Windows 10: Windows Defender Antivirus

Discus and support Windows Defender Antivirus in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; The Antimalware Service Executable is always running and is using high amounts of CPU and disk usage. This slows down my laptop when I run CPU... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Ahmed Mansoor78691, Aug 27, 2020.

  1. AHMED MANSOOR78691
    Ahmed Mansoor78691 Win User

    Windows Defender Antivirus


    The Antimalware Service Executable is always running and is using high amounts of CPU and disk usage. This slows down my laptop when I run CPU intensive programs. I have checked that my laptop doesn't have any viruses but the Antimalware Service Executable is always running even after restarting Windows. Is there any way in which I can prevent this? I have no other premium AV installed.

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    Ahmed Mansoor78691, Aug 27, 2020
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  2. AFORNAL
    afornal Win User

    Defender AntiVirus

    There are 4 options under Defender. Two refer to AntiVirus; AntiVirus Network Inspection Service & AntiVirus Services. Under Startup Type these two are listed as manual and the Status column said Inspection Service is running. When I clicked on the Start
    button in Properties, I got an immediate message: "Win.. Def.. Anti.. Serv.. on local comp.. started and then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they are not in use by other services or programs."
     
    afornal, Aug 27, 2020
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  3. SUMIT DHIMAN2
    Sumit Dhiman2 Win User
    Windows Defender - antivirus?

    Windows defender is a built in antivirus, that detects all type of threats.You do not need to install any 3rd party antivirus.

    In windows 7 and earlier Microsoft security essentials was to be used with windows defender for a full system protection, but in Windows 8 and later windows defender's capabilities have been increased to make it a full fledged antivirus.

    I suggest rolling with Windows Defender (preinstalled)+Malwarebytes for a full system security.
     
    Sumit Dhiman2, Aug 27, 2020
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  4. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    Windows Defender Antivirus

    Is Windows Defender a proper Antivirus for Windows 10 ?

    1) Yes.

    2) Yes.

    3) Many. Suggestion to use your preferred search engine and look it up. Also see:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/18900/consumer-antivirus-software-providers-for-windows

    Suggestion to read:

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    4) Are you spamming?
     
    Jsssssssss, Aug 27, 2020
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