Microsoft Defender Preview

Microsoft Defender Preview is an antivirus for the Windows platform. It provides reliable protection from external threats of various types. Automatic database updates and scheduled system checks are provided. All events are recorded in a special log. The description notes that the program is not positioned as a complete alternative to the standard antivirus, which is used in Windows 11 and 10.

Installation

At the time of publishing the review, the application is uploaded to the Microsoft Store catalog, but only users in the United States can download it. The company plans to release a version for mobile platforms in the future. Future access is also expected to be available as part of a Microsoft 365 package subscription.

Protection

Antivirus provides all modern aspects of operating system protection. There are several types of scans, there is an option to check a specific file. Connected drives and files downloaded from the network are automatically scanned. There is an option to scan any devices bound to the account. After launching, a start panel opens with basic information, including the number of scanned files. At any time, you can manually run the scan by selecting the desired directory. Information about all detected threats and suspicious files is displayed in a separate section and recorded in the event log. The utility can function in the background, scanning Internet pages and downloaded files for malicious modules. This provides reliable protection against the interception of personal and payment data. Another useful option is a quick check of external drives. In the settings you can specify that such devices are checked automatically at the moment of connection.

Features

• antivirus that provides protection against various types of external threats;
• the ability to disable individual modules;
• scanning of opened Internet pages and downloaded files;
• the application can be downloaded for free.