I have done the following on my main computer. I have left Windows Defender
enabled. I installed SpySweeper. I then set SpySweeper to NOT automatically
start with Windows. I update it and manually run it for a scan about every 5
days. Then I shut it down till the next scan.
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Regards,
Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)
"mccookrh" <mccookrh@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:
> Should I disable Defender then while running Spy Sweeper?
> and thanks for your guidance.
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> Bob McCook
>
>
> "Richard Urban" wrote:
> Quote:
>> Vista does NOT come with any antivirus. And, the protection provided by
>> Windows Defender is not anywhere near on par with what SpySweeper will
>> provide.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Richard Urban
>> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
>> (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
>>
>>
>>
>> "mccookrh" <mccookrh@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:63E70642-B1A2-4F3B-925A-3A696235CDC9@xxxxxx Quote:
>> > Do I still need the services of Spy Sweeper software if I use Windows
>> > Defender? My son argues that I do not need to use spyware or virus
>> > software
>> > like webroot or trend micro if I use the tools within windows.
>> > --
>> > Bob McCook
>>
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