Windows 10: Any lightweight alternative to MS Defender?

Discus and support Any lightweight alternative to MS Defender? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] Hi, I have 8GB RAM so I am trying to save every bit which I can to run actual work stuff, MsMpEng.exe is the biggest consumer so I would... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/durika, Mar 21, 2021.

  1. /U/DURIKA
    /u/durika Win User

    Any lightweight alternative to MS Defender?


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    Hi,

    I have 8GB RAM so I am trying to save every bit which I can to run actual work stuff, MsMpEng.exe is the biggest consumer so I would like to get any recommendations for an alternative that is actually lightweight. Any other suggestions how I could save any more are welcome. I have already debloated and optimized what I could.

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    :)
     
    /u/durika, Mar 21, 2021
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  2. HAPPYROGUE
    HappyRogue Win User

    lightweight antivirus??

    hey Boys & Girls how you doing?

    hey maybe you can help me

    I'm looking for a lightweight free antivirus for my windows 7 computer

    any suggestions?

    hey thanks again..!!!!!
     
    HappyRogue, Mar 21, 2021
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  3. REDTHATCH
    Redthatch Win User
    MS Defender Won't Load After Upgrade to Windows 10 Ver 1511

    Attempted every step in document provided by Microsoft

    Problems starting Windows Defender in Windows 8/8.1/10

    Nothing worked, HOWEVER, the last step is to Delete Conflicting Registry Entries. My registry contains one of the entries listed (MsMpEng.exe) however, REGEDIT could not delete this entry as I was directed.

    Problem still exists; as soon as I start MS Defender, it stops.

    Any further suggestions?
     
    Redthatch, Mar 21, 2021
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  4. RED_MACHINE
    Red_Machine Win User

    Any lightweight alternative to MS Defender?

    Good alternative to Windows Defender on 8.1

    I had to do a format and reinstall on my main rig, and thought I may as well upgrade to 8.1. My only real gripe is my Downloads folder lagging like hell, which I've read is due to Windows Defender. Now I really like MSE/Windows Defender because it's unobtrusive and lets me do what I want to do without pissing me off. Several attempts to try another antivirus program have always resulted in me going back to MSE (either due to viral infection or general annoyance). The lagging, while not an issue per se, is annoying the hell out of me. So I'd like suggestions for a good, free alternative that will be unobtrusive, not try to block everything I want to do (I'm smart enough to know what I'm doing), and not make my PC lag even when running a schedules scan.

    Thanks.
     
    Red_Machine, Mar 21, 2021
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