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Name: billy
Date: February 12, 2008 at 16:45:17 Pacific
Subject: windows defender
OS: vista ultimate
CPU/Ram: 3800x64
Model/Manufacturer: custom

Comment:

hello do i need windows defender as i have nod32 antiviris and firewall protection and also i am behind a wireless modem router
or am i on the wrong track
does windows defender work with other antiviris/firewalls
any info will be helpfull

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Response Number 1

Name: Cobra_R
Date: February 12, 2008 at 17:52:30 Pacific
Subject: windows defender

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No if you have a good firewall, anti-virus and spyware removal program then you don't need Windows Defender. Windows Defender won't conflict with firewall, anti-virus or spyware removal programs. Windows Defender is good for novice computer users that don't know a lot about pc's or threats, it adds an extra layer of basic protection for those types of computer users.

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Response Number 2

Name: Sabertooth
Date: February 12, 2008 at 18:15:52 Pacific
Subject: windows defender

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Windows Defender comes built-in with Vista. Fortunately, it can be used alone or along with other anti-spyware tools that you prefer without causing any conflict.
I left it enabled on this machine because it does not seem to have any negative impact on the machine. I would suggest you leave it enabled as well, but if you are really averse to the tool you can just as easily disable it.

- Open Windows Defender by clicking the Start button, clicking All Programs & then clicking Windows Defender.
- Click Tools & then click Options.
- Under Administrator options, select or clear the Use Windows Defender check box & then click Save.
***If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

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Response Number 3

Name: Cobra_R
Date: February 12, 2008 at 18:38:43 Pacific
Subject: windows defender

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I have never had a problems with Defender running with any of my ad-aware, anti-virus or firewalls.
But I have turned it off from automaticly running in the background by going to the startup config since I never use it.

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Response Number 4

Name: KevinS.
Date: February 13, 2008 at 13:01:00 Pacific
Subject: windows defender

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I highly suggest keeping windows defender enabled.

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Response Number 5

Name: Cobra_R
Date: February 13, 2008 at 13:07:47 Pacific
Subject: windows defender

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I think it's optional if you want to free up resouces, turn it off. there really isn't any need for it if you have better spyware software. Ad-Aware 2007, spybot etc do better jobs than Windows Defender at catching stuff.

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Response Number 6

Name: 4playoffroad
Date: February 13, 2008 at 18:56:00 Pacific
Subject: windows defender

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So how can you rank Ad-Aware 2007, Spybot and Windows Defender? Which one is best and which one is not?

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Response Number 7

Name: Cobra_R
Date: February 13, 2008 at 20:18:46 Pacific
Subject: windows defender

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Google it and you can find your answer.

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Response Number 8

Name: billy
Date: February 14, 2008 at 15:19:33 Pacific
Subject: windows defender

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thanks i think i will turn it off

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Response Number 9

Name: grey
Date: February 17, 2008 at 08:53:39 Pacific
Subject: windows defender

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I had a mouse-cursor erratic problem on my HP Pavilion Home Premium Vista. It was driving me nuts.
I disabled the Real Time checking of Defender and I am now on my third week since and the erratic mouse is no longer an issue.
I do use BitDefender Antivirus 2008, use AdAware 2007 and Windows Defender without the Real Time feature.
ZoneAlarm, BitDefender, Scan with Spyware Doctor, AVG, SpyBot

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