Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why.
And it's almost always disabled.
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I've Tested Every Major Antivirus. Please Don't Rely on Just Microsoft Defender
Microsoft claims Windows Defender is all the protection you need. I've been testing antivirus software for decades, and the evidence—not to mention the threats it can't protect you from—says otherwise ...
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