ZDNet

Some Windows 7, 8.1 users reporting Security Essentials and Windows Defender problems

A number of Windows 7 and 8.1 users are encountering problems with Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender. Users are seeing their automatic anti-malware protection turned off without their ...
ZDNet

Microsoft's Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection service now available for Windows 7, 8.1 clients

In February 2018, Microsoft officials announced they planned to make the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) available for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. The targeted delivery date for ...
Redmond Magazine

Windows Defender ATP Support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 Reaches 'General Availability'

The Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) service can now be used to help address security issues with Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 clients. The capability for Windows Defender ATP to act as ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 8.1 now shows full-screen 'End of Support' warnings

Windows 8.1 is now displaying full-screen alerts when logging into the operating system, warning that the OS is reaching the end of support in January 2023 and will no longer receive security updates.