Windows 10: Windows defender is not displaying any security providers for both antivirus, firewall and...

Windows defender is not displaying any security providers for both antivirus, firewall and web protection and the switches are gone.



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windows defender firewall

Hi Faye,

Third-party antivirus programs usually have their own uninstallers provided by the software developer. We suggest checking the developer's website or contacting their support team for assistance with uninstalling their program. After fully uninstalling the
third-party antivirus software, you may turn on Windows Defender by following these steps:

• Click Start.
• Type Windows Defender Security Center and press Enter.
• Click Firewall and network protection.
• Click Private (discoverable) network and click On.
• Click Public (non-discoverable) network and click On.

Let us know if you have any other concerns about Windows Defender.

 

Good Antivirus + Firewall

I would never put anything Norton on my computer.

Nod32 is arguably the best antivirus. AVG is likely not as good, but it's free and at least pretty good.

Firewalls, I'd put Comodo and whatever "Tiny Personal Firewall" is named nowadays on your short list. I think Kerio might have sold it now and it's named something else. Otherwise, just put Comodo on your short list. I think the current version's ease of use has taken a step backwards, seems a bit counter-intuitive when trying to do certain things with it, but overall it does a good job and the price is right.

 

Should Windows Defender be on if Weboot Secure is providing antivirus protection?

Assuming all is well with your install of Windows 10 Version 1703, Webroot should be providing real-time protection but Windows Defender Antivirus' Limited Periodic Scanning and

Defender Offline Scan options should be available and working.

IdentityShield is a Webroot component.

If you have further questions concerning Webroot & Windows Defender
Antivirus and/or Windows Defender
Security Center in Windows 10 Version 1703, you'd be best off posting them here:

https://community.webroot.com/t5/Webroot-SecureAnywhere-Antivirus/bd-p/WSA-AV

Or you could just uninstall the Webroot application BEFORE your current subscription expires in September and then let Windows Defender Antivirus and the Windows Firewall protect your computer. [Why pay for another year's subscription?]