Should I use Windows Defender or buy Norton?
Windows Defender (called Microsoft Defender Antivirus) is free, built-in, and tests show it's as good as paid products like Norton for most home users. You don't need to pay unless you want the extras like VPN or password manager.
Windows Defender is a solid, free antivirus that ranks at the top in independent tests. For basic home use — web browsing and email — it provides the same protection as Norton. Norton adds extras like VPN and password manager, but these cost $60-$100 a year and need to actually be used to be worth it.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Running both Norton and Defender at the same time — they fight and slow the computer
- Letting Norton expire without replacing it — leaves the computer unprotected
- Thinking paid is always better — independent tests show Defender ranks equally
Signs you need professional help
- If both Norton and Defender are active and the computer is slow
- If Norton won't uninstall
- If Windows Defender has errors after Norton is removed
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