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Does Microsoft Security Essentials replace Windows Defender?
Michael Ellick Ang
Posted 2009-10-02T03:04:56.243
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Does Microsoft Security Essentials replace Windows Defender?
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Yes. Windows Defender protects against adware and spyware, while MSE does all that and more (protection from viruses, rootkits, etc).
MSE will actually disable Windows Defender to manage your PC's realtime protection. Also, from the Security Essentials Wikipedia page:
Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) (Previously codenamed Morro) is a free antivirus software created by Microsoft that provides protection against viruses, spyware, rootkits, and trojans for Windows XP, Vista, and 7.
MSE replaces Windows Live OneCare — a subscription antivirus service — and Windows Defender, which only protects users from adware and spyware.
John T
Posted 2009-10-02T03:04:56.243
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There's been an update. Windows Defender now replaces Microsoft Security Essentials in Windows 8 and 8.1
source: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download
Jonathan
Posted 2009-10-02T03:04:56.243
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You seem to be missing my point. Don't worry about me. I will just reverse my vote. – Ramhound – 2015-01-16T20:52:37.723
Windows Defender says it protects against viruses now. – Jonathan – 2015-01-10T20:04:00.370
What he says it true, Michael. He is telling the truth! – thenonhacker – 2009-10-02T04:18:33.523
It should be noted that in windows 8 and 8.1, Windows Defender has vastly improved towards the older windows versions and is basically a full malware protection. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/mse-protect_start/windows-defender-and-microsoft-security-essentials/5309cb8d-02e1-40e8-974f-0dcedb9ab9fd for more info.
– Nzall – 2014-01-07T14:26:10.033