diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-security-center-antivirus.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-security-center-antivirus.md index a366040ff8..28de95d764 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-security-center-antivirus.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-security-center-antivirus.md @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ This section describes how to perform some of the most common tasks when reviewi ![Security intelligence version number information](images/defender/wdav-wdsc-defs.png) -1. Open the Windows Security app by searching the start menu for **Security**, and then selecting **Windows Security**. +1. Open the Windows Security app by searching the start menu for *Security*, and then selecting **Windows Security**. 2. Select the **Virus & threat protection** tile (or the shield icon on the left menu bar). @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ This section describes how to perform some of the most common tasks when reviewi ### Ensure Microsoft Defender Antivirus is enabled in the Windows Security app -1. Open the Windows Security app by clicking the shield icon in the task bar or searching the start menu for **Defender**. +1. Open the Windows Security app by searching the start menu for *Security*, and then selecting **Windows Security**. 2. Select the **Virus & threat protection** tile (or the shield icon on the left menu bar). @@ -89,11 +89,9 @@ This section describes how to perform some of the most common tasks when reviewi > If you switch **Real-time protection** off, it will automatically turn back on after a short delay. This is to ensure you are protected from malware and threats. > If you install another antivirus product, Microsoft Defender Antivirus automatically disables itself and is indicated as such in the Windows Security app. A setting will appear that will allow you to enable [limited periodic scanning](limited-periodic-scanning-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md). - - ### Add exclusions for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in the Windows Security app -1. Open the Windows Security app by clicking the shield icon in the task bar or searching the start menu for **Defender**. +1. Open the Windows Security app by searching the start menu for *Security*, and then selecting **Windows Security**. 2. Select the **Virus & threat protection** tile (or the shield icon on the left menu bar). @@ -103,8 +101,6 @@ This section describes how to perform some of the most common tasks when reviewi 5. Select the plus icon (**+**) to choose the type and set the options for each exclusion. - - The following table summarizes exclusion types and what happens: |Exclusion type |Defined by |What happens | @@ -118,27 +114,23 @@ To learn more, see the following resources: - [Configure and validate exclusions based on file extension and folder location](./configure-extension-file-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) - [Configure exclusions for files opened by processes](./configure-process-opened-file-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) -### Review threat detection history in the Windows Defender Security Center app +## Review threat detection history in the Windows Defender Security Center app -1. Open the Windows Defender Security Center app by clicking the shield icon in the task bar or searching the start menu for **Defender**. +1. Open the Windows Security app by searching the start menu for *Security*, and then selecting **Windows Security**. 2. Select the **Virus & threat protection** tile (or the shield icon on the left menu bar). -3. Select **Threat history** +3. Select **Protection history**. Any recent items are listed. -4. Select **See full history** under each of the categories (**Current threats**, **Quarantined threats**, **Allowed threats**). +## Set ransomware protection and recovery options - - -### Set ransomware protection and recovery options - -1. Open the Windows Security app by clicking the shield icon in the task bar or searching the start menu for **Defender**. +1. Open the Windows Security app by searching the start menu for *Security*, and then selecting **Windows Security**. 2. Select the **Virus & threat protection** tile (or the shield icon on the left menu bar). -3. Select **Ransomware protection**. +3. Under **Ransomware protection**, select **Manage ransomware protection**. -4. To change Controlled folder access settings, see [Protect important folders with Controlled folder access](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/controlled-folders). +4. To change **Controlled folder access** settings, see [Protect important folders with Controlled folder access](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/controlled-folders). 5. To set up ransomware recovery options, select **Set up** under **Ransomware data recovery** and follow the instructions for linking or setting up your OneDrive account so you can easily recover from a ransomware attack.