Who 'owns/controls' (your ? ) Windows computer ?
Permanently disabling Windows ’s built-in virus scanner is no longer an option
Microsoft removed a registry tweak that allowed users to permanently disable Windows Defender.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.So what? It's disabled when an alternative anti-virus program is present. I use Defender and Malwarebytes, I wouldn't want to be without an antivirus program.
Theresa_N
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Aug 22, 2020
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LOL, I run Linux since the 90s -- NEVER had need for antivirus !
. . . but IMO, the real issue is MS is making changes that users didn't specifically choose (or be able to block).
@FearlessFly, who would want to be without an anti-virus with windows? I've used Linux. Decided that Linux wasn't necessary for my needs and quit using it.
@Theresa_N Since 'defender' is included with W10, no one is 'without'. IMO, any OS where it is required is not well designed for the end-user. I am as against 'walled gardens' as much as 'monopolsoft', but at least Apple has "seen the light" and is a Unix OS (no av needed) and is better that most at protecting user privacy.
Lots of folks tout Linux "free as in beer' (gratis). IMO, "free as in speech" (libre) is more important -- and notable lacking in proprietary OSs. ymmv
It's always possible to also load Linux, which is free without support or paid with. However, many gurus will help for free for most issues. Unfortunately Some games and other things do not run on Linux. Dual boot gives you the best of both.
EdEarl
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Aug 22, 2020
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. . . I'm running Linux since the 90s 
@FearlessFly Just bought a laptop, but haven't loaded Linux, yet. Don't use it often, only when my cell cannot do.
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