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WDA is actively functioning --- Why?
I have recently begun better acquainting myself with Windows Defender Antivirus (WDA), a component that I've generally ignored because I've had Norton Security installed, and it had long been my understanding that any Windows AV component stepped aside when it detected the presence of a third-party AV program. But now, it seems that that is *not* the case.
Specifically, I now see---@Windows Security>Virus & threat protection---that WDA is not only "on" but is updating itself, is able to run scans, and has, among other things, a real-time protection function that is turned on by default. Huh?
I gather from some things I've read that Windows Security monitors certain security functions and is designed to take some sort of action (don't remember the details) if installed third-party security apps are not functioning properly or are uninstalled. However, in my case, WDA is actively functioning---don't know what the real-time protection feature is doing, though as I said, it is "on", by default---despite Norton Security being installed and functioning properly.
Would someone please shed some light on this? Thank you!
George
Last edited by devnull; 22 Aug 2019 at 19:17.