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M/S Defender and your Antivirus.
Just need a little advice. Can or should I run Defender active at the same time as my active antivirus.
Just need a little advice. Can or should I run Defender active at the same time as my active antivirus.
Some anti virus also check for malware, if so Defender is not needed. One, for example, is Mcafee.
see this thread for more defender discussion.
but your question has already been answered, Layback Bear.
To be honest, I dont think Windows Defender is of any use. I have ran it on infected PCs and 4 out of 5 times, it has detected nothing.
On the other hand, MSE is a strong contender, more powerful than Windows Defender.
So, no matter what AV you're using, you can "safely" turn off Windows Defender.
Dinesh, That is because Windows Defender is an anti-spyware program. From http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro.../default.mspx:
Conversely, MSE is an antivirus program which also includes the anti-spyware capabilities of Windows Defender. From http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/:Windows Defender detects and removes spyware
Windows Defender is software that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software by detecting and removing known spyware from your computer. Windows Defender features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected, minimizes interruptions, and helps you stay productive.
That is why Windows Defender is inactivated when MSE is installed.About Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
I agree, Dinesh. That is because MBAM and SAS are anti-malware applications. Spyware on a computer does not have the damaging effects that trojans have.