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Error message when you try to start Windows Defender on a computer that you recently upgraded to Windows Vista: “Application failed to initialize” – Microsoft Support
Describes that you receive an “Application failed to initialize” error message when you try to start Windows Defender on a Windows Vista-based computer after you uninstall Windows Defender. Provides two resolutions.
Error message when you start a Windows Vista-based computer: “Windows has blocked some startup programs” – Microsoft Support
Describes an issue that occurs in Windows Vista. Windows may block some startup programs and services. A resolution is included.
Mitigation of a large number of block events that collect in the MDATP portal – Microsoft Support
Describes how to mitigate large numbers of block events that collect in the MDATP portal.
Update your security processor (TPM) firmware – Microsoft Support
Learn how to update your security processor or TPM firmware to protect Windows 10 and your device from attacks by malicious software.
HackTool:Win32/AutoKMS – Microsoft Support
HackTool:Win32/AutoKMS
Turn Microsoft Defender Firewall on or off – Microsoft Support
Get the steps for turning Windows Defender Firewall on or off.
Risks of allowing apps through Windows Defender Firewall – Microsoft Support
Find out the risks of allowing apps through Windows Defender Firewall and how to add or remove apps from the list of approved apps.
Schedule a scan in Microsoft Defender Antivirus – Microsoft Support
Learn how to schedule a Windows Defender Antivirus scan at a time and frequency that you choose.
Update for Microsoft Defender antimalware platform (KB4052623) – Microsoft Support
An antimalware platform update package for Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 is available.