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Windows defender is like an ant-virus but not exactly. It is not as powerful as a AV but it is good at blocking out weaker viruses and detecting suspicious files. You can choose if you want to have this enabled in your control panel settings.
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Do you need to install an antivirus if you already have a windows defender?
yes we need to install antivirus apart from windows defender
What is windows defender?
Windows Defender is a software which is from Microsoft. Specifically, it is anti-spyware software, which protects your computer from spyware and malware infections. In Windows 8, Windows Defender has been upgraded to an antivirus.
Is windows defender useful?
Yes. but install avast! antivirus 4.8
What is defend?
Windows Defender is a software which is from Microsoft. Specifically, it is anti-spyware software, which protects your computer from spyware and malware infections. In Windows 8, Windows Defender has been upgraded to an antivirus.
How do you know if your laptop has antivirus software?
Most newer laptops come with an antivirus program installed standard. My laptop (a Dell Studio 17 running Windows 7) came with Windows Defender/ Windows Firewall and McAfee antivirus.
Does windows defender remove spyware?
not all but yes. download avast! antivirus 4.8
Can you use windows defender with norton security suite?
norton sucks. Use avast! antivirus 4.8
What are the hardware firewall and antivirus applications for running Windows 7 on 25 workstations?
There are no hardware firewalls built into Windows 7, but from Windows 7 and on, Windows Defender is integrated into the system.
Where can a person download Bit Defender antivirus?
A person can download the Bit Defender antivirus online. Some websites that offer the Bit Defender antivirus include Bitdefender, Scan With, and FileHippo.
How you remove a virus from a computer?
You can download a security software in the internet. Some of them have payments, others don't. If you are running an original Windows PC and you are running out of budget to buy licenses for antivirus, you can download Windows Defender. It is absolutely free. There are frequent update of Windows Defender to make sure that computer would be safe. You can also buy an antivirus and pay it's license. Either of the two, it can remove viruses on your computer.
Should you use windows defender and avg antivirus together?
yes you should but it will be very protective but you wont have any visuress
Who invented windows defender?
The Microsoft Corporation created windows defender. They named it windows defender because they also made the windows operating system.
