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avast vs windows defender in windows 7

5 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/avast-vs-windows-defender-in-windows-7.183305/

akhilc47
akhilc47 Original post #1
Apr 30, 2014 at 1:37 PM
I was using avast free version for a long time, however recently when i tried to share my internet through wifi to phone it caused problems (I can connect but can't browse or download in phone). I had to uninstall avast to make shared internet work on my phone. So I was thinking, would it be adequate to just update windows defender and use it as my sole antivirus software? I know it doesn't have looks and features of avast but can it keep my computer safe from viruses? Btw I''m using windows 7 home premium sp1. Thank you
anirbandd
Apr 30, 2014 at 1:57 PM
Defender is quite good, certainly a good one among free antiviruses.

but doesnt come in the leagues of KIS/Norton etc paid antiviruses. :)
akhilc47
Apr 30, 2014 at 2:24 PM
thanks for the reply. Do you think it's a good decision to stick with just windows defender? I'll keep it updated of course.
W
Apr 30, 2014 at 7:52 PM
try avira free but note that your boot time will increase by ~30sec.