Windows 10: Is Windows Defender Adequate

Is that considered adequate for a real basic user? I rarely visit any 'odd' sites, dont open
'odd' emails, limited basic surfing, reading news, etc. But the other day, doing usual stuff, I got "this computer is blocked", do not try to restart. It said windows support/security/msft edge, server learntopurchase.site asking for username and password. a number to call for help 1-855-618-4111. Looked official. I tried restarting and shutting down few times anyway, but it still popped up and froze almost everything. Got all flustered, can't even recall how I got out of it, was tempted to call the 'help' number shown, but thought it might be another slam/fake.

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Is Windows Defender adequate enough to cancel a third-party antivirus?

Is Windows Defender adequate enough to cancel a subscription to an antivirus previously purchased and is on auto pay for renewal?

* Moved from Apps on Windows 10/Edge

* Original title: Windows Defender

 

Windows Defender problem

Hi Ernst,

To troubleshoot this issue, we suggest that you check the Windows Defender service if it's running. If you are using a third party spyware/malware program, it may disable the Windows Defender service. To do this, please follow the steps below:

• Press Windows + R key.
• Type services.msc.
• Right-click Windows Defender service and click
  Start.

Let us know the result.

 

window defender

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IMPORTANT => DON'T SKIP ANY STEP perform all Steps in one uninterrupted session - If a Step says to reboot
reboot.

Problems starting Windows Defender in Windows 8/8.1/10

Pləase let us know what fixes the problem or if the pяoblem remains.

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