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Comprehensive security comes standard

Windows 10 brings you built-in protection. That means more security features, safer authentication and ongoing updates delivered for the supported lifetime of your device – all at no extra cost to you.

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Malware’s worst enemy

Windows Defender is your anti-virus security solution that delivers comprehensive and real-time protection against software threats across email, cloud and web. Because it not only detects and removes viruses, spyware and malware, Windows Defender is the last thing a malware threat ever sees.

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Stop attacks in their tracks

Windows Firewall is network protection designed to keep hackers and malicious software from gaining access to your PC. By checking all information coming in through a network or the internet, Windows Firewall creates a protective barrier between your PC and the external world. It’s your ring of fire.

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Protection online

SmartScreen Filter1 is online protection built into Windows, Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer browsers to help keep you protected from malicious websites and downloads. Your Windows PC, phone and Xbox use this always up-to-date feature to give you a superior level of 24/7 protection against phishing and malware threats when you are online.

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The secret password is: You

Windows Hello lets you unlock your device in the safest and easiest way possible – with a look or a touch. Using biometric recognition2, Windows Hello allows you to log in faster and without passwords.

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Help keep your kids protected

Parental controls help keep your kids safe across all of your family’s devices including Xbox, Windows 10 PCs, tablets and mobile devices. Easily customize age-appropriate experiences for each family member.

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Data protection for lost or stolen devices

Windows uses built-in encryption to protect your device by scrambling your data to help keep it secure. If your device is lost or stolen, your data stays safer from unauthorized access. Your encryption key enables you to sign in to Windows and use your files as you normally would.

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Ongoing protection

As the most secure Windows ever built, Windows 10 provides a full suite of built-in security features – included. You’re covered by always-enabled security updates from your very first boot up, through the supported lifetime of your device.