Had build 9841 running fine w/MacAfee Security running. Updated to build 9860 and MacAfee live protection would not turn on. Contacted forum and was told not to use 3rd party antivirus software. There are still compatibility issues. Removed MacAfee security and windows firewall and defender would not turn on. Had to go back to build 9841 and then windows firewall and defender worked OK. Installed build 9860 again (took 2 tries) and now windows firewall and defender are OK. Note: Did not reinstall MacAfee.
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The thread discusses issues with Windows 10 build 9860, notably problems with Windows Defender and firewall functionality after installing third-party antivirus software like MacAfee and Avast. The original poster experienced compatibility issues and had to revert to a previous build, noting that Avast temporarily disables Windows Defender. Other contributors acknowledge Windows 10's beta status and suggest that integrated security features like Defender may suffice during testing, with caution about third-party antivirus conflicts. The overall sentiment highlights ongoing security and compatibility challenges in early Windows 10 builds.
The thread discusses issues with Windows 10 build 9860, notably problems with Windows Defender and firewall functionality after installing third-party antivirus software like MacAfee and Avast. The original poster experienced compatibility issues and had to revert to a previous build, noting that Avast temporarily disables Windows Defender. Other contributors acknowledge Windows 10's beta status and suggest that integrated security features like Defender may suffice during testing, with caution about third-party antivirus conflicts. The overall sentiment highlights ongoing security and compatibility challenges in early Windows 10 builds.
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@lotto 17,
Just to remind you of one thing...... Avast free edition will turn off your Windows Defender.
If in the future you decide to uninstall Avast, make sure WD is turned back on.
Just to remind you of one thing...... Avast free edition will turn off your Windows Defender.
If in the future you decide to uninstall Avast, make sure WD is turned back on.
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