@snapshot 2022 ............ only remove the quarantined files ..... those programs will make reports please post those so i can see what you might be dealing with ! Depending on what the find there may be other programs that i might have you run which will be free !
Thanks Chuck
@Ghot ....... excellent job of explaining & i too stay away from MS tools. I spoke with one of my teachers about this & his quote "Beware of stranger tools from MS" than an old one from long ago that failed miserably, but he wouldn't elaborate on it ! I am like you i stay away from...
I still use it & tell all my clients to run it ! To each their own for what ever keeps their computer running safe ! And oh by the way most Malware forums still recommend running it, but they have been removing Malware for years, what do they know ! I'm out ...........
They have a performance analyzer (from MS) if you think yours is impacting it ! No difference in mine !
https://www.bing.com/search?q=reports+that+Defender+does+impact+performance.&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOagCALACAA&FORM=ANCMS9&PC=HCTS
IMO ......... Windows Defender is prob the best for everyday people. Most of the Malware Forums recommend it & along with MalwareBytes or AdwCleaner is for running every once in awhile. It's really not necessary to keep these 2 installed i go get them if needed ! But what ever works for your use !!!