Windows defender security

I have Mcafee security installed. Do I need to install Windows Defender as extra security?

Friday, November 26, 2010, 10:41:23 + 0000, nozzer43 wrote:
 
> I have Mcafee security installed. Do I need to install Windows Defender as extra security?
 
 
 
Two points:
 
1. having several anti-spyware programs installed is a good thing for
fol
 
2 McAfee, in my opinion, is one of * more * security programs
available. For an anti-virus program, I recommend eSet NOD32, if you
are willing to pay for it. If you want a free anti-virus, I recommend
(do not run more than one) one of the following three:
 
Avira AntiVir
Avast
Microsoft Security Essentials
 
You also need anti-spyware software. I recommend that you download and
install MalwareBytes AntiMalware (both freeware) * and *.
SuperAntiSpyware.
 

Ken Blake (MS-MVP)

Tags: Windows

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