How to view threat protection history on Windows 11
If you've been using Windows 11 for some time, you're probably familiar with the Windows security app. It is a free antivirus suite that comes with the Windows operating system. Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 come with the built-in Windows Security app.
Windows Security is a great security suite because it protects your computer from various threats such as viruses, malware, adware, PUPs, and even ransomware. Thanks to Windows security, users no longer need to invest in premium security apps to protect their devices from security threats.
Although the security suite is mostly bug-free, it sometimes prevents legitimate and secure apps from accessing your storage space. If this often happens to you, then you need to view the protection history page for Windows security and undo actions manually.
Using the protection history page, you can easily view the latest protection measures, recommendations, and undo actions taken by the Windows security app.
Steps to view threat protection history on Windows 11
Hence, in this article, we will share a step-by-step guide on how to view protection history for Windows security app on Windows 11. The steps will be very easy; just follow them as we have indicated.
1. First, click the Start button in Windows 11 and select Settings.
2. In the Settings app, click on the Privacy and Security option in the left pane.
3. In the left pane, click on the Windows Security option as shown below.
4. On the next page, click the Open Windows Security button, as the below screenshot shown.
5. This will open the Windows security app. Now click on the Protection History option.
6. Now, you will be able to see the latest protection measures and recommendations from Windows Security.
How to use the Protection History page
Well, the protection history page will show all the actions taken by the Windows security app. You can use the filter to determine the type of threat.
If you want to undo any action, select the detection type and select the appropriate action from the Actions drop-down.
You can also use the Protection History page to remove files stored in the quarantine folder. You just need to explore the Windows Security Protection History page and browse through all the options.
So, this guide is about how to view the Windows security protection history page. Hope this article helped you! Please share it with your friends as well.