Windows 10: configure defender (high) vs Kaspersky security cloud free

should I stick to built-in protection?

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Security Centre reports Kaspersky and Windows Defender turned off

In Windows Settings / Update and Security it only has Windows Defender in the list on the left hand side, this reports "The settings for Windows Defender Antivirus aren't available because it is turned off"; then gives the option to Turn on Windows Defender Antivirus.

In old-style Control Panel / Security and Maintenance, under the Security heading, it reports Windows Defender Antivirus and Kaspersky Internet Security are both turned off, and gives a button View Antivirus Applications. This shows the dialogue box I mentioned in the OP which lists the two installed virus protection applications: Kaspersky Internet Security - Off, Windows Defender Antivirus - Snoozed.

Kaspersky reports Your Computer is protected and can be seen in Task Manager to be running and consuming resources.

As Windows - falsely - claims neither is running there's no option to turn one off.

I'm wondering whether it started with this week's Windows updates.

I might try uninstalling and re-installing KIS to see if it makes any difference.

 

Security Centre reports Kaspersky and Windows Defender turned off

In Settings type Control Panel...click on System and Security...security drop down panel will indicate what AV is in use.
If both Defender and Kasperski are listed it should advise that two AV,s conflict, and give an option to turn one off.

 

Windows Defender/Security and Kaspersky

If I uninstall Kasperksy will Windows Defender/Security automatically take over?

I am asking because I want to install Malwarebytes, but there is a known issue with Kaspersky and Malwarebytes.

Thanks.