Windows 10: Using Windows Defender and System Mechanic in Windows 10

Discus and support Using Windows Defender and System Mechanic in Windows 10 in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Windows 10 I purchased System Mechanic not knowing about Windows Defender. I have both running. Should I use both or just one? If just one which... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by lpatrick, Oct 10, 2016.

  1. LPATRICK
    lpatrick Win User

    Using Windows Defender and System Mechanic in Windows 10


    Windows 10
    I purchased System Mechanic not knowing about Windows Defender. I have both running. Should I use both or just one? If just one which should I use? I assume I can turn off Windows Defender and or delete System Mechanic. Btw, I am inexperienced.

    Thank you.

    :)
     
    lpatrick, Oct 10, 2016
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  2. BENJAMINSTEVENSPK
    BenjaminStevensPK Win User

    Windows 10 Defender

    I am currently using windows 10. I now use the system shield on IOLO system mechanics. If I desire to return to Defender protection after disabling system shield how do I turn on windows Defender?
     
    BenjaminStevensPK, Oct 10, 2016
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  3. OMPONGIII
    OMPONGIII Win User
    Will System Mechanic Pro (with Virus Protection) and Windows 10 Defender co-exist?

    Will System Mechanic Pro (with Virus Protection) and Windows 10 Defender co-exist?
     
    OMPONGIII, Oct 10, 2016
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  4. DALCHINA
    dalchina New Member

    Using Windows Defender and System Mechanic in Windows 10

    Hi, the standard spiel is not to run 2 AV's at the same time as I'm sure you know.

    From around 2014 MS designed Defender so it is 'compatible' with other major vendors' products. That is, you will probably find Defender is disabled when installing another AV, but it is still present and can be used in a limited sense. Discussion here (2nd section):
    https://www.winhelp.us/configure-win...windows-8.html

    I guess you have a version of System Mechanic with AV - apparently it uses 2 AV engines - I couldn't find which from a quick search.
     
    dalchina, Oct 10, 2016
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  5. SWARFEGA
    swarfega Win User
    I'd just pick one and since you purchased System Mechanic I'd side with that for now. I would also augment your security with Malwarebytes (free so not resident) and SuperAntSpyware (free). You can run these programs regularly to scan your system for malware and malicious cookies respectively.
     
    swarfega, Oct 10, 2016
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  6. CLINT
    Clint Win User
    Trash System Mechanic. It trashed my PC.
     
    Clint, Oct 10, 2016
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  7. LPATRICK
    lpatrick Win User
    It seems Mechanic performs more tasks such as removing junk files, etc. than Defendar but if Mechanic is a risk It will be deleted.. Is there a resident app already on W10 to do such tasks?
     
    lpatrick, Oct 10, 2016
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  8. CLINT
    Clint Win User

    Using Windows Defender and System Mechanic in Windows 10

    Disk Cleanup and select Cleanup System Files.

    Using Windows Defender and System Mechanic in Windows 10 [​IMG]
     
    Clint, Apr 5, 2018
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