Solved What's the difference between Defender and Security Essentials?

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Hello,

My copy of Windows 7 comes with Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender.

I was just wondering what the difference is between these 2 programs?

Thank you
 

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Thank you for the information Ranger4
 

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You are welcome & thanks for getting back.
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self built using existing case
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit sp1
CPU
Intel i5 3570 3.4Ghz Ivy Bridge SKT 1155 quad core
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z77-HD3 SKT 1155 2xSata 3, 4x USB 3.0
Memory
G-Skill Rip Jaws 16Gb (8x2) DDR3 -1600 PC3 12800 CL 10 red
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte NVIDIA GT610 1Gb DDR3 810/1200 PCI-E 2.0 Silent
Sound Card
NVIDIA High Definition & Realtech High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
2 x Philips 226V4L 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 HD
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Pro 256gb SSD, SATA 3.
Hitachi Touro Portable 1tb, USB 3.0 HDD used for image b/ups.
PSU
Corsair VS450
Case
Codeng
Cooling
PSU fan & CPU fan
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech Wireless trackball M570
Internet Speed
Wireless 3G. 3mg down & 550kb up.
Antivirus
Bitdefender Internet Security 2020
Browser
Opera (Current Version) & Firefox
Other Info
MS Office 2013 Pro. Davis weather station software. MGE Nova 600 avr UPS.
For some unknown reason, Microsoft seems to take great delight in confusing people by using the same product names for different products. Ranger4's explanation was spot on for MSE vs. Windows Defender as it pertains to Windows 7. Windows 10 also has a Windows Defender which is a full anti virus built in to the operating system. In fact, Windows Defender as used in Windows 10 is pretty much a renaming of Microsoft Security Essentials. :confused:

This isn't the first time Microsoft has used confusing product names. They have an "Outlook" email program that is part of Microsoft Office, and a website called Outlook<dot>com which is a web-based email you can access via your browser (like gmail or yahoo mail.) And speaking of emails, let's not forget about Windows Mail, Windows Live Mail, Windows Live Hotmail and MSN Hotmail.

I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer. IMHO, Microsoft isn't making things any easier by using the same (or very similar) names for entirely different products. "My mama always said, Microsoft is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." (Apologies to Forrest Gump.)
 

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