Do I Actually Need Windows Defender ?

Greetings Geeks -


In a recent post I explained that I cannot seem to update Windows Defender. Auto Update does not work, and the manual install executable mpas-fe.exe won't work either. I get a "file corrupt" message. Despite re-downloading from MS official site.

So, screw it. If I have Zone Alarm, SuperAntiSpyware, and Antivir running, do I even need Defender? If not, how will I disable all of the task bar messages I know will light up like a Christmas Tree ?

Thanks for any input.

 

dr. -

So I guess SuperAntispyware is not real time? If not, is there an another program you can suggest instead of Defender so I can turn it off? I can't seem to update Defender anyway, it will not autoupdate and the mpas-fe.exe keeps coming up as "corrupt." Very frustrating.

I did not consider the Software Forum, I thought since it was malware protection I dealing with, the appropriate forum would be the current one.

 

A Big Thanks dr. moriarty. I will investigate the paid versions of said programs. And thanks for the tip on posting!