What is New with Windows 10 Update Security Settings 2018

With the introduction of Windows 10, 2018 version came with new features for helping you in pursuing your passions, give you back some time and make some better connections. The Settings app has received a lot of improvements with Windows 2018 October update. Your PC may not install this update for some weeks, but it can be downloaded now to get the latest features.

Best features in Windows 10 October 2018

Latest Windows 10 includes Phone app that allows you to text from your PC and access photos from the phone on your System. Few features are available to users of iPhone but Continue on PC feature will allow you to send links from Android phone or iPhone to PC swiftly. Notification syncing from Android phone to PC is on the way. Microsoft has also added new clipboard history feature which you can access by tapping Windows+V. The clipboard history can sync between all of your PCs. It will be one day sync to swiftkey Keyboard.

Security settings in Windows 10 October 2018 Update
The first is made to the look and feel of the Windows Security Dashboard. It has come up with Fluent design elements such as Reveal effect. Each of the section also includes a column on the right with links to some additional help. The left pane includes a small notch that will display after each viewed page.

Ransomware Protection feature has also been updated. It is part of the Controlled Folder Access section of the Windows security that acts as a firewall for your sensitive folders.

It doesn't allow Ransomware to access the device.

With 1809 the settings have been updated to allow the apps that have been blocked without disabling the feature.

For getting to it-

● Hit the Windows key and type virus and threat protection.

● Tap Enter.

● Scroll down to bottom of the page.

● You may see Manage ransomware protection link.

● Allow an app through controlled folder access.

● Select Recently blocked apps to allow that one you want to go through.


You will observe some other changes in the Virus and threat protection page that includes more details regarding recent scans. Navigation will also be more comfortable as each of the section now includes a link to access subpages. Such as the Threat history and Check for updates.

Another way of getting some changes is Windows Application Guard that enables you to sandbox web pages in Microsoft Edge. It gets performance enhancements and some more options for IT admins. If you go to the page of Windows Security Settings, then you will be presented with a list of security software that is running on your device.

You may feel that these changes are not significant changes but the offers an easy way for the users and the IT admins for managing security. They keep the PC secure from the bad actors and the malicious threats.


“Charlie Noah is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Charlie Noah has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.”