Windows Defender

[Gloria E]

Is anyone using or heard anything derogatory about this software? I did a Google search for Windows Defender reviews and found several that were not flattering.

I don't really need it because I have a very good one that I purchased and have no complaints.


Gloria E

[VegasNath]

So why consider it? There are hundreds of various options which will generate many different opinions, but if you are satisfied with what you have, you would be better sticking with it.

[HansV]

Don't bother, Gloria. You already turned down Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows Defender's big brother.

[DaveA]

With Windows Vista and Windows 7 it comes preinstalled.
I have seen that it is not that easy to uninstall in these two OS's. BUT, I have not tried, I just keep it updated in addition to other Protection programs I have running.

[Gloria E]

So why consider it? There are hundreds of various options which will generate many different opinions, but if you are satisfied with what you have, you would be better sticking with it.

You've got that right, Nathan. It's like asking should I shut the computer down at night. You'll get so many different opinions that you will be right back where you started. It's a matter of personal choice.

Thank you for your valued opinion.


Gloria E

[Gloria E]

Don't bother, Gloria. You already turned down Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows Defender's big brother.

You mean that Defender is connected somehow to SE? What does one have to do with the other? Please explain you're meaning.

I really don't think so because I still have Defender (at least for awhile I do).

[Gloria E]

With Windows Vista and Windows 7 it comes preinstalled.
I have seen that it is not that easy to uninstall in these two OS's. BUT, I have not tried, I just keep it updated in addition to other Protection programs I have running.

Well, I'm going to give it that old college try. If I fail then I too will keep it updated but not use it. It's so far below the one I use that it's not worth using (in my humble opinion).

Gloria E

[HansV]

Windows Defender is a relatively simple security application that comes with Windows 7.
Microsoft created a more comprehensive security solution built on Windows Defender that can be downloaded separately: Microsoft Security Essentials. If you install MSE, Windows Defender will automatically be disabled. Since MSE does more than Windows Defender, it would be pointless to leave Windows Defender running. I assume that Windows Defender will be enabled again if you uninstall MSE.

In an earlier thread you decided that you didn't want the more powerful Microsoft Security Essentials, so I don't see why you would want to keep the weaker Windows Defender. But if you do, you're very welcome to do so, of course.

[Gloria E]

Windows Defender is a relatively simple security application that comes with Windows 7.
Microsoft created a more comprehensive security solution built on Windows Defender that can be downloaded separately: Microsoft Security Essentials. If you install MSE, Windows Defender will automatically be disabled. Since MSE does more than Windows Defender, it would be pointless to leave Windows Defender running. I assume that Windows Defender will be enabled again if you uninstall MSE.

In an earlier thread you decided that you didn't want the more powerful Microsoft Security Essentials, so I don't see why you would want to keep the weaker Windows Defender. But if you do, you're very welcome to do so, of course.

I have set up Windows Defender. I also run in real time Webroot Internet Security Essentials. I've read a lot about WD and I understand that it cannot eliminate the cause of infections so the computer gets re-infected.

Is it advisable to remove WD and just use WISE or is there some advantage of running both in real time. Also as far as WD is concerned I cannot find a shortcut to run the program from my desktop. To reach it I have to follow the path using My Computer, it's also not found in All Programs and there is no shortcut in it's files. This is very inconvenient and generated this post, creating a shortcut does not load the program just the files in the folder. There is no .exe file to make a true shortcut.

Gloria E

[HansV]

Webroot Internet Security Essentials is a complete security solution. You might as well uninstall or disable Windows Defender.

If you prefer to keep Windows Defender, see Windows Defender Shortcut for detailed instructions, complete with screenshots, for creating a shortcut.

[Gloria E]

Webroot Internet Security Essentials is a complete security solution. You might as well uninstall or disable Windows Defender.

If you prefer to keep Windows Defender, see Windows Defender Shortcut for detailed instructions, complete with screenshots, for creating a shortcut.

I've searched Google, the web and other forums and found no information on uninstalling WD. Perhaps you can lead me to something that will accomplish that task. WD isn't included in Add/Remove or my uninstall program.

I can disable it using Services but I'd rather remove unused, unwanted programs if at all possible.

Thanks for any help you can supply.

Gloria E

[HansV]

I've replied in your other thread (MSCONFIG)