Is Windows Defender useful?
- Thread starter FWJ
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I've seen it do something...once.
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Most forum members use Microsoft Security Essentials, which also functions in place of Defender and it is turned off by default
It is suggested that you use Security Essentials and Malwarebytes for good protection. Defender will be turned off.
It is suggested that you use Security Essentials and Malwarebytes for good protection. Defender will be turned off.
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Hey, only one more time that me.
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Dell XPS 420
- OS
- Windows 10, Home Clean Install
- CPU
- Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
- Motherboard
- Dell
- Memory
- 6 gb
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20"
- Hard Drives
- 640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB Keyboard
- Mouse
- Dell Premium Optical USB
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- DSL 2.85
Defender is pointless if you run MSE as it will be turned off anyway, but if your antivirus of choice is something else, there's no harm in letting Defender run in the background.
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Windows defender is purely anti-spyware. Some AVs do not also protect against spyware, so in that sense it can be useful. If you have MSE, AVG, Norton, or a plain anti-spyware program, you can feel free to turn it off if you want to.
Also, I got some weird spyware on XP once that was removed with Windows Defender. Never heard of it really helping any one since.
Also, I got some weird spyware on XP once that was removed with Windows Defender. Never heard of it really helping any one since.
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It used to be good when it was Beta. I remember it catching all sorts of things on computers that I installed it on. Now? I run Microsoft Security Essentials which disables Windows Defender. I wouldn't know.
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