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  1. sstocchi

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    I'm trying to turn on windows defender and when i do i'm getting messege this program is turned off. When i try to turn it on I get a messege program is blocked by group policy..any ideas?
     
    sstocchi, Dec 24, 2010
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    Windows Defender is crap and unfortunately can't be uninstalled in Windows Vista and Windows 7.

    Much better programs for combating spyware and malware are SUPERAntiSpyware 4.47.0.1000 and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100. Install and use them both.

    What are you using for a full-time antivirus program?

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    Many av solutions turn off windows defender ...this may be what is going on..as stated above it is not a good tool for protection anyway /and should not be turned on if you have other real time protection
     
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    While I think that Windows Defender is one of the worst antimalware products around, the fact that you can't turn it on is likely to be indicative of a malware infection. If you are running Microsoft Security Essentials, Defender should be disabled automatically when MSE installs, and you shouldn't be able to restart it.
     
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    That's true, but you can disable Defender in both OS. And I would most certainly agree that's a good idea.
     
    Snagglegaster, Dec 26, 2010
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    Is there a free option to Norton 360 out there which is just as or more protective ?
     
    arrowhire, Dec 28, 2010
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    For free I recommend Comodo....their AV wasnt to great in the past but is top notch as of current
     
    aka Brett, Dec 28, 2010
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