MICROSOFT DEFENDER ANTIVIRUS

Windows’ built-in virus protection does the job, but more effective options are available

PRICE Free The integrated version of Microsoft Defender is the benchmark by which all other Windows antivirus is measured. When we review antivirus software, we’re really trying to answer the following question: “Is it good enough to replace Microsoft Defender?” For many users, that answer will be no. Defender protects your Windows PC from the moment you install the OS and its system impact is low, although it does slow down the installation of software compared to some commercial antivirus. It also isn’t available for end-of-life Windows versions like Windows 7. Windows Defender’s performance in independent tests plays a critical role in how likely we are to recommend other antivirus software. Recently, it has wobbled in terms of malware protection from all three labs whose data we source for these…

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