Windows 10: Is Malwarebytes free and Windows Defender enough?

Discus and support Is Malwarebytes free and Windows Defender enough? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Or should I download free av? submitted by /u/Irouca [link] [comments]... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Irouca, Jun 27, 2020.

  1. /U/IROUCA
    /u/Irouca Win User

    Is Malwarebytes free and Windows Defender enough?

    /u/Irouca, Jun 27, 2020
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  2. BILL_BRIGHT
    Bill_Bright Win User

    Better free alternative to microsoft defender?

    Yes. Even the best solution is easily bypassed if the user opens the door and lets the bad guy in. Besides users not being "click-happy", it is critical to keep Windows and the security programs current.

    When it comes to paid programs, Malwarebytes Premium is the only one I recommend. And the good news is (besides it being cheaper than most) is it plays well with other programs, including Windows Defender. For my less savvy clients, friends, and relatives, Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium is what I recommend (along with regular reminders to not be "click-happy) and there have been no problems. For the more experienced and disciplined clients, friends and relatives, WD and Malwarebytes Free works.

    Regardless the primary solution of choice, everyone should have a secondary scanner for at least periodic (at least weekly) on-demand scanning. And I generally recommend Malwarebytes for that.

    If you choose to add Malwarebytes Premium (the real-time version) as a secondary solution along with Windows Defender, make sure you go into Malwarebytes > Settings > Application and scroll down to "Windows Action Center". Then ensure "Never register Malwarebytes in the Windows Action Center" button is ticked. This will ensure Windows Defender does not step aside, the default action when an alternative real-time solution is installed.

    -1 for Kaspersky. The product is good, but the Russian infiltrated company cannot be trusted. That's not me talking: Google it.
     
    Bill_Bright, Jun 27, 2020
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  3. PAVAN_N
    Pavan_N Win User
    Pavan_N, Jun 27, 2020
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  4. YOUNGSR
    youngSr Win User

    Is Malwarebytes free and Windows Defender enough?

    Do Windows 10 Home or Professional Defender/AVG Free/MalwareBytes Free Conflict?

    Have 2 desktop computers with Windows 10 Home on one and Professional on the other.

    - Is AVG FREE better to have / use than Defender?

    - If so, do I need to remove Defender?

    -Will MalwareBytes Free also conflict with Defender?

    -Suggestion of Free AV protection to run in conjunction with Defender that will not conflict with Defender

    Please provide simple answers to EACH question as I am not a tech savvy young Sr
     
    youngSr, Jun 27, 2020
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