Windows 10: Are other Antivirus Programs needed with Window Defender?

Discus and support Are other Antivirus Programs needed with Window Defender? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; My new system is running Windows Defender. I see that a McAfee subscription is also included with my purchase. I have always preferred Norton, and I... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by sophie's mama, Aug 10, 2018.

  1. Are other Antivirus Programs needed with Window Defender?


    My new system is running Windows Defender. I see that a McAfee subscription is also included with my purchase. I have always preferred Norton, and I have used it for years, but a knowledgeable IT friend says Defender is enough. Is it generally enough to guard against malware, trojans and viruses, or should I also install an additional antivirus program? I realize there are sometimes conflicts with running more than one.

    :)
     
    sophie's mama, Aug 10, 2018
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  2. afornal Win User

    Defender AntiVirus

    There are 4 options under Defender. Two refer to AntiVirus; AntiVirus Network Inspection Service & AntiVirus Services. Under Startup Type these two are listed as manual and the Status column said Inspection Service is running. When I clicked on the Start
    button in Properties, I got an immediate message: "Win.. Def.. Anti.. Serv.. on local comp.. started and then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they are not in use by other services or programs."
     
    afornal, Sep 25, 2018
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  3. Is Windows Defender a proper Antivirus for Windows 10 ?

    1) Yes.

    2) Yes.

    3) Many. Suggestion to use your preferred search engine and look it up. Also see:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/18900/consumer-antivirus-software-providers-for-windows


    Suggestion to read:

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    4) Are you spamming?
     
    Jsssssssss, Sep 25, 2018
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  4. Are other Antivirus Programs needed with Window Defender?

    windows defender blocking updates and changes to programs

    Hi,

    You can add the file in the file exclusion list to stop Windows Defender Antivirus
    from alerting you or blocking the program. We suggest that you visit this
    link on how to add an exclusion to Windows Defender Antivirus.

    Let us know if you have any other questions.
     
    Robelene Win, Sep 25, 2018
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