Should I switch to Windows Defender Antivirus in Windows 10?

[mr_master]

How good is the built-in Windows Defender Antivirus in Windows 10? I'm currently using Kaspersky and considering switching to the built-in antivirus.

 

[abhishek singh21]

i personally use a combination of windows defender and malwarebytes free edition. i wouldnt suggest using windows defender as your only anti virus solution.

malwarebytes does a great job and you can let windows defender run in the background and only scan using malwarebytes for occasional scans when you feel like.

https://www.malwarebytes.com/

i will also suggest to use windows malware removal tool for periodic scans

https://forums.windowscentral.com/e...oad%2Fdetails.aspx%3Fid%3D9905&token=eBqCeH7Z

and basically it all depends on your browsing habits but these should keep you safe anyway.

 

[Ryujingt3]

I just use Bitdefender. No issues so far.

 

[mr_master]

I just use Bitdefender. No issues so far.

I used to use the free version of Bitdefender, but their root certificate kept producing issues when trying to browse the Internet after a while. Might try it some day again, especially if I buy the paid version, but for now I will stick with Kaspersky. Kaspersky Free is pretty good, though occasionally there can be some notifications that are a bit annoying. Another option I might try is Malwarebytes, mentioned by the user above you.

 

[me just saying]

I see nothing wrong with using windows defender. That is what I use on my windows computers. In addition I have malwarebyts installed as a companion utility. Never had a problem with it. I have tried just about all of the free ones over the years and a couple of the retail ones.

 

[Ryujingt3]

I use paid Bitdefender as well as Windows Defender on occasions.

 

[Burandt80]

I was going to ask the same question about how good Windows Defender is? I have been suggested on using Webroot, any takes this antivirus software?