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title: Hardware-based isolation (Windows 10)
description: Learn about how hardware-based isolation in Windows 10 helps to combat malware.
ms.prod: w10
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ms.sitesec: library
ms.pagetype: security
author: justinha
ms.localizationpriority: medium
ms.author: justinha
ms.date: 08/16/2018
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# Hardware-based isolation in Windows 10

**Applies to:** Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Windows Defender ATP)

Hardware-based isolation helps protect system integrity in Windows 10 and is integreated with Windows Defender ATP. 

| Feature | Description |
|------------|-------------|
| [Windows Defender Application Guard](../windows-defender-application-guard/wd-app-guard-overview.md) | Isolates untrusted sites and protects your company while your employees browse the Internet. |
| [Windows Defender System Guard](how-hardware-based-containers-help-protect-windows.md) | Protects and maintains the integrity of the system  |