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Discus and support There are people who tell me not to rely on Windows Defender. I need better advice than... in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Question 1 == Are the smart application control features, anti-phishing features, and development engine protection features, all of the Windows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by amralaa571999, Aug 13, 2024.

  1. AMRALAA571999
    amralaa571999 Win User

    There are people who tell me not to rely on Windows Defender. I need better advice than...


    Question 1 == Are the smart application control features, anti-phishing features, and development engine protection features, all of the Windows Defender features strong? Question 2 == Does Defender protect me from mail and malicious sites because I browse and profit from many sites and I am afraid of the Internet

    :)
     
    amralaa571999, Aug 13, 2024
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  2. MICHAEL FARKAS
    Michael Farkas Win User

    Avast vs Defender vs MSE. Is one better on Windows 10?

    I have the premium version of Avast but people have been telling me I don't need it as Defender does a better job and then some people are telling me that Microsoft Essentials is better. Now that I'am totally confused can some one sort this out for me and
    tell me the best way to go for virus protection? Avast? Defender or something else? I have the newest version of Windows 10.

    [Original title: Really Confused]
     
    Michael Farkas, Aug 14, 2024
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  3. REMON ONT
    Remon Ont Win User
    windows defender

    Hi Ronald,

    For us to better assist your concern, we would like to know some additional information to isolate the issue:

    • Did you get any error messages?
    • Have you done any changes on your computer prior to the issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    We suggest that you try the troubleshooting steps provided by Cyber_Defend_Team on this

    link    .

    We will wait for your response.
     
    Remon Ont, Aug 14, 2024
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  4. RAMESH.KUMAR
    Ramesh.Kumar Win User

    There are people who tell me not to rely on Windows Defender. I need better advice than...

    How to disable windows defender for long time?

    Hi Andrew,

    If I understand you correctly you are willing to disable Windows Defender from your system. I would like to know few more things to understand the issue in a better way.

    • Why are you trying to disable Windows Defender? Are you planning to install any third party security software?
    • From where you have followed the steps to disable Windows defender using registry?
    • Are you logged in as Administrator?

    The steps which you have mentioned to disable Windows Defender using gpedit.msc is correct. If you are unable to disable it then you may do that by stopping the service responsible for Windows Defender. Here are steps which you may follow to perform the
    same task.

    • Press Windows key + R to open run box.
    • Type services.msc and hit enter.
    • There should be 2 services: Windows Defender Service
      and Windows Defender Network14.
    • Right click on each and press stop.


    If you will stop the service responsible for Windows Defender then it will not run till it is stopped. Do get back to us with all the information required and result of proposed suggestion. We will be happy to assist you further.

    Regards,
     
    Ramesh.Kumar, Aug 14, 2024
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