Windows 10: Is Windows Defender Sufficient as an Anti-Virus?

Discus and support Is Windows Defender Sufficient as an Anti-Virus? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; If windows defender isn't enough protection what is the best recommended anti-virus program for windows 10 with edge? Thanks. Jim Thompson... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by JimThompson#, Jan 23, 2021.

  1. Is Windows Defender Sufficient as an Anti-Virus?


    If windows defender isn't enough protection what is the best recommended anti-virus program for windows 10 with edge? Thanks. Jim Thompson


    [Original Title: anti-virus]

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    JimThompson#, Jan 23, 2021
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  2. Anti-Virus: Is Windows Defender sufficient?

    I have recently purchased a Microsoft Surface Book for work. My question is will the current installation of Windows Defender be sufficient for protection against virus's or should I purchase a third party protection i.e: AVG, McAfee, Norton, Etc.??

    I do have one program (for work) installed but haven't noticed any issues with the CPU. if it helps the program is called W5 (insurance program).

    * Original title: Anti-Virus
     
    Jean-PierreTruelove, Jan 23, 2021
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  3. Is Windows Defender the only anti virus program I need?

    Clarification, please.

    Note that this is a Win10-specific thread.

    Are you suggesting that Defender in Win10 (and Win8) does not include an anti-virus component or are you suggesting that Defender in Win10 (and Win8) does not provide sufficient (adequate; comprehensive) protection?
     
    PA Bear - MS MVP, Jan 23, 2021
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  4. oemSoft Win User

    Is Windows Defender Sufficient as an Anti-Virus?

    How to scan anti-virus with windows Defender?

    For windows 10, I would like to know on how to scan anti-virus with windows Defender, when I select a file and right click, there is no anti-virus for scanning for windows defender and how to make windows defender update automatically?

    Does anyone have any suggestions?

    Thanks in advance for any suggestions
     
    oemSoft, Jan 23, 2021
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