Windows Defender question


  1. p5200
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    windows 10 Pro
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    Windows Defender question


    Can Win Defender be disabled and BitDefender installed? Thanks!
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  3. dalchina
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    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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    The installation of a 3rd prty AV disables a number of functions of Defender.

    More: (and see Related Tutorials below the main text in each and the Tutorial section for yet more):
    Turn On or Off Real-time Protection for Microsoft Defender Antivirus
    How to Turn On or Off Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10
    Turn On or Off SmartScreen for Microsoft Store Apps in Windows 10
    Turn On or Off SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge in Windows 10

    Note one user has just commented 'Bitdefender interferes with System Restore' - just something you might check. I know no more.
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  4. p5200
    Posts : 170
    windows 10 Pro
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    I'll check into those links I don't use system restore any way just Macrium Reflect. I had 8 months left on my bitdefender so I wen ahead and re-installed it. Thanks Again!
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