| Windows 7: Windows defender |
13 Jan 2011
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#1 | | Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit |
Windows defender Hi,
I want to turn on windows defender but I think theres problem and I can't turn it on..
I'm using MSE and Comodo Firewall.
Should I stick to MSE and remove Comodo Firewall? | My System Specs |
| System Manufacturer/Model Number Toshiba Satellite L850-A937 OS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3210M CPU @ 2.50Ghz Memory 6GB DDR3 (800Mhz) Graphics Card AMD Radeon HD 7670M Sound Card Realtek High Definition Audio |
13 Jan 2011
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#2 | | Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CT |
Welcome
Defender is turned off by design. It is part of MSE, two for the price of one (in this case nothing) Use MSE and Malwarebytes, nothing else but a fire wall and common sense will be necessary. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell XPS 420 OS Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CPU Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech Motherboard Dell Memory 6 gb Graphics Card ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650 Sound Card Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio Monitor(s) Displays Dell SP2009W 20" Keyboard Dell USB Keyboard Mouse Dell Premium Optical USB Cooling Fan Hard Drives 640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive Internet Speed DSL 2.85 |
13 Jan 2011
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#3 | | Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit |
richc46, thanks for the fast reply..
I also use malwarebytes.. but I'm not used to it, because it is only for detecting, right? not for preventing? just like scanning.
I want to remove comodo firewall because when it alerts me and asking if to allow or block, I don't know if I should.. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Toshiba Satellite L850-A937 OS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3210M CPU @ 2.50Ghz Memory 6GB DDR3 (800Mhz) Graphics Card AMD Radeon HD 7670M Sound Card Realtek High Definition Audio |
13 Jan 2011
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#4 | | Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit |
thanks also for giving me info that MSE makes the windows defender off. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Toshiba Satellite L850-A937 OS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3210M CPU @ 2.50Ghz Memory 6GB DDR3 (800Mhz) Graphics Card AMD Radeon HD 7670M Sound Card Realtek High Definition Audio |
13 Jan 2011
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#5 | | Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CT |
The free version of malwarebytes, should be run once a week. If it finds malware it will tell you or actually remove depending on the circumstances and type of malware.
As I said in my opening post, I would remove Comondo and use the Windows Firewall. Each of these can be set to allow certain actions and not to allow others. You can ask us for help on that. If you do not set them up to allow or block they will ask if you will allow.
Trust me, the forum members are here to serve you. Any question about blocking etc just ask. If you get a notice should you allow or block, just block and then ask us. You can always allow it later if you want it. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell XPS 420 OS Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CPU Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech Motherboard Dell Memory 6 gb Graphics Card ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650 Sound Card Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio Monitor(s) Displays Dell SP2009W 20" Keyboard Dell USB Keyboard Mouse Dell Premium Optical USB Cooling Fan Hard Drives 640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive Internet Speed DSL 2.85 |
13 Jan 2011
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#6 | | Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit In a house with a cat trying to kill me |
Malwarebytes is a good program to have and should be run on a regular basis. No, it will not prevent infection, but it will detect and remove infections.
MSE has real time protection, it runs in the background and detects any viruses/malware.
Comodo is just doing it's job by letting you know what's accessing the web. You can check the "remember my answer" box and it will no longer alert you to that particular program accessing the web. You may have to adjust your settings.
Comodo has a lot of settings, if you choose to run it I'd suggest you d/l this and read it. http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/C...User_Guide.pdf
Also, there are several threads that you can peruse and find some info on Comodo. http://www.sevenforums.com/security-...-released.html | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell Hell oh Well OS Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz Memory Not much with my ADHD Graphics Card ATI Radeon HD 4350 Monitor(s) Displays I have one...It's bright. A 19 inch CRT actually. Keyboard It's 10 years old and amazingly still works Mouse Same deal with the mouse, 10 yrs old, if it ain't broke... Case Don't get on my case...man :D Cooling I have an Air Conditioner & Diet Pepsi Hard Drives 250 GB Main Drive, 2 - 1 TB Externals, various FD's. |
14 Jan 2011
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#7 | | Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit |

Quote: Originally Posted by richc46 The free version of malwarebytes, should be run once a week. If it finds malware it will tell you or actually remove depending on the circumstances and type of malware.
As I said in my opening post, I would remove Comondo and use the Windows Firewall. Each of these can be set to allow certain actions and not to allow others. You can ask us for help on that. If you do not set them up to allow or block they will ask if you will allow.
Trust me, the forum members are here to serve you. Any question about blocking etc just ask. If you get a notice should you allow or block, just block and then ask us. You can always allow it later if you want it. Thanks again! 
Maybe not to serve me but to guide me. 
Well I'm interested in that windows firewall. I checked mine to see if its on.
Is this setting ok? 
Quote: Originally Posted by Borg 386 Malwarebytes is a good program to have and should be run on a regular basis. No, it will not prevent infection, but it will detect and remove infections.
MSE has real time protection, it runs in the background and detects any viruses/malware.
Comodo is just doing it's job by letting you know what's accessing the web. You can check the "remember my answer" box and it will no longer alert you to that particular program accessing the web. You may have to adjust your settings.
Comodo has a lot of settings, if you choose to run it I'd suggest you d/l this and read it. http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/C...User_Guide.pdf
Also, there are several threads that you can peruse and find some info on Comodo. http://www.sevenforums.com/security-...-released.html Thanks! 
Yeah. I've done that, remember my answer.. but I'm not that good classifying if something is being asked, like files in system.. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Toshiba Satellite L850-A937 OS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3210M CPU @ 2.50Ghz Memory 6GB DDR3 (800Mhz) Graphics Card AMD Radeon HD 7670M Sound Card Realtek High Definition Audio |
14 Jan 2011
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#8 | | Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CT |
Yes, looks like mine. So it should be ok. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell XPS 420 OS Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CPU Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech Motherboard Dell Memory 6 gb Graphics Card ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650 Sound Card Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio Monitor(s) Displays Dell SP2009W 20" Keyboard Dell USB Keyboard Mouse Dell Premium Optical USB Cooling Fan Hard Drives 640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive Internet Speed DSL 2.85 |
14 Jan 2011
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#9 | | Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit |
Ok thanks!
I just want to clarify, MSE & windows firewall = ON; windows defender = OFF; run malwarebytes once a week, right?
I'm gonna uninstall comodo firewall..
btw, I want to go to advance option of windows firewall but it is complicated. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Toshiba Satellite L850-A937 OS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3210M CPU @ 2.50Ghz Memory 6GB DDR3 (800Mhz) Graphics Card AMD Radeon HD 7670M Sound Card Realtek High Definition Audio |
14 Jan 2011
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#10 | | Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CT |

Quote: Originally Posted by iksyaj Ok thanks!
I just want to clarify, MSE & windows firewall = ON; windows defender = OFF; run malwarebytes once a week, right?
I'm gonna uninstall comodo firewall..
btw, I want to go to advance option of windows firewall but it is complicated.  MSE on check
firewall on check
defender no choice must be off check
MB once a week check. The acutal timing of scans is subjective. If you just come to the forum once a month would be ok. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell XPS 420 OS Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CPU Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech Motherboard Dell Memory 6 gb Graphics Card ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650 Sound Card Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio Monitor(s) Displays Dell SP2009W 20" Keyboard Dell USB Keyboard Mouse Dell Premium Optical USB Cooling Fan Hard Drives 640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive Internet Speed DSL 2.85 Windows defender problems? All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:30 AM. | |