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I recently bought a new laptop with Windows 7, so I am on a learning curve.
I keep utilizing Windows Update, which includes definition updates for Windows Defender.
I would like to do a scan with Windows Defender, but I can't find it. When I click Start/ALL Programs it is not listed. I can find it in Windows Explorer, but I can't find the .exe file to run.
Incidentally, I installed MalwareBytes and I'm using that. But I know that Windows Defender is also running; I just can't find it.
Incidentally, for when I do find it, is this a free version or will they want me to buy it after a trial period?
Mel
I keep utilizing Windows Update, which includes definition updates for Windows Defender.
I would like to do a scan with Windows Defender, but I can't find it. When I click Start/ALL Programs it is not listed. I can find it in Windows Explorer, but I can't find the .exe file to run.
Incidentally, I installed MalwareBytes and I'm using that. But I know that Windows Defender is also running; I just can't find it.
Incidentally, for when I do find it, is this a free version or will they want me to buy it after a trial period?
Mel
I have heavily customised my start programs, but I think, by default, it is in "Accessories"
It is included in windows and is free.
If you install Micrpspft's own antivirus program, Microsoft Security essentials (MSE), which is an updated successor to Defender, it will disable it.
It is included in windows and is free.
If you install Micrpspft's own antivirus program, Microsoft Security essentials (MSE), which is an updated successor to Defender, it will disable it.
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