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dude
04-19-2012, 12:44 AM
Hello everyone, I've installed Windows 8 CP for several weeks and enjoy it so far. Here I am just wondering is windows defender a good antivirus? Is it as good as avast or norton or any other well-known antivirus.

Medico
04-19-2012, 02:08 AM
Windows Defender IS an AV/AM app. It is renamed from MSE of Win 7 / Win XP fame.

Drew
04-20-2012, 11:47 PM
"Hello everyone, I've installed Windows 8 CP for several weeks and enjoy it so far. Here I am just wondering is windows defender a good antivirus? Is it as good as avast or norton or any other well-known antivirus. "

'dude'

Short answer, an emphatic, YES! Actually, change good to, @ least, very good. It is, @ least, as good as Avast & far better than, horrid stuff, like Norton.

Cheers,
Drew