Windows 10: Is Windows Defender good enough?

Discus and support Is Windows Defender good enough? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I've been using Avast and Avg ever since I had a pc and recently its getting really annoying with its popups, and I'm looking for a new antivirus and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Aqua853, Oct 31, 2020.

  1. /U/AQUA853
    /u/Aqua853 Win User

    Is Windows Defender good enough?


    I've been using Avast and Avg ever since I had a pc and recently its getting really annoying with its popups, and I'm looking for a new antivirus and I'm wondering is the windows Defender good enough to use as my normal everyday antivirus?

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    /u/Aqua853, Oct 31, 2020
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  2. RED_MACHINE
    Red_Machine Win User

    Good alternative to Windows Defender on 8.1

    I had to do a format and reinstall on my main rig, and thought I may as well upgrade to 8.1. My only real gripe is my Downloads folder lagging like hell, which I've read is due to Windows Defender. Now I really like MSE/Windows Defender because it's unobtrusive and lets me do what I want to do without pissing me off. Several attempts to try another antivirus program have always resulted in me going back to MSE (either due to viral infection or general annoyance). The lagging, while not an issue per se, is annoying the hell out of me. So I'd like suggestions for a good, free alternative that will be unobtrusive, not try to block everything I want to do (I'm smart enough to know what I'm doing), and not make my PC lag even when running a schedules scan.

    Thanks.
     
    Red_Machine, Oct 31, 2020
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  3. IRISDIEL H
    Irisdiel H Win User
    How reinstall windows defender

    Hello LucianN1, my name is Irisdiel and I am an independent advisor.

    I suggest you follow the instructions down below.

    Step 1: Enable Windows defender from control panel

    1. Press Windows + X, Click on control panel.

    2. On right top corner click on View and then choose large items.

    3. Now from the list click on Windows Defender and try to enable it.

    If not try to enable it from services.

    Step 2: Enable Window defender from services.msc.

    1. Press Windows + R, to open run prompt.

    2. Type services.msc and press enter to open services list.

    3. Under services look from Windows defender service and start the service.

    I also suggest you refer to the link down below.

    URL:
    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/for...

    Hope this helps!

    Thank you and good luck,

    Regards- .
     
    Irisdiel H, Oct 31, 2020
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  4. RON787
    Ron787 Win User

    Is Windows Defender good enough?

    Windows defender- is it good enough?

    Previous experience, no, windows defender will not cut it. Suggest third party anti-virus. I use Norton Security, but many others to choose from. Good Luck
     
    Ron787, Oct 31, 2020
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