How to Enable Tamper Protection in Microsoft Defender

Step by step

1. 15 sec

   Open Windows Security settings

   Click the Start button and type Windows Security into the search bar. Select the Windows Security app from the search results to launch the dashboard.

2. 15 sec

   Navigate to Virus & threat protection

   Within the Windows Security dashboard, click on the Virus & threat protection icon. This menu houses the primary configuration settings for real-time defense.

3. 30 sec

   Access protection settings

   Look for the Virus & threat protection settings header. Click the Manage settings link located directly below it to modify your active security parameters.

4. 30 sec

   Toggle Tamper Protection to On

   Scroll down the settings list until you reach the Tamper Protection section. Click the toggle switch to set it to On.

   Note: If you do not see the toggle, verify that you are logged in with an administrator account.
5. 15 sec

   Authorize the system change

   A User Account Control prompt will appear asking for permission to make changes. Click Yes to finalize the activation of Tamper Protection.

   Note: The setting is now active and will persist across system restarts.