I found that the Windows Defender Service was running, even though I have other AV/Malware software that I thought turned it off. Checking in security is show both softwares with Defender shown as OFF!
Is it safe to stop and disable that service?
Glenn
Install the recommended Microsoft Security Essentials
which will turn off Defender.
Otherwise you can turn it off if you're satisfied with your AV.
Howdy Gregrocker,
I am probably confused with W8, which turns off the resident Window Security when a purchased alternative is installed. I thought Windows Defender was Microsoft Essentials plus antimalware protection??
I successfully used the Windows Defender Offline Tool to unlock a Ransomware locked computer.
The WD is technically turned off in the Security Section of Windows, but it is still running a process/service that I thought would not be the case? Will investigate and thanks!
Glenn
In windows 8 it was rebranded Windows Defender,
Windows Defender - Turn On or Off in Windows 8
Windows 8 comes with a new version of Windows Defender which is the re-branded "Microsoft Security Essentials" (MSE).
In windows 7 it is a separate tool,
Windows Defender - Turn On or Off
Hello Derek,
I was obviously lost in my issues or just plain blind! I apologize profusely in my mistake. Thank you for your past, current and hopefully future help! Sorry Kind Sir!!!
Glenn
That's alright Glenn, Greg is certainly helpful and he did post above, no harm done. :)
You're very welcome.
Derek
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