Do I need antivirus protection if I already use windows Defender?

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• Need antivirus software, which is best for Windows 7?

  need anti virus for windows 7 anyone knows the best for

  A very good (free) choice for real-time protection is:

  Microsoft Security Essentials
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

  Don't forget, no single anti-virus program can detect every single threat in the wild, so it is wise to run periodic scans with other programs in addition to your real-time protection, I suggest following two free programs:

  Malwarebytes
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  SUPERAntiSpyware
  http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/

  Depending on your browsing habits / on the Internet, you can run manual scans with the two above on a weekly / every two weeks to be sure.

  One last note, don't forget to keep the virus definitions updated!

• Already, using Windows mail, suddenly Office outlook starts to receive mail too.

  I use Vista and Windows mail for 2 years. For the past two weeks Microsoft Office Outlook also began to receive by mail, so now in 2 locations. I don't want that.

  I can't remember if and what I changed that this happens. How can I avoid that Microsoft Office Outlook, but I want to keep on using calendar and contacts in Outlook.

  Thank you

  I use Vista and Windows mail for 2 years. For the past two weeks Microsoft Office Outlook also began to receive by mail, so now in 2 locations. I don't want that.

  I can't remember if and what I changed that this happens. How can I avoid that Microsoft Office Outlook, but I want to keep on using calendar and contacts in Outlook.

  Thank you

  On Windows Mail...
  Tools > accounts > your account > properties > advanced. in respect of the supply, uncheck "leave a copy of messages on the server" > OK

  On MS Outlook...
  Tools > Account Settings > change > advanced > under delivery, uncheck " leave a copy of messages on the server" > OK

  Note: If you do this, it will mean that "first come, first served". Which means... If mail arrives, and you happen be on Outlook, the mail will be downloaded to Outlook Inbox. Windows Mail won't get it.

  t-4-2

• How to undo the recent Firefox update? McAfee Antivirus Plus antivirus Protection is no longer compatible.

  A newer version of Firefox has been improved on my laptop. After the upgrade, a message came that my McAfee Antivirus Plus would be more compatible with the new version of your product.

  Again, I have several months in use more protection against viruses and do not have the money to buy something else. I need antivirus protection work and need detailed instructions on how to return to the old version of Firefox 4.

  If you can't help me, I have to go to IE and I really want to do.

  I have a fairly new laptop bought in October 2010 and am under Windows 7 operating system.

  Thank you.

  Mary Anne Whitaker

  RESPONSE! Go to your downloads folder and find your old installation of Firefox 4 icon. CLICK on IT and reinstall! It replaces your recent update and return to Firefox 4! WOOT WOOT!

• If running Microsoft Security Essentials do I need run Windows Defender? Is the reason why I can't start the Defender-Essentials?

  I use Microsoft Security Essentials on Vista x 32.  Security Center tells me to start Windows Defender.  I click to start, but he tells me that I have to restart my computer or manually start Defender myself.  I go to services, and it does not advocate.  It basically tells me that my system has no need currently the program or there is another reason, it does not start.  Responses tells me that for the error code of course, I met error 0x800106ba later Code it tells me to try to start it manually if it doesn't work I have uninstall Defender and need to reinstall it.  Yet when I go to uninstall programs, Defender is not listed.  I tried to install it again because it is not listed, I thought I could.  When I went to install it, it-error telling me that I have already as it came pre-installed with Vista.

  Now, my question.  Do I really need Defender since I use Microsoft Security Essentials?  Is in fact an older version almost essential?  Why it tells me to start it if it is not needed? And if necessary, why it won't start

  Hello

  Be sure to check in the MSE Forums.

  Answers - MSE Forums
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/protect/default.aspx

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  Windows Defender features are included in MSE, defender of loading would be redundant.

  Windows Defender antispyware =

  MSE is antivirus + antispyware.

  Then think about MSE as Windows Defender with more added (which is).

  Check this box:

  Start - type in search-> find MSCONFIG in top - click right on - RUN AS ADMIN

  Startup tab - disable Windows Defender (if the list) and APPLY / OK - REBOOT

  This should stop loading Defender.

  ==========================================================

  If necessary after the foregoing:

  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.html

  Then run checkdisk (chkdsk).

  How to run check disk in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

  Check the default services and dependencies to ensure that they are running.
  http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/services/Security_Center.htm

  ============================================

  Security Center incorrectly reports, or try Windows Defender
  Start incorrectly, or both.

  Security Center not related anti-virus or firewall State correctlyhttp://www.winhelponline.com/blog/security-center-not-reporting-anti-virus-or-firewall-status-correctly/

  How to fix Vista Reporting incorrect information Security Center
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/195736-Security-Center-not-reporting-correct-information.html

  How to disable or enable the Security Center in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67737-Security-Center.html

  This thread might help as it might be a permissions problem.
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/thread/3d2049ae-4581-439b-8E15-3f603f5c60f0/

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  Troubleshooting of Windows Defender
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555957

  "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MsAsCui.exe" is the folder of the default Defender

  Start - type in the search box-> Windows Defender - find top - make a right click on it.
  RUN AS ADMIN

  If no joy using Start - computer or Windows Explorer to access this folder and create a
  Shortcut to put on the desktop and the Start Menu. You can also right click on a shortcut this and
  see if they point to here.

  Goal
  "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MsAsCui.exe".

  Start in
  "%ProgramFiles%\Windows defender.

  How to enable or disable the Windows Defender
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/93118-Windows-Defender-off.html

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  Maybe something here if necessary:

  What is display / causing the error message? Some anitvirus/security/antispyware products can
  cause this error. On those who use you, including those that your never had even those
  uninstalled (the remnants can cause problems). McAfee is just an example of what many can do.

  Start - type in the search box - Services - find top - Right Click - Run as Admin

  Windows Defender - value STARTED and AUTOMATIC

  or set MANUAL and STOPPED if necessary

  Fix for the problem of 800106ba.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/931849

  Error (an example) of McAfee report.
  http://service.McAfee.com/faqdocument.aspx?ID=TS100610&lang=en_US&prior_tid=2&AnswerID=16777216&Turl==http://KB.McAfee.com/InfoCenter/index?page%3Dcontent%26id%3DTS100610%26actp%3Dsearch

  Check also:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistasecurity/thread/574fb871-034C-4B42-B800-328af16a9177

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Windows defender do I really need?

  I used Avast free anti virus and superantispyware free version. Suddenly I wonder to run Windows Defender. Do I need to do? When I try to update that prompted I am denied access and referred to the "system administrator".  I am the primary user of this computer at home. I don't know how to get around this problem of system administrator. Above all, I wonder if with Avast updated security do I really need this Windows Defender?  What do you recommend?

  Hello

  I prefer to use WIndows Defender and Avast (Prevx - free). You have not really
  told in detail what exactly is the problem.

  SuperAntiSpyware can be extremely invasive, so I put it's a scanner only on request.

  To configure SuperAntiSpyware as a scanner to the application if you want:

  You need to check all the entries - entries are by SuperAdBlocker which is used by
  SuperAntiSpyware.

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured so that it starts automatically when your system
  boots and you login. Autoruns shows you the full list of registry and file locations where
  applications can configure Auto-start settings.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
  Virtue of the present article in AutoRuns:

  HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services

  SASDIFSV SASDIFSV. SYS SUPERAdBlocker.com and SUPERAntiSpyware.com c:\program files\superantispyware\sasdifsv.sys

  SASENUM SASENUM. SYS SUPERAdBlocker.com and SUPERAntiSpyware.com-c:\program files\superantispyware\sasenum.sys

  SASKUTIL SASKUTIL. SYS SUPERAdBlocker.com and SUPERAntiSpyware.com c:\program files\superantispyware\saskutil.sys

  There may be others as my memory is not clear - there are 4 and probably 5 entries and they
  be quite so don't look close for SuperAntiSpyware ratings and SuperAdBlocker.

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  Here's what I use and recommend: (these are all free and very effective versions.)

  Avast and Prevx proved extremely reliable and compatible with all I have
  launched on them. Microsoft Security Essentials and Prevx have also proven to be very
  reliable and compatible. Use MSE or Avast and Prevx, Prevx 3 but not all.

  Avast Home free - stop any shields is not necessary except leaving Standard, Web, and
  Operation of the network.

  Prevx - Home - free

  Windows Firewall

  Windows Defender (is not necessary if you use MSE)

  Protected IE - mode

  IE 8 - SmartScreen filter WE (IE 7 phishing filter)

  I also IE always start with asset if filter InPrivate IE 8.
  (It may temporarily turn off with the little icon to the left of the + bottom
  right of IE)

  Two versions of Avast are available 6.x and 4.8 x

  Avast - home - free - 6.x stop shields you do not use (except files, Web, network, &)
  Shields of behavior) - double click on the icon in the Notification area - real time Orange - click on the
  Shield that you want to stop - STOP. To stop the Orange icon to show an error indicator-
  Click on the Orange icon - top right - settings - click on the status bar - uncheck shields you
  disabled - click OK
  http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

  Avast 4.8 x - home - free - stop shields, you don't need except leaving Standard, Web,.
  and the network running. (Double-click the blue icon - look OK. - upper left - Shields details
  Finish those you don't use).
  http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download#TAB4

  Or use Microsoft Security Essentials - free
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

  Prevx works well alongside MSE or Avast

  Prevx - home - free small, fast, exceptional protection CLOUD, working with other security
  programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something come back here
  or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  PCmag - Prevx - Editor's choice
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Also get Malwarebytes - free - use as scanner only. If you ever think malware and that
  would be unusual with Avast and occasional Prevx running with the exception of a low level cookie
  (not much), to UPDATE and then run it as a scanner. I have a lot of scanners and they
  never find anything of note that I started to use this configuration.

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  I hope this helps.

• (1) in windows 8 pro can I run windows defender and 3rd party antivirus [like Mcafee] at the same time?

  Today, I have improved my final from Windows 7 to Windows 8 pro.

  (1) is Windows Defender, it works both as the same as MacAfee antivirus software?

  (2) if I use windows defender in windows 8 pro, do you think that I still need 3rd party antivirus software to protect against viruses and malware?

  (3) can I activate and simultaneously run 3rd party software [McAfee] antivirus and windows Defender 8?

  (1) # Windows Defender is an anti-spyware, and Mcafee's anti-virus.

  (2) Yes

  (3) Yes

  UTC/GMT is 03:46 Sunday, October 28, 2012

• When I try to open and turn on windows Defender I manually get 0X800106ba code have not been able to solve this problem, need help!

  do not have mcafee just use windows security, with all the protections on and running except windows Defender, it's my error 0X800106ba issue code

  The game, 16 December 2010 15:19:47 + 0000, redbluemoon wrote:
   
  > do not have mcafee
   
   
  Good. It is a very bad choice, in my opinion.
   
   
  > Just use windows security.
   
   
  It has no product called Windows Security. Do you mean Microsoft
  Security Essentials?
   
   
  > with all the protections on and running except windows Defender, it's my error 0X800106ba issue code
   
   
  If you mean that Microsoft Security Essentials, it turns off Windows
  Defender, because it does essentially the same thing itself and you
  don't need both. It is not a problem, and you should not try to fix it.
   

  Ken Blake (MS-MVP)

• what I need to do to download windows defender in windows 8?

  what I have to do to download windows defender. ?. I have windows 8

  Original title: windows Defender

  Hello

  To use Windows Defender in Windows 8/8.1 there cannot be a 3rd party antivirus
  on the system. If there is an uninstall and then run the specified removal tools on the
  to avoid problems causing remains.

  List of tools to clean/uninstall anti-malware programs
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/protect/Forum/protect_start/list-of-anti-malware-program-cleanupuninstall/407bf6da-C05D-4546-8788-0aa4c25a1f91

  Uninstallers (removal tools) for common antivirus software
  http://KB.eset.com/esetkb/index?page=content&ID=SOLN146

  ======================================================

  Windows 8/8.1 includes a version automatically loaded Windows Defender Update
  who is a complete antivirus based on Microsoft Security Essentials.  (Windows Defender
  for XP, Vista and Windows 7 has been only antispyware.)

  Windows Defender and Windows SmartScreen fight against viruses and other malware
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/Windows-Defender#1TC=T1

  How to create a shortcut of "Windows Defender" in Windows 8
  http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/6862-Windows-Defender-create-shortcut-Windows-8-a.html

  How to add a "Windows Defender" Cascading Menu contextual desktop in Windows 8
  http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/8450-Windows-Defender-cascading-desktop-context-menu-create-Windows-8-a.html

  How to add "Scan with Windows Defender" for files and folders in Windows 8
  http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/15790-scan-Windows-Defender-add-Windows-8-a.html

  ===================================

  You can search for Defender - Win Key + W

  Windows Defender - in tab settings - administrator - check or uncheck (to choose)
  Turn on Windows Defender.

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle=""><- mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• I have already installed Kaspersky Internet security and my laptop shows install antivirus protection what can I do?

  I have already installed Kaspersky Internet security and my laptop shows install antivirus protection what can I do? Remove KIS and then install antivirus software for my laptop or updating is necessary? Please answer

  Please see if it is relevant and helps:

  http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/anti-virus/6784f312-b46c-4299-a040-a05ea07eaecc .

• window xp security center antivirus protection is off how can I me protection.

  MY COMPUTER IS NOT PROTECTED WHY.  SECURITY CENTER ME SAID OF ANTIVIRUS PROTECTION IS DISABLED

  Many of these programs require annual fees to continue working, so if you have a message to this effect and is not paid, it would be a possible way, that this could happen. Of course, another possibility is that your computer could be infected with a virus. Whatever the cause, it is imperative that you have a working of antivirus running software version. There are several free there, against MS, called Microsoft Security Essentials. Two more are AVG and Avast. Don't forget that before installing any new anti-virus program you need to uninstall any other person because more than one on a PC will cause problems.

  For more information, see

  http://support.Microsoft.com/search/default.aspx?query=antivirus&catalog=LCID%3D1033&mode=r

  I hope this helps. Good luck.

• antivirus protection is disabled

  my microsoft essentials antivirus protection says it has expired - I tried to download it again and it said I already had Essentials installed - what should I do

  ... I bought my computer from a junior college, and if that means 'real' as real, I guess it is.

  In my previous answer questions despite...

  Was it a used computer when you bought it from junior college?

• Antivirus protection for PC

  I got my uninstalled McAfee and I was wondering if I really need to buy antivirus protection?  My firewall is enabled, automatic update is enabled, Windows defender is on, and other security settings are ok... do I have to buy an antivirus protection for my computer or is it possible to run without?  If I need to buy protection, what is recommended?

  Windows Vista

  Hello

  You certainly need an Antivirus program must be installed on your computer, but also Anti-spyware.

  Free AV programs do a good job of protection.

  Make a choice from these AV programs (installation more than it will cause system problems):

  Avast: http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download#tab4

  AVG: http://free.avg.com/us-en/homepage

  MSE: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5201

  Avira: http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus

  And the Antivirus program will disable the Defender, which is the normal thing for them to do.

  Malwarebytes free version works with them. It's an Anti Spyware / Anti-Malware program.

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  See you soon.

  .

• I can not access my Webroot AntiVirus & spyware protection to enable it as my security provider. Windows defender keeps "takeover." How can I fix?

  For more than a month now, I get in the right corner that Webroot Software would I discover my notifications after his scan but when I click on view the Notifications, I get the mini screen that says loading... Please wait, but nothing happens.  I can leave it there all day and nothing happens!

  I tried every way I know how to enter Webroot without success.  I just ignored it for a while, but now I get these red bombs of the Windows Defender Security of dangerous files. etc on my computer and run and scan.  I then noticed tonight that Windows is the security system ONLY of Anit-Virus and Spy Sweeper running on my computer when I always chose my own 'System' - Webroot and don't remember that change at any time.

  It is of course the weekend and you cannot get technical assistance from them until Monday, but I need to know how to pass but Webroot and not to use Windows security.  When I try to change it, it displays the option 'choose' your own but not space on the page where to enter wht you have or offer search systems on your computer!  It makes me crazy!

  I also get a local saying JavaScript:0 VOID not only when I try to choose Webroot but when I tried to buy some goods on Nordstrom the other day.  I have accidentally about a month or two ago uninstalled or delete Java because I don't think I used it and less you have on your computer the better.  Well, I think I live by myself because when I tried to reinstall, I hit a snag and it won't download it without the original program under Windows.  If the two are related and how to help me with these questions?

  I hate IE9 and wish I could go back to IE8, but those days are over... I want to just get Webroot rear Protection as my main security and get return period of Java!

  Can someone help me?

  Hello

  If you gave the name of the Security Defender program properly, you are infected with malware

  There is NOTHING to do with Windows Defender in Vista

  ___________________________________________________

  Security Defender is a fake anti-spyware that displays the results of the analysis wrong and alerts of security on your computer in order to scare you into buying. This program is usually installed on your computer through the use of the web sites that display ads claiming to be an online anti-malware scanner. When this ad is finished, it will state that your computer is infected and then prompts you to download and install Security Defender on your computer.

  Follow the steps in the deletion in the link below

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-security-Defender

  and malware, Security Defender is, STOP your antivirus and real work safety programs!

  ______________________________________________________________________

  and after getting the malware deleted, here's how to uninstall IE9 and return to IE8

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Internet-Explorer/help/IE-9/How-do-i-install-or-uninstall-Internet-Explorer-9

  To uninstall Internet Explorer

  The following instructions apply to Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

  1. Click the button start , type programs and features in the search box and then click the display installed in the left pane updates.

  2. Under uninstall an update, scroll down to the Microsoft Windows section.

• Right-click Windows Internet Explorer 9 and click on uninstall and then, when you are prompted, click Yes.

• Click one of the following:

  • Restart now (to complete the process of uninstalling Internet Explorer 9 and restore the previous version of Internet Explorer).

  • Restart more later (to wait until you stop or restart your computer).



Note

After you uninstall Internet Explorer 9 RC, the previously installed version of Internet Explorer will be available on your computer. There is no need to reinstall.

• Antivirus protection and additional security?

  Do I need extra virus and security protection other than that Microsoft provides in Windows 8?

  Is the Windows Firewall and defender enough to protect my computer or do I have to get another one like Norton?

  Hello

  Those that I use and they are very effective.

  Windows 8 includes a version automatically loaded Windows Defender Update
  who is a complete antivirus based on Microsoft Security Essentials.  (Windows Defender
  for XP, Vista and Windows 7 has been only antispyware.) So, if you upgrade protection
  is automatic and is enabled by default during the installation.

  Windows Defender and Windows SmartScreen fight against viruses and other malware
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/Windows-Defender#1TC=T1

  How to create a shortcut of "Windows Defender" in Windows 8
  http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/6862-Windows-Defender-create-shortcut-Windows-8-a.html

  How to add a "Windows Defender" Cascading Menu contextual desktop in Windows 8
  http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/8450-Windows-Defender-cascading-desktop-context-menu-create-Windows-8-a.html

  ===================================

  You can search for Defender - Win Key + W

  Windows Defender - in tab settings - administrator - check or uncheck (to choose)
  Turn on Windows Defender.

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle=""><- mark="" twain="" said="" it="">