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Windows Defender vs. Security Essentials vs. Safety Scanner

Windows Defender vs. Security Essentials vs. Safety Scanner

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One of the most puzzling problems solved

Is Windows Defender Good Enough?

Microsoft loves to confuse its users, as most people discovered with Windows 8. Not only was Windows 8 confusing, but Microsoft continues to change the way the new operating system works with each update.

One of the most confusing aspects of Windows 7 and Windows 8 is the anti-virus solutions that Microsoft offers. Should you use Windows Defender or Microsoft Security Essentials? What is the difference? And what is Microsoft Safety Scanner and why is it different from the other anti-virus tools?

In this article I will explain the differences between the various anti-virus tools in Windows 7 and Windows 8 and where you can use each tool. Fortunately, everything is clearer in Windows 10.