A+ 1202 Windows OS Security Settings

How do you activate Microsoft Defender Antivirus on a Windows system?

Go to Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Manage settings > Turn on Real-time protection.

How do you deactivate Microsoft Defender Antivirus temporarily?

Turn off Real-time protection under Virus & threat protection settings.

How do you manually update Microsoft Defender Antivirus definitions?

Go to Virus & threat protection > Check for updates > Update.

How do you activate the Windows Firewall?

Go to Control Panel > Windows Defender Firewall > Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.

How do you deactivate the Windows Firewall for a specific network profile?

Choose the network (Private or Public) under Firewall settings and turn it off.

How do you allow or block a specific port through the Windows Firewall?

Advanced settings > Inbound/Outbound Rules > New Rule > Port.

How do you control application access through the Windows Firewall?

Go to Firewall settings > Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall > Choose app.

How do you check if a user account is a local account or a Microsoft account?

Settings > Accounts > Your Info will show "Local account" or email address for Microsoft account.

How do you create a standard user account on Windows?

Settings > Accounts > Family & other users > Add someone else to this PC > Assign Standard account.

How do you make a user an administrator?

How do you enable or disable the Guest user account?

net user Guest /active:yes or no

How do you assign Power User privileges to an account?

Use Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc) > Add to group > Power Users.

What is the difference between a local account and a Microsoft account?

A local account is stored only on the computer, while a Microsoft account connects to online services and syncs settings across devices.

What is a standard user account in Windows?

An account with limited permissions that can use most software but cannot make system-wide changes.