windows defender

[sstocchi]

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?

 

[flavallee]

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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[aka Brett]

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?

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

 

[Snagglegaster]

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.

 

[Snagglegaster]

Windows Defender is crap and unfortunately can't be uninstalled in Windows Vista and Windows 7.
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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.

 

[arrowhire]

Is there a free option to Norton 360 out there which is just as or more protective ?

 

[aka Brett]

For free I recommend Comodo....their AV wasnt to great in the past but is top notch as of current