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Windows Defender comes with Windows Vista. If you use Windows Vista, do not download Windows Defender. If you use Windows XP SP2 you can (and should!) download Windows Defender for no charge. … For more information, see Windows Defender helps remove spyware from your computer.
How do I turn on Windows Defender in Vista?
Locate Windows Defender.
- Right click and select Properties and ensure that the Start-Up Type is Automatic.
- Once changed, click on Apply and OK.
- Exit and Restart your computer. Check back taking the same route to confirm Windows Defender has started”
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What virus protection works with Windows Vista?
Official Windows Vista antivirus
AV Comparatives successfully tested Avast on Windows Vista. Another reason why more than 435 million users trust Avast – it’s Windows Vista’s official consumer security software provider.