Does 7 come with Windows Defender?


  1. s0me0ne
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    Windows 7 RC 64bit
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    Does 7 come with Windows Defender?


    I didnt see it in the security panel only the firewall. I have avast installed, but still like to have another prog just incase.
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  3. smarteyeball
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    8 Pro x64
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    Yes it does. It's in control panel>view large/small icons
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  4. Sassa
    Posts : 823
    OS
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    Windows defender is included...
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  6. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Yes, it's included. :)_

    Windows Defender - Turn On or Off

    and

    Windows Defender Real-Time Protection - Turn On or Off

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  7. logicearth
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    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
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    smarteyeball said:
    Yes it does. It's in control panel>view large/small icons
    Or you could just type "defender" in the search bar when in the control panel, on in the start menu. (We as users have to get used to using search, don't you think?)
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  8. swarfega
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    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
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    Im always using search, I find it quicker than navigating.
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