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Title: Avast + defender
Post by: rjbenn on September 02, 2012, 02:25:37 AM

Hi,
I have recently bought a new computer with Windows 7. I am using Avast Internet Security 7.0.1466. Apparently Windows Defender is operating as it requests updates all the time.
I know nothing about Windows Defender, whether it is an AV or a malware program.
Should I disable it, or is there any harm in letting it run. I don't want any conflict with Avast.
Cheers
Bob

Title: Re: Avast + defender
Post by: bob3160 on September 02, 2012, 02:32:45 AM

Welcome to the forum. :)
Defender is a Malware program and actually not needed since avast! Malware detection is at least as good as defender's.
Most of us use and recommend Malwarebytes Free (http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/) as the perfect companion for avast!

Title: Re: Avast + defender
Post by: rjbenn on September 02, 2012, 08:15:09 AM

Thanks for the info, I'll disable Defender.
Cheers
Bob

Title: Re: Avast + defender
Post by: bob3160 on September 02, 2012, 02:29:52 PM

Glad to help. :)