This can be found under virus and threat protection settings in the Windows Security app.
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus uses signatures to determine if software is malicious, and users should keep these signatures updated for optimal security.
- Users can manually check for antivirus signature updates by clicking on "protection updates" within the virus and threat protection settings.
- Windows 10 and Windows 11 also include the Windows Defender Firewall, which is a software-based firewall that can be turned on or off as needed for troubleshooting purposes.
- Users can disable the firewall for a particular network through the Windows Security app or the Control Panel.
- Blocking all incoming connections is an option in the Windows Defender Firewall settings, useful for securing connections on insecure networks.
- Custom rules can be created in the Windows Defender Firewall to block or allow traffic to specific applications or port numbers.
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Learn how to create new rules in the Windows firewall based on programs, port numbers, predefined configurations, or custom settings. Explore setting up outbound traffic rules for specific browsers and managing multiple browser rules efficiently.
