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Also know, do I need Windows Defender on startup?

I like to inform you that; if any third party antivirus is already running in your system then, Windows defender will stop automatically. To start Windows defender automatically you need to uninstall the other antivirus application from your system. Windows Defender services and click on Properties.

Additionally, is it possible to uninstall Windows Defender? Although you can't uninstall Windows Defender from Vista or Windows 7, you can turn it off. To do so, click Start, type defender, and click Windows Defender. Vista: Uncheck Automatically scan my computer (recommended), then scroll down and uncheck Use real-time protection. Click the Save button.

Keeping this in consideration, how do I stop Windows Defender from starting up?

Method 1 Turning Off Windows Defender

1. Open Start. .
2. Open Settings. .
3. Click. Update & Security.
4. Click Windows Security. This tab is in the upper-left side of the window.
5. Click Virus & threat protection.
6. Click Virus & threat protection settings.
7. Disable Windows Defender's real-time scanning.

Do I need antivirus software if I have Windows Defender?

Though Windows 10 comes with built-in antivirus and anti-malware tool (Windows Defender), it might not be able to protect your web browsing activities and malicious links. So, it is important to install antivirus software that offers web protection or internet protection.