M/S Defender and your Antivirus.

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  1. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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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.
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    Which Anti Virus do you use? If Microsoft Security Essentials, then no.
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  3. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Professional x64
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    richc46 said:
    Which Anti Virus do you use? If Microsoft Security Essentials, then no.
    MSE turns off Defender when it installs and runs anyway, so that doesn't matter much.

    Any other anti-virus can coexist with Defender with no problems.
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  4. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #4

    Some anti virus also check for malware, if so Defender is not needed. One, for example, is Mcafee.
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  5. Posts : 8,398
    ultimate 64 sp1
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    see this thread for more defender discussion.

    but your question has already been answered, Layback Bear.
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  6. Posts : 8,476
    Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
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    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.
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  7. Posts : 2,303
    Windows 7 & Windows Vista Ultimate
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    Dinesh, That is because Windows Defender is an anti-spyware program. From http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro.../default.mspx:

    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.
    Conversely, MSE is an antivirus program which also includes the anti-spyware capabilities of Windows Defender. From http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/:

    About Microsoft Security Essentials

    Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
    That is why Windows Defender is inactivated when MSE is installed.
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  8. Posts : 8,476
    Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
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    Corrine said:
    Dinesh, That is because Windows Defender is an anti-spyware program. From We are sorry, the page you requested cannot be found.

    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.
    Conversely, MSE is an antivirus program which also includes the anti-spyware capabilities of Windows Defender. From We are sorry, the page you requested cannot be found.

    About Microsoft Security Essentials

    Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
    That is why Windows Defender is inactivated when MSE is installed.
    Hi Corrine, I know Windows Defender is only an anti-spyware but it detects merely nothing infront of other anti spywares like MBAM or SAS.
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  9. Posts : 2,303
    Windows 7 & Windows Vista Ultimate
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    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.
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  10. JMH
    Posts : 7,952
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
       #10

    Layback Bear said:
    Just need a little advice. Can or should I run Defender active at the same time as my active antivirus.
    Please advise the Security programs you are currently running so that we can be better informed to answer your question.
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