Windows 10: Is Windows Defender enough for device protection?

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  1. Ellenadam Win User

    Is Windows Defender enough for device protection?


    Is windows defender is enough for device protection?


    * Original title: window security

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    Ellenadam, Feb 10, 2020
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  2. Rose Cal Win User

    Windows defender is not going to enable manually....

    Hi,

    Windows Defender Antivirus works help protect your device by scanning for malicious or unwanted software and uses real-time protection to scan everything you download or run on your device. To efficiently assist you, we'd like to gather more information:

    • What is the exact error message you received?
    • Are you able to use Windows Defender before?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you follow the steps in this article on how to turn on/off Windows Defender.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Rose Cal, Feb 10, 2020
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  3. Le Boule Win User
    Windows defender real time protection cant be turned on.

    Go to Security and Maintenance, look in 'Security' and see what program is listed under Virus Protection. Windows Defender will not be enabled and functioning properly if there is a program other than Windows Defender listed.

    You tried all suggestions in my previous post and Windows Defender “real time protection”
    still will not turn on?

    Did you try everything suggested in Problems
    starting Windows Defender in Windows 8/8.1/10
    to include (but not limited to) running SFC, scanning for malware and running the software removal tools for any security software (AVG,
    McAfee, Norton, whatever) that may have previously been on the computer followed by a reboot? List of
    anti-malware product removal tools
     
    Le Boule, Feb 10, 2020
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  4. David Haz Win User

    Is Windows Defender enough for device protection?

    Defender will only do periodic scanning, no real time protection

    Hello,

    This issue may happen if other security software, such as antivirus, anti-spyware, or anti-malware programs, are fully or partially installed on the computer. Windows Defender automatically turns off if you install another antivirus app.

    Let us uncheck security messages for Virus Protection and Spyware, kindly follow the steps below:

    • Press the Windows key + X, then select Control Panel.
    • Click on Security and Maintenance.
    • Click the Change Security and Maintenance Settings.
    • Uncheck Spyware and unwanted software protection and Virus Protection.
    • Click OK.
    • Restart the device for the changes to take effect.
    After the device restarted, make a full system scan using Windows defender.

    To turn on real-time protection, do the steps below:

    • Select the Start button, then select Settings.
    • Click on Update & Security > Windows Defender.
    • Turn on Real-time protection.

    Update us on the results.

    Regards.
     
    David Haz, Feb 10, 2020
    #4
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