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I've already looked at recent independent tests and while it doesn't score badly it still doesn't score as high as the free third party base options. Even doing a simple search for 2018 comparisons they all still recommend NOT relying on Windows Defender. The only labs giving Defender high marks are those affiliated with Microsoft........ Go figure.......Windows Defender. Its free, doesn´t spam adds and has one of the best ratings in recent tests.
Particularly the "notorious" AV-Test lab, that always gave the Defender a place at the end of the ranking, was often accused by MS of not being independent. Now they rate the Defender among the best.I've already looked at recent independent tests and while it doesn't score badly it still doesn't score as high as the free third party base options. Even doing a simple search for 2018 comparisons they all still recommend NOT relying on Windows Defender. The only labs giving Defender high marks are those affiliated with Microsoft........ Go figure.......Windows Defender. Its free, doesn´t spam adds and has one of the best ratings in recent tests.
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I never said it hasn't improved put it's still not rated as high as the basic free versions on the market. Oh and AV-Test lab is a test-for-hire org and not a truly independent testing lab.Particularly the "notorious" AV-Test lab, that always gave the Defender a place at the end of the ranking, was often accused by MS of not being independent. Now they rate the Defender among the best.I've already looked at recent independent tests and while it doesn't score badly it still doesn't score as high as the free third party base options. Even doing a simple search for 2018 comparisons they all still recommend NOT relying on Windows Defender. The only labs giving Defender high marks are those affiliated with Microsoft........ Go figure.......Windows Defender. Its free, doesn´t spam adds and has one of the best ratings in recent tests.
Don't want to get spamed using a free AV? Pay the $25 (discount) annual fee for Avast and triple your protection.
The Defender has improved over time.
Its certainly better than any of the free solutions. And of most the paid as well, as they annoy with expiring licenses.I never said it hasn't improved put it's still not rated as high as the basic free versions on the market. Oh and AV-Test lab is a test-for-hire org and not a truly independent testing lab.Particularly the "notorious" AV-Test lab, that always gave the Defender a place at the end of the ranking, was often accused by MS of not being independent. Now they rate the Defender among the best.I've already looked at recent independent tests and while it doesn't score badly it still doesn't score as high as the free third party base options. Even doing a simple search for 2018 comparisons they all still recommend NOT relying on Windows Defender. The only labs giving Defender high marks are those affiliated with Microsoft........ Go figure.......Windows Defender. Its free, doesn´t spam adds and has one of the best ratings in recent tests.
Don't want to get spamed using a free AV? Pay the $25 (discount) annual fee for Avast and triple your protection.
The Defender has improved over time.