Windows Defender every time I log in

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  1. Posts : 2,303
    Windows 7 & Windows Vista Ultimate
       #11

    richc46 said:
    . . . I agree with the many posters who feel that it is not necessary to change AV, unless there are significant problems with the current software.
    Thank you for understanding where I am coming from. After all, the OP posted here in the System Security forum about a problem with Windows Defender notifications, not a BSOD problem.
    Digerati said:
    MSE and Windows Firewall are often recommended because they are probably the easiest to use for inexperienced and less disciplined users.
    As well as effective.

    @bear93, I hope the link to this tutorial hasn't been lost in our off-topic discussion: Windows Defender Notification.
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #12

    Corrine said:
    richc46 said:
    . . . I agree with the many posters who feel that it is not necessary to change AV, unless there are significant problems with the current software.
    Thank you for understanding where I am coming from. After all, the OP posted here in the System Security forum about a problem with Windows Defender notifications, not a BSOD problem.
    Digerati said:
    MSE and Windows Firewall are often recommended because they are probably the easiest to use for inexperienced and less disciplined users.
    As well as effective.

    @bear93, I hope the link to this tutorial hasn't been lost in our off-topic discussion: Windows Defender Notification.
    Corrine, not only do I understand where you are coming from, but I also have the utmost respect for your expertise in this area. I should know, we have known each other for a long time.
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  3. Posts : 2,303
    Windows 7 & Windows Vista Ultimate
       #13

    richc46 said:
    Corrine, not only do I understand where you are coming from, but I also have the utmost respect for your expertise in this area. I should know, we have known each other for a long time.
    Thank you, Richard. It has indeed been a long time, particularly considering "internet time".

    Off topic:

    At all: Richard and I met at another forum almost 10 years ago, both of us still struggling with free ISPs on dial-up. Anyone else remember the AMEX free ISP?
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  4. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #14

    Corrine said:
    richc46 said:
    Corrine, not only do I understand where you are coming from, but I also have the utmost respect for your expertise in this area. I should know, we have known each other for a long time.
    Thank you, Richard. It has indeed been a long time, particularly considering "internet time".

    Off topic:

    At all: Richard and I met at another forum almost 10 years ago, both of us still struggling with free ISPs on dial-up. Anyone else remember the AMEX free ISP?
    Me, me. I had Amex, applied for the card, had the service for a month and then it disappeared. Yes, a long time indeed.
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  5. Posts : 12,177
    Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 Pro x64
       #15

    I have read less than favorable things about Windows Defender, so have not used it.

    Does anyone recommend using Windows Firewall and Defender as their only AV protection?

    Just curious as I have not seen this recommended before.
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  6. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #16

    I particularly like MSE (Defender is shut off and it a part of MSE)
    The windows fire wall
    and Malwarbytes
    Excellent protection and does not cause any problems with windows.
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  7. Posts : 330
    Windows 7 Pro/32 Academic. Build 7600
       #17

    ^^ My Malwarebytes doesn't seem to work. It never, ever, ever, finds anything. I'm protected by MSE!!! :) :)
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  8. Posts : 826
    Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit SP1
       #18

    Three to four optional definition updates a day, the people maintaining MSE sure do work hard to keep its users' safe
    mborner said:
    ^^ My Malwarebytes doesn't seem to work. It never, ever, ever, finds anything. I'm protected by MSE!!! :) :)
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  9. Posts : 2,303
    Windows 7 & Windows Vista Ultimate
       #19

    Dave76 said:
    I have read less than favorable things about Windows Defender, so have not used it.

    Does anyone recommend using Windows Firewall and Defender as their only AV protection?

    Just curious as I have not seen this recommended before.
    And you won't see that recommendation.

    Windows Defender is not an antivirus software. It is anti-spyware only. On the other hand, the combination of Windows Firewall and Microsoft Security Essentials is frequently recommended.
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  10. Posts : 12,177
    Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 Pro x64
       #20

    Thanks Corrine, I expected that.

    I have used several over the years.

    Currently using MSE, Avast, and run Malwarbytes at least once a week.
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