Tech riderRev. 23 Sept 2026
Windows Security
- 1Runs onWindows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Protection scopecomplete security
- 4Supported platformsWindows 10, Windows 11
- 5Ransomware protectionYes
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: support.microsoft.com
Overview
Windows Security is ranked #39 of 116 in antivirus software on Specifiction, made by Windows Security (Redmond, Washington, USA). It runs on Windows.
Compared on antivirus software
- Free plan
- Yessupport.microsoft.com
- Protection scope
- complete securitysupport.microsoft.com
- Supported platforms
- Windows 10, Windows 11support.microsoft.com
- Ransomware protection
- Yessupport.microsoft.com
Company
- Founded
- 1975support.microsoft.com · 23 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Redmond, Washington, United Statessupport.microsoft.com · 23 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Antivirus Software in 2026#39 of 116
- Best Malware Removal Software in 2026#17 of 31
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Sources
- support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-malware-p· checked 23 Sept 2026