


If Account protection contains Windows Hello, we recommend that you: confirm Virus scanning and Real-time protection is on as a minimum.Some of the Ransomware protection might show as disabled due to requiring OneDrive. Virus and threat protection contains Virus scanning, Real-time protection and Tamper protection. Windows Security settings include: Virus and threat protection You’ll see an overview of the main security features available in Windows 10 and an alert if any actions are required. Press ‘Windows Key’, select the ‘Settings’ icon then ‘Update & Security’ and ‘Windows Security’.Press ‘Windows Key+r’ then type ‘windowsdefender’ and select ‘OK’ or press enter, or.Confirm anti-virus and other security settings are in place You can find out how to do this in the Guide to resetting Windows laptops and tablets. You’ll need to do this for each device individually. If you do not have your own image or a USB or DVD to boot from, you should reset the device to factory settings. DVD – Find out how to install Windows 10 and boot from a DVD.Find out how to install Windows 10 and boot from a USB. USB – If installing from a USB, the USB stick should be wiped and formatted before loading the Windows 10 installer onto it to confirm the USB stick is clean.If it needs to be reinstalled in future and you do not have a pre-prepared image, Windows 10 can be installed via: Standard Windows devices came with Windows 10 already installed. This is the recommended route as it will bring the device in line with other devices within your school or college network. You can use the following methods to do this. It’s important to get devices into a ‘known state’ so you’re familiar with the software and settings and can confidently support users.

You need to prepare devices to make sure they’re safely set up for users. It also applies to any new or refurbished devices a school or college has received through donations.įurther information on erasing data from donated devices is available from the National Cyber Security Centre. This guidance is written for Windows devices provided through the DfE get help with technology programme.
