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Eve Blakemore. We can ensure this page stays updated with the most relevant information on how to help protect your PC with Windows Defender. If your computer is running Windows 8 If your computer is running Windows 8, you already have antivirus software. If your computer is running Windows 7 Windows 7 includes spyware protection, but to protect against viruses you can download Microsoft Security Essentials for free. Click the arrow button next to Security to expand the section.

If your computer is running Windows Vista Windows Vista does not include virus protection. The status of your antivirus software is typically displayed in Windows Security Center. Click Malware protection. Type the name of the software or the publisher in the Search box on the Start menu.

Look for the icon in the notification area of the taskbar. Please help. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Vijay Korupolu M. Hi, I understand that you would like to know about the Antivirus software installed on your computer. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.

In reply to Vijay Korupolu M's post on December 30, Thank you for the response. It is not listed under my Programs but I did not delete it. Le Boule MVP. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Windows Defender in Windows 7 is just some most basic Anti-Spyware program. Action Centre also says I don't have AV installed? Do you have AV installed? In reply to Le Boule's post on August 14, Donato C.

The Windows Defender scans only the laptop apps, programs, etc, not external devices as inserted at USB hub of the same laptop. I have the same question.