Re: How To Successfully _Uninstall_ Windows Defender from Vista 64-bit?

"Susan" <> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:19:18 -0800, Susan <> wrote:
>
> Wow! ROTFL. I really didn't expect it this bad. Certainly I had
> answered my own questions. But, even with no one responding at all to
> the questions I got, "You are an idiot", "Best of luck", and something
> about "tiny hard drive." I can add to my M$ knowledge that no one
> cares any more what M$ builds into Windows too--just turn it off if
> you don't want to use it, and who cares how bloated Windows becomes.
> And don't whine to us about Microsoft.
>
> Moving on...sorry for the interruption.


Dear Susan,

Perhaps you are being a little unfair in your response. This is usenet.
Unmoderated.

Anyone can (and they do as you have experienced,) post their thoughts in
response to a question. Some well meant, others not, some ill informed,
others concise accurate and helpful. Some downright rude.

It's my understanding that the MS MVP's such as Rick Rogers, ( who took the
time to answer your question,) volunteer their time and expertise. They seem
to go out of their way to provide accurate information and assistance
whenever they can.

Sometimes it pays to sort the wheat from the chaff in reading responses.

"Susan" <> wrote in message
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> With Vista 64-bit do I need to run an antivirus program if I use WD?
> My ISP does a very adequate job scanning and blocking viruses and spam
> in email but I don't think their protection touches downloads and the
> web or binaries I might put together from Usenet. Reading up on WD no
> mention is made of virus protection.

My understanding is that WD is anti spyware, not anti virus
>
> Rick mentioned I think that WD offers some Vista internal security?
> Does it still offer this internally even though it is turned off?

I would think not

>
> OR would running what specific WD features along with running
> Kaspersky, for instance, with the features WD is running turned off in
> Kaspersky be a great mix?

My approach is to leave everything turned on unless it causes obvious
conflicts.
I tend to keep everything locked down as much as possible
Been using microsoft since V3.1, so far I've never had a virus, crash or had
to do a restore.
If it aint broke ...... : )

Although I uninstalled Norton and used Kaspersky in XP, I am presently using
Norton with Vista and I'm pleasantly surprised at it's perfomance to date. A
huge improvement on the previous version from my point of view.

Others may have better informed opinions

YMMV

Susan wrote:

I don't know why this question is posted all over the place, but here is
some definitive "wheat" for you:

> With Vista 64-bit do I need to run an antivirus program if I use WD?

Yes, you do. Windows Defender is not an antivirus. Antivirus programs watch
for different types of malware than antispyware programs. My suggestion is
to protect your system with a good antivirus like NOD32, Kaspersky, or
Avast if you want a free one. If you have Vista (which you do), use Windows
Defender. If you don't have Vista (maybe you have an XP machine), my
antispyware program of choice - which I prefer to run on demand instead of
resident - is Malwarebytes Antimalware (MBAM).

> Rick mentioned I think that WD offers some Vista internal security?
> Does it still offer this internally even though it is turned off?

No.

> OR would running what specific WD features along with running
> Kaspersky, for instance, with the features WD is running turned off in
> Kaspersky be a great mix?

See my first paragraph. There really isn't anything further to add except
that all the protective programs in the world will not help unless the
computer user practices "Safe Hex". I'm not saying you don't, but these
sites may be helpful:

http://www.getsafeonline.org/
https://www.mysecurecyberspace.com/
http://www.getnetwise.org/
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm - The Parasite Fight
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron.../05/82584.aspx - MVP
Harry Waldron - The Family PC - How to stay safe on the Internet

Article I wrote for my clients. You are welcome to download it. It's in .pdf
format:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/staying-safe.pdf

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ