Is Windows Defender Enough? Or Do You Need Malwarebytes Too?

Okay, here is my blog post about dealing with Windows Defender and Malwarebytes, written in a casual, conversational tone, just like a real person would share their experiences.

So, I messed around with my computer’s security settings the other day, and I thought I’d share what I did. You know how Windows has its own built-in security thing, Windows Defender? Well, it’s pretty good for basic stuff, but I wanted to see if I could make things even tighter.

That’s where Malwarebytes comes in. It’s this other security program that a lot of people like. It’s supposed to be really good at catching malware and viruses and all that nasty stuff that can mess up your computer. I figured, why not use both? Best of both worlds, right?

First, I downloaded and installed Malwarebytes. That was easy enough. The installation process was straightforward, just a few clicks, and it was done. I opened it up, and the interface looked clean and user-friendly, which is always a plus. No complicated menus or anything, making it simple for anyone to use.

Then, I started a scan. I wanted to see what it would find. I just clicked the big “Scan” button. The scan took a little while, but that’s understandable, it’s checking everything on your computer. While it was scanning, I could see it working, checking each file and process. It felt reassuring to see it actively doing something.

Once the scan was done, I find some threats! Luckily, not many, but it was good to see that Malwarebytes caught them. I clicked “Quarantine” to isolate them. I selected all the threats it found and chose to quarantine them. This moved them to a safe place where they couldn’t harm my system.

• I made sure that Windows Defender was still running in the background.
• I set up scheduled scans in both programs. Scheduled scans are important, so I configured Malwarebytes to run a full scan once a week.
• I also enabled real-time protection in Malwarebytes. I also made sure that real-time protection was enabled in Malwarebytes to prevent new threats from sneaking in.

Now, I feel a bit safer knowing that I have both Windows Defender and Malwarebytes working together to protect my computer. It’s like having two guards instead of one.

My Advice

If you’re thinking about beefing up your computer’s security, I’d say give Malwarebytes a try. It seems to work well alongside Windows Defender. Just remember to keep both programs updated and run regular scans. It’s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your computer, you know?

This is just my experience, playing around with these security tools. There might be other good options out there too. Some people talk about programs like TotalAV or Scanguard, but I haven’t tried them myself yet. It is good to do your own research and see what fits your needs. I feel pretty good about using Malwarebytes. I’ll keep using these and see how it goes. Anyway, just stay safe online!

Anyway, hope this helps someone. Bye!