If Windows Defender is turned off and you don’t have another antivirus program installed (or your other antivirus program is not working), you will see a warning in the notification area on your taskbar. Windows 8 includes Windows Defender, which helps protect you from viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. If your computer is running Windows 8, you already have antivirus software. We can ensure this page stays updated with the most relevant information on how to help protect your PC with Windows Defender. UPDATE: For the most relevant information on antivirus software, learn how to protect your computer by visiting the Microsoft support page on Windows Defender. SSO solution: Secure app access with single sign-on.Identity & access management Identity & access management.App & email security App & email security.