Windows 10: Windows defender is it good enough

is it safe to just use windows defender or i need to get another 3rd party antivirus

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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.

 

Shutting Down Windows Defender for good.

I need to shut off Windows Defender for good.

I can't have two softwares doing the same job twice, been using Norton since 2000/1 and continue to use it. I need to have Windows Defender shut down for good.

Any suggestions?

 

Defender, is it that good?

>Is Defender (in Windows 10) as good as (AVG) please?

Depending where and whom you ask, you will get different replies...

In the end you have to decide for yourself which program you want to use...

Suggestion to read:

• Choosing an Anti-Virus Program
• Safe Steps for Replacing your Anti-virus - Why should you use Antivirus
  software?
• Supplementing your Anti-Virus Program with Anti-Malware Tools

and also the other interesting and informational topics covered in:
Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection

In addition you might want to read one or the other thread from this search:

• Results in Virus and Malware - Microsoft Community

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> Is Windows 7 covered by Defender in the same way?

No.

Windows Defender in Windows 7 is NOT an Anti-Virus program but only a very basic spyware protection. Meaning you need to install an Anti-Virus program.

A free one would be for example
Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE)

Upon installation of MSE, Windows Defender will be automatically disabled.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/help/antimalware-faq

HTH,

Julia