Antivirus v defender
- Thread starter Cpap
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Defender gets good results in all the tests as good as most of the top rated ones
you dont need to activate Defender its comes up and running form system install.
but you can check the defender settings to ensure everything is enabled.
best of luck Steve ..
you dont need to activate Defender its comes up and running form system install.
but you can check the defender settings to ensure everything is enabled.
best of luck Steve ..
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Windows 11 HomeRyzen 7 5825u64GB DDR4 3200Ryzen 7 5825u- OS
- Windows 11 Home
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- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- HP 24" AiO
- CPU
- Ryzen 7 5825u
- Motherboard
- HP
- Memory
- 64GB DDR4 3200
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- Ryzen 7 5825u
- Sound Card
- Realtek External 5w speaker bar.
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- 24" HP AiO
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- 1920 x 1080 @60 Hz
- Hard Drives
- 1TB WD Blue SN580 M2 SSD Partitioned C:/D: drives.
2x 1TB USB HDD External Backup/Storage.
all VeraCrypt encrypted.
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- 90W external power brick
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- Dell WiFi UK extended
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- Dell WiFi 3 Button
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- 1GB full fibre
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- AVG Internet Security/Windows Defender
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Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTSi5 7200u16GB DDR4Intel- Operating System
- Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS
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- Dell 13" Latitude 2017
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- i5 7200u
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- Dell
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- 16GB DDR4
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- Intel
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- Intel
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- Hard Drives
- 250GB Crucial 2.5" SSD
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- Generic WiFi 3 button
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- WiFi only
- Browser
- Firefox
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- ClamAV TK
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- Mainly Open Source Software
To add to that, windows defender should automatically run and re-enable itself once Norton is uninstalled.
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Windows 11 ProRyzen 7 5700 X3D64 GB DDR4 3600mhz Gskill Ripjaws VRTX 4070 Super , 12GB VRAM Asus EVO Overclock- OS
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- Custom Built
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- Ryzen 7 5700 X3D
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- MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS
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- 64 GB DDR4 3600mhz Gskill Ripjaws V
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- RTX 4070 Super , 12GB VRAM Asus EVO Overclock
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- Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 2560 x 1440 @ 170hz HDR
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- 2TB Samsung nvme ssd
4TB Western Digital nvme ssd
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- CORSAIR RMx SHIFT Series™ RM750x 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
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- CORSAIR 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower ATX PC Case – Black
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- ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 240 CPU Water Cooler
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- Logitech G213
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- Logitech G203
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- 1.2gbps Fiber
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- 14 Inch HD SVA anti glare micro edge display
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Defender alone is adequate in conjunction with a little common sense, but it's a good idea to get a VPN subscription, use an ad blocker, and turn off networked "features" you don't use.
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Windows 11 22H2 Pro (X-lite Micro 11 version)i7 13850HX (20 cores, 28 threads)32GB DDR5Intel UHD/ RTX 1000 ADA
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- Windows 11 22H2 Pro (X-lite Micro 11 version)
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell/ Precision 7680
- CPU
- i7 13850HX (20 cores, 28 threads)
- Motherboard
- Dell
- Memory
- 32GB DDR5
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel UHD/ RTX 1000 ADA
- Sound Card
- Realtek
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 4K UHD Touchscreen
- Screen Resolution
- 3840 x 2400
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 512GB system drive
WD Blue 1TB game drive
- PSU
- 240W AC adapter
- Internet Speed
- 1 gigabit symmetrical
- Browser
- Firefox, Librewolf
- Antivirus
- None. Manully configured so nobody except me can change any critical system files. (Don't ask how, it's probably against some rule somewhere)
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I totally agree with you. Norton has always been a resource hog, but has evolved into becoming bloatware and intrusive in some apps.
If you remove Norton, I suggest you do so using it's removal tool. https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/v60392881
Also, don't forget to cancel your Norton subscription because Norton will automatically charge your credit card when your subscription is due (or whatever payment method you use)
If you remove Norton, I suggest you do so using it's removal tool. https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/v60392881
Also, don't forget to cancel your Norton subscription because Norton will automatically charge your credit card when your subscription is due (or whatever payment method you use)
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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9457i9-10900 10 core 20 threads32 gbnone-Intel UHD Graphics 630- OS
- Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9457
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- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell Optiplex 7080
- CPU
- i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
- Motherboard
- DELL 0J37VM
- Memory
- 32 gb
- Graphics Card(s)
- none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
- Sound Card
- Integrated Realtek
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Benq 27
- Screen Resolution
- 2560x1440
- Hard Drives
- 2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
- PSU
- 500w
- Case
- MT
- Cooling
- Dell Premium
- Keyboard
- Logitech wired
- Mouse
- Logitech wireless
- Internet Speed
- so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
- Browser
- #1 Edge #2 Firefox
- Antivirus
- Defender+MWB Premium
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Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.9457AMD Ryzen 7 6800U32 gbintegrated- Operating System
- Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.9457
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Beelink Mini PC SER5
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
- Memory
- 32 gb
- Graphics card(s)
- integrated
- Sound Card
- integrated
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Benq 27
- Screen Resolution
- 2560x1440
- Hard Drives
- 1TB Crucial nvme
- Keyboard
- Logitech wired
- Mouse
- Logitech wireless
- Internet Speed
- still too embarrassed to tell
- Browser
- Firefox
- Antivirus
- Defender
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System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.9457
this maybe of help
Reset Microsoft Defender Firewall Settings to Default in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to reset Microsoft Defender Firewall settings and rules back to default in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Firewall in Windows helps safeguard your device by filtering network traffic and blocking unauthorized access. It reduces the risk of network...
www.elevenforum.com
best of luck Steve ..
My Computers
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At a glance
Windows 11 HomeRyzen 7 5825u64GB DDR4 3200Ryzen 7 5825u- OS
- Windows 11 Home
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- HP 24" AiO
- CPU
- Ryzen 7 5825u
- Motherboard
- HP
- Memory
- 64GB DDR4 3200
- Graphics Card(s)
- Ryzen 7 5825u
- Sound Card
- Realtek External 5w speaker bar.
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 24" HP AiO
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080 @60 Hz
- Hard Drives
- 1TB WD Blue SN580 M2 SSD Partitioned C:/D: drives.
2x 1TB USB HDD External Backup/Storage.
all VeraCrypt encrypted.
- PSU
- 90W external power brick
- Case
- 24" All in One
- Cooling
- Default Air Cooling
- Keyboard
- Dell WiFi UK extended
- Mouse
- Dell WiFi 3 Button
- Internet Speed
- 1GB full fibre
- Browser
- Vivaldi Browser/Email/Calendar
- Antivirus
- AVG Internet Security/Windows Defender
- Other Info
- Mainly Open Source Software
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At a glance
Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTSi5 7200u16GB DDR4Intel- Operating System
- Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell 13" Latitude 2017
- CPU
- i5 7200u
- Motherboard
- Dell
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Graphics card(s)
- Intel
- Sound Card
- Intel
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 13" Dell Laptop
- Hard Drives
- 250GB Crucial 2.5" SSD
- Mouse
- Generic WiFi 3 button
- Internet Speed
- WiFi only
- Browser
- Firefox
- Antivirus
- ClamAV TK
- Other Info
- Mainly Open Source Software
Also as a backup you can use Microsoft Safety Scanner.
It is a standalone app, frequently updated and does not install anything on your system.
If you use Microsoft Scanner don't be alarmed if during the scan you see a number indicating infected files as some legitimate files have similar signatures to Malware wait until the scan has completed to see if any action is needed.
Refer to attached Screengrabs.
Microsoft Safety Scanner Download - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Download Microsoft Safety Scanner to run a manual malware scan on Windows and reverse changes made by identified threats. See requirements and how to scan.
learn.microsoft.com
If you use Microsoft Scanner don't be alarmed if during the scan you see a number indicating infected files as some legitimate files have similar signatures to Malware wait until the scan has completed to see if any action is needed.
Refer to attached Screengrabs.
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Windows 11AMD Ryzen 8700G64 GBOnboard
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- Windows 11
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Generic
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen 8700G
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte B650 UD AC
- Memory
- 64 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Onboard
- Sound Card
- Onboard
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Del U2723QE
- Screen Resolution
- 3840 x 2160
- Hard Drives
- Corsiar MP600 1TB
- PSU
- Silverstone 750 GOLD
- Case
- Silverstone FARA 513
Defender works for me with malwarebytes fwc
I had a bad install recently with ninte I managed to choose avast and avira let it do it's thing everything install before I realised a lot of sorting out before I got defender running again
I had a bad install recently with ninte I managed to choose avast and avira let it do it's thing everything install before I realised a lot of sorting out before I got defender running again
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Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 64-bitIntel Xeon E5 2699 v3 @ 2.30GHz x2128GB Single-Channel DDR4 @ 1064MHz (10-10-10...4095MB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
- OS
- Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 64-bit
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- HP Z640
- CPU
- Intel Xeon E5 2699 v3 @ 2.30GHz x2
- Motherboard
- Hewlett-Packard 212A (CPU0)
- Memory
- 128GB Single-Channel DDR4 @ 1064MHz (10-10-10-28)
- Graphics Card(s)
- 4095MB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
- Keyboard
- HP wired
- Mouse
- HP wired
- Browser
- FF
- Antivirus
- windows defender
Since the introduction of Windows 11, Windows Security has worked for me, on ALL internet searches. I also installed FREE Malware Bytes and using for several years. I run Malwarebytes 1-2 times a month. Free Malwarebytes has warned me when required and sometimes I will override..... or not. I'm okay with our protection on both his and hers WIN 11 computers, for several years.
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Win 11 Home, 25H2 26200.8117Intel 11th Gen, i5-1135G712GBIntel iris XE
- OS
- Win 11 Home, 25H2 26200.8117
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- HP Pravilion 15t-eg000 [2022]
- CPU
- Intel 11th Gen, i5-1135G7
- Memory
- 12GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel iris XE
- Sound Card
- Realtech
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 15" BrightView Touch Screen
- Screen Resolution
- 1980X1080
- Hard Drives
- 512 SSD
- Case
- Silver Plastic
- Keyboard
- Backlit
- Mouse
- Logitech M325
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- 100 Mbps - AT&T
- Browser
- Microsoft Edge + Bing
- Antivirus
- MS Security/Defender
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- Canon TR-8520
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Sony DVD Player/Writer
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