Windows 10 spotlight: Prepare, repair, and recover The combination of Windows and Office is so popular that it's not surprising some people wonder whether they aren't included as a single package. Windows Defender slides gracefully out of the way when it detects a third-party program. But if you prefer a third-party program, feel free to install it. We won't pass judgment on whether Windows Defender is better or worse than third-party alternatives.
That built-in software is turned on automatically with a new installation of Windows, and Windows also turns it on if you have third-party antivirus software installed that reports it is out of date (if you fail to renew a subscription, for example). It downloads new signatures several times a day and also has a cloud-based component. There's no easy yes-or-no answer to this controversial question.Įvery copy of Windows 10 includes Windows Defender Antivirus (the successor to Microsoft Security Essentials), which includes all the features normally associated with third-party antivirus software.
So, with Google's help, we provide answers to a few of the most popular searches about Windows 10.
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