Is Windows Defender Enough To Stay Protected

Is Windows Defender Enough To Stay Protected
Microsoft Windows Defender is getting closer than ever when it comes to competing with other third-party antivirus software, but in my opinion, it’s still not good enough. Its OK for basic free protection, but it’s certainly not good enough compared to dedicated antivirus programs like ESET, Kaspersky, Bitdefender and Norton. I would say its not quite as good at protection you against Ransomware as other leading software and Windows Defender also struggles in removing infections once they are on the pc system running live.
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[@Britec09]

Let me know in comments what Antivirus you use.

[@uncleelias]

I'd advise against using Kaspersky especially if you do business with any government other than Russia. It's not that Kaspersky's owners work for the Russian government, but a lot of high-profile people in Russia end up accidentally falling out of open windows.

[@sydmichel]

I use Malwarebytes and also have Windows Defender enabled. They seem to be perfect working together. Defender needs to back up Malwarebytes because its not a specialist anti-virus program.

[@gerydblackmore5484]

Windows defender gas come on leaps and bounds. If you practice safe browsing. It's good enough.

[@journeyon1983]

I have never been infected with ransomware but I can imagine how bad it must be for anyone that has experienced that. I'll continue to use Defender. I find that the paid versions offer too much stuff that I don't need so a freeware alternative will always be my first choice.

[@Simon-vc1wk]

Best protection is yourself, use ransome ware protection built into one drive. Other 3rd parties are also massive resource hogs. So in theory win defender is fine

[@bradhood9080]

I have found that many of my clients are looking for the magic bullet to protect their systems. One element often overlooked in malware protection is an informed computer operator.

[@shanthamurthy1234]

🤫 Windows 🤫 Defender 🤫 is 🤫 the 🤫 Best 🤫🤫🤫😂😂😂

[@TorsionTestis]

if you get infected dont waste money on any antivirus. Format drive and Reinstall windows.

[@Technician4444]

I've just downloaded Kaspersky Free and in the License Agreement it says ' I am aware and agree that my data will be handled and transmitted (including to third countries) as described in the Privacy Policy. ' In order to proceed with the installation you have to tick yes please ! It's use in the US is banned in Gov circles due to alleged involvement with the Russian Gov. I would advise giving it a wide berth.

[@bradhood9080]

Oh my the "free" programs are getting ridiculous with add ons an advertisements. I will stick with Defender. Great to see the comments about users accepting some responsibility for malware protection.

[@davidfishwick5573]

Defender is generally fine. The only snag is it only really works well providing you remain connected to the internet. If you are offline the protection really drops. Also I would always advise to use the controlled folder access feature as if you are relying on it it's the only way to ensure you don't get stung by ransomware.

[@vinopan5374]

Hello Brian, thank you for the very informative video! I was wondering if having Trend Micro on your router ( ASUS) has any advantages working with installed antivirus on PC? If so, what can be said about Trend Micro protection? Thank you.

[@tornadoaftermath]

Good information. The side by side comparison between Norton and Defender did a good job of showing Defender's weaknesses. Definitely has me considering purchasing one of the "premium" antivirus services.

[@GeoSam]

I currently use the built-in Windows protections, but have used Emsisoft Anti-Malware in the past. Emsisoft also offers an Emergency Kit, which is a scanner that can be used without installation to help scan and clean infected computers.

[@williamlinington9166]

As a side note Windows firewall has also been associated with slowing down internet connections.

[@EdwardRLyons]

Very useful video. Like with all other maladies, prevention is better than cure. That's as much related to an individual's online behaviour and habits as it is to having antivirus software. For my part, I've relied on Windows Defender almost exclusively for the past few years. I'll sometimes run a scan with something different just to double-check, but so far so good. But, never say never!

[@DeanoEssex]

Great Video.. Thanks Brian 🙂 I may just use eset or Kapersky. I don't do much downloading and i certainly don't open email links. I also don't open seedy sites either. This helped me a lot.

[@GersonHM4]

Hello there, thank you for making this video, my question is, new malware and threats that are meant to run on windows, I imagine that they would more likely to be made to overpower the default windows antivirus am I right? so, can windows keep up if its the first to be breached?

[@Matthew-rd4ks]

Hi Bri, Bitdefender firewall was suggested to me so I paid for the pro version. I then spent a huge amount of time searching what the Bitdefender firewall wanted me to decide what to let through or what to block. I called Bitdefender and they wasn't helpful, they basically said I should know or search what their firewall is asking me yes or no, I wanted premium protection, but with Bitdefender I had to tell the software what to do in the firewall. I blocked some things that were safe and let through unsafe ones so after a year I cancelled Bitdefender as I had to do all the work for the firewall many times in one hour. My windows defender doesn't hassle me every ten minutes like Bitdefender did. Are there any pro or premium software that doesn't expect the user to tell the firewall what to let through every ten minutes. This was helpful. Thanks