Windows 10: Windows 10 AntiVirus & Windows Defender

I've upgraded to Windows 10 and noticed my AntiVirus and Firewall was removed. My question is do I need to install another AntiVirus & Firewall or is Windows Defender up to the job?

The AV & Firewall I had on was ZoneAlarm

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Is windows defender enough for virus threats.

Depending on whom and where you ask, you'll get all kinds of different opinions...

What’s the Best Antivirus for Windows 10? (Is Windows Defender Good Enough?)

Choosing an Anti-Virus Program

Supplementing your Anti-Virus Program with Anti-Malware Tools

How to Use the Built-in Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows 10

Configure Windows Defender in Windows 8, 8.1 and 10

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...Scope=#/Protect/protect_defender/Discussion/1

 

Is Windows Defender Enough?

Same reply as always:

Depending on whom and where you ask, you'll get all kinds of different opinions...

What’s the Best Antivirus for Windows 10? (Is Windows Defender Good Enough?)

Choosing an Anti-Virus Program

Supplementing your Anti-Virus Program with Anti-Malware Tools

How to Use the Built-in Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows 10

Configure Windows Defender in Windows 8, 8.1 and 10

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...Scope=#/Protect/protect_defender/Discussion/1

 

Using Windows Defender and Windows Firewall is not at all a bad idea. They work, and no annoyances to upgrade or anything.

 

There is a sticky thread with all the antivirus software that works currently under Windows 10. Check it.

 

Defender is not that bad. Add in Malware Bytes, for the win.

 

Thank You will have a look at sticky thread might give Defender a go and get malware bytes.

 

If you go with "Defender" make sure you update it , after my first clean install i realized it wasn't updated , took forever to update the first time like most AV's.

 

Thanks All ive gone with WD and MalwareBytes both updated fingers crossed

 

I haven't had any troubles with WD. Just use your head. *Cool

 

Note that the latest version 14.0.508.000 of the free ZoneAlarm AV + Firewall claims to be Windows 10 compatible. Also have a look at Panda Free AV 2016. I have it installed in a Windows 10 VM and it appears to work fine.

Regarding Windows Defender one thing I don't like is the lack of a persistent tray icon. I prefer that so I can see the status of my security software at a glance and notice a change immediately. Also how often does Windows Defender update and is updating reliable? I don't know.

Currently I'm using Webroot SecureAnywhere AV and MalwareBytes AntiMalware Pro; MBAM is a good idea along side whatever AV you use.