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Do I need antivirus software if I have Windows Defender?

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Do I need antivirus software if I have Windows Defender?

Windows Defender scans a user’s email, internet browser, cloud, and apps for the above cyberthreats. However, Windows Defender lacks endpoint protection and response, as well as automated investigation and remediation, so more antivirus software is necessary.

How do I allow a program to run in Windows Defender Windows 10?

Here’s how.

  1. Select the “Start” button, then type “firewall“.
  2. Select the “Windows Defender Firewall” option.
  3. Choose the “Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall” option in the left pane.

How do I reinstall Windows Defender?

how do I reinstall windows defender for windows 10

  1. Press Windows + X, Click on control panel.
  2. On right top corner click on View and then choose large items.
  3. Now from the list click on Windows Defender and try to enable it.

How do I disable Windows application control?

How to Turn Windows Defender Application Guard On or Off via Windows Security

  1. Open Windows Security. Press “Start” and search for “Windows Security”, then click the top result.
  2. Click “App & browser control”
  3. Click “Install Microsoft Defender Application Guard”
  4. Enable/disable the Windows Feature.

How do I add exceptions to Windows Defender?

Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection. Under Virus & threat protection settings, select Manage settings, and then under Exclusions, select Add or remove exclusions. Select Add an exclusion, and then select from files, folders, file types, or process.

How do I unblock a program in Windows Defender?

In the System and Security window, search for the Windows Defender Firewall option. Select the Allow an app through Windows Firewall link under the Windows Defender Firewall option. Click the Change Settings tab at the top. Now, select the program that you want to unblock.

Can Windows Defender be uninstalled and reinstalled?

You can download and reinstall the updated version from the following link: Unable to Uninstall Windows Defender in XP: You can also try uninstalling the Windows Defender program by running the uninstall command option from Run.

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