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| 05 Dec 2012 | #1 |
| | Is windows defender necessary? Hi all, I'm running Windows 7 64bit with Avast free edition, Malwarebytes, SuperAntiSpyware and Spywareblaster. I do weekly scans with the above and CCleaner and although I've had a couple of gremlins from time to time, have mainly been OK. My question is: Is it necessary/advisable to have windows defender running? It updates regularly, supposedly runs in the background??, but is it needed or just another unnecessary M$ troll? |
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| 05 Dec 2012 | #2 |
| | If you have another full anti-malware suite installed (containing both anti-virus and anti-spyware) then Windows defender is not needed. When I installed Microsoft Security Essentials it automatically disabled Windows Defender. I'm not sure if other anti-malware suites will do the same or if you have to manually disable Windows Defender. Some Microsoft articles with more information. Windows Defender - Microsoft Windows Turn Windows Defender on or off Antivirus software and Windows Defender - Microsoft Community |
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| 05 Dec 2012 | #3 |
| | I'm surprised Avast didn't turn Defender off. |
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| 05 Dec 2012 | #4 |
| | Windows Defender is an anti-spyware program, it won't protect you against viruses. It's OK but not the best anti-spyware program there is. It is better to turn it off as it will reduced the memory usage. |
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| 05 Dec 2012 | #5 |
| | Thanks for the input guys.....have turned the little bugger off! Layback Bear, nope Avast doesn't interfere in any way with WD operation. |
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| 05 Dec 2012 | #6 |
| | Did you disable it through "services"? that's the best way to handle this app, rather than using "msconfig". |
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| 05 Dec 2012 | #7 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by Layback Bear  I'm surprised Avast didn't turn Defender off. |
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| 07 Dec 2012 | #8 |
| | Jacee, yep did it through services. |
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