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    Windows Defender - Win7

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by THINKPOD, Oct 22, 2009.

  1. THINKPOD

    THINKPOD Notebook Guru

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    Is there a value in enabling Windows Defender when I have McAfee Security Center (Antivirus, Firewall, Anti-Spyware)??
     
  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I always turn it off and stop it from turning on with Windows. Of course I don't use virus software either. I find them to be more trouble than they're worth.