Do i have to keep Windows Defender?

Hi,
I am not sure if i have to keep Window Defender in ON. It came with Windows
Vista.
I have already a antivirus AVG 8.0 with all options activate.
Could you please tell me, if in some way the updates from microsoft (Windows
Defender) could overload my computer's memory?. or make it slower?.
Thank you for your answer.

"SD" wrote:

> Hi,
> I am not sure if i have to keep Window Defender in ON. It came with Windows
> Vista.
> I have already a antivirus AVG 8.0 with all options activate.
> Could you please tell me, if in some way the updates from microsoft (Windows
> Defender) could overload my computer's memory?. or make it slower?.


> Thank you for your answer.

You should include what version of Windows Vista you are using and how much
RAM you have on your computer.

Windows Defender is not an antivirus program, but an anti-spyware programand
pop-up protector. You do not need to keep it ON if you do not want to. AVG
may provide anti-spyware, adware and other such protections. This is what
Defender does.

Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against
pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other
unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that
recommends actions against spyware when it's detected and minimizes
interruptions and helps you stay productive. Now with 2 free support
incidents for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.

The program and updates should not beoverloaing your computer memory or make
your computer run slower.

On Thu, 29 May 2008 13:54:00 -0700, SD <>
wrote:

>Hi,
>I am not sure if i have to keep Window Defender in ON. It came with Windows
>Vista.

You have to keep it but you don't have to let it run.

You can disable it by going into

Control Panel (Classic View)

Administrative Tools

Services

Find Windows Defender and disable it, then stop it.

>I have already a antivirus AVG 8.0 with all options activate.
>Could you please tell me, if in some way the updates from microsoft (Windows
>Defender) could overload my computer's memory?. or make it slower?.
>Thank you for your answer.

"SD" <> wrote in message
news:29C64170-84EF-4983-9764-...
> Hi,
> I am not sure if i have to keep Window Defender in ON. It came with
> Windows
> Vista.
> I have already a antivirus AVG 8.0 with all options activate.
> Could you please tell me, if in some way the updates from microsoft
> (Windows
> Defender) could overload my computer's memory?. or make it slower?.
> Thank you for your answer.
>
No you can disable and stop it as described by others. However, if you do
you will probably be back later asking how you can clean up your system.
Much easier to keep it clean.

Thank you for your answer renegade.
I will turn off windows defender.
thanks again.

"renegade" wrote:

>
>
> "SD" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> > I am not sure if i have to keep Window Defender in ON. It came with Windows
> > Vista.
> > I have already a antivirus AVG 8.0 with all options activate.
> > Could you please tell me, if in some way the updates from microsoft (Windows
> > Defender) could overload my computer's memory?. or make it slower?.
>
>
> > Thank you for your answer.
>
> You should include what version of Windows Vista you are using and how much
> RAM you have on your computer.
>
> Windows Defender is not an antivirus program, but an anti-spyware programand
> pop-up protector. You do not need to keep it ON if you do not want to. AVG
> may provide anti-spyware, adware and other such protections. This is what
> Defender does.
>
> Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against
> pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other
> unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that
> recommends actions against spyware when it's detected and minimizes
> interruptions and helps you stay productive. Now with 2 free support
> incidents for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
>
> The program and updates should not beoverloaing your computer memory or make
> your computer run slower.
>

Thank you Nonny, it was amazing!!!. I didn't know how disable it. I did it,
so i hope my AVG (antivirus) takes control to my PC.
Thanks again.

"Nonny" wrote:

> On Thu, 29 May 2008 13:54:00 -0700, SD <>
> wrote:
>
> >Hi,
> >I am not sure if i have to keep Window Defender in ON. It came with Windows
> >Vista.
>
> You have to keep it but you don't have to let it run.
>
> You can disable it by going into
>
> Control Panel (Classic View)
>
> Administrative Tools
>
> Services
>
> Find Windows Defender and disable it, then stop it.
>
> >I have already a antivirus AVG 8.0 with all options activate.
> >Could you please tell me, if in some way the updates from microsoft (Windows
> >Defender) could overload my computer's memory?. or make it slower?.
> >Thank you for your answer.
>
>

Hi Charles, thank you for your Answer.
I stoped Window Defender. But, are you telling me that do i need clean my
system?...how is that?.
Thank you.

"Charles W Davis" wrote:

>
> "SD" <> wrote in message
> news:29C64170-84EF-4983-9764-...
> > Hi,
> > I am not sure if i have to keep Window Defender in ON. It came with
> > Windows
> > Vista.
> > I have already a antivirus AVG 8.0 with all options activate.
> > Could you please tell me, if in some way the updates from microsoft
> > (Windows
> > Defender) could overload my computer's memory?. or make it slower?.
> > Thank you for your answer.
> >
> No you can disable and stop it as described by others. However, if you do
> you will probably be back later asking how you can clean up your system.
> Much easier to keep it clean.
>

On Thu, 29 May 2008 22:45:00 -0700, SD <>
wrote:

>Hi Charles, thank you for your Answer.
>I stoped Window Defender. But, are you telling me that do i need clean my
>system?...how is that?.
>Thank you.

Charles apparently is one of those who thinks you need to have several
programs running as protection. He is predicting that you will run
afoul of malware and be back here crying for help on how to remove it.

You've got AVG 8.0. You'll be fine.

>
>"Charles W Davis" wrote:
>
>>
>> "SD" <> wrote in message
>> news:29C64170-84EF-4983-9764-...
>> > Hi,
>> > I am not sure if i have to keep Window Defender in ON. It came with
>> > Windows
>> > Vista.
>> > I have already a antivirus AVG 8.0 with all options activate.
>> > Could you please tell me, if in some way the updates from microsoft
>> > (Windows
>> > Defender) could overload my computer's memory?. or make it slower?.
>> > Thank you for your answer.
>> >
>> No you can disable and stop it as described by others. However, if you do
>> you will probably be back later asking how you can clean up your system.
>> Much easier to keep it clean.
>>

Ok, thank you Nonny.
I didn't have problems....i hope don't have it. hehehehe
by the way...this community is really helpful.
Thanks again. Have a nice day.

"Nonny" wrote:

> On Thu, 29 May 2008 22:45:00 -0700, SD <>
> wrote:
>
> >Hi Charles, thank you for your Answer.
> >I stoped Window Defender. But, are you telling me that do i need clean my
> >system?...how is that?.
> >Thank you.
>
> Charles apparently is one of those who thinks you need to have several
> programs running as protection. He is predicting that you will run
> afoul of malware and be back here crying for help on how to remove it.
>
> You've got AVG 8.0. You'll be fine.
>
> >
> >"Charles W Davis" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> "SD" <> wrote in message
> >> news:29C64170-84EF-4983-9764-...
> >> > Hi,
> >> > I am not sure if i have to keep Window Defender in ON. It came with
> >> > Windows
> >> > Vista.
> >> > I have already a antivirus AVG 8.0 with all options activate.
> >> > Could you please tell me, if in some way the updates from microsoft
> >> > (Windows
> >> > Defender) could overload my computer's memory?. or make it slower?.
> >> > Thank you for your answer.
> >> >
> >> No you can disable and stop it as described by others. However, if you do
> >> you will probably be back later asking how you can clean up your system.
> >> Much easier to keep it clean.
> >>
>
>

On Thu, 29 May 2008 13:54:00 -0700, SD <>
wrote:

>Hi,
>I am not sure if i have to keep Window Defender in ON. It came with Windows
>Vista.
>I have already a antivirus AVG 8.0 with all options activate.
>Could you please tell me, if in some way the updates from microsoft (Windows
>Defender) could overload my computer's memory?. or make it slower?.
>Thank you for your answer.

1) It is not necessary to use Windows Defender in Vista.
2) Windows Defender may be uninstalled, if you wish.
3) DON'T USE IT, anyway.
I like to call it "Windows STOPPER", rather than "Windows Defender",
since it seems to stop more legitimate programs from running than
illegitimate ones.
3) The Updates do require a minimum amount of free ram to run.
4) The only way your "RAM" could get "overloaded" is if your system
simply doen't have enough RAM to use Windows Update.
5) Your computer will definitely slow down if you don't have enough
Disk space, or if your computer hasn't got adequate RAM to run
effortlessly.

6) If you mean "will the updates from Microsoft, once installed,
overload your memory, the answer is "NO", since if there is not enough
physical RAM to accomplish the task at hand, Windows will page memory
to disk (i.e., "Virtual memory").
7) Memory paging to disk WILL slow your computer down, since it will
take longer to access the data which has been paged to disk, physical
memory access being much faster than disk access.

Vista wants as MUCH PHYSICAL MEMORY as your machine can handle.
I advise you to "max-out" your memory slots (use the largest, fastest
memory sticks your motherboard is able to use.)

Also, when using Windows Update, ALWAYS disable ALL anti-malware
programs until the updates are installed (even if you have to
uninstall your Anti-virus program, and reinstall it once the updates
are installed). Not all AV programs may be temporarily unloaded from
memory, so such programs will have to be uninstalled while using
Windows Update.

Additionally, while you can do it, I do not advise running any other
programs while using Windows Update, so make sure they are not loaded
and running during that time.


Donald L McDaniel
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