However, if Windows Defender is enabled while a third-party anti-virus or anti-malware tool is also running, interoperability issues can arise which, somewhat ironically, can weaken the systems' security when users think they have double the protection from two anti-virus programs running.īusiness users also now have the option of choosing an affordable paid-for version of Windows Defender since it was announced at Microsoft Ignite 2021.

With Windows Defender, the product is free which means you won't have to worry about managing subscription costs across the business.

Paid-for alternatives on the market often operate a subscription model whereby users pay a sum for a specified time period of coverage. There are benefits and drawbacks to paying for a third-party solution but the main consideration should be for how long you expect strong coverage, and how much you're willing to pay for it.

Best Windows 10 tips and tricks for power usersĭespite Windows Defender's effectiveness increasing in recent years to a point where it now rivals some of the more popular alternatives that are out there, users often instead opt for third-party products supplied by cyber security vendors of which there are plenty on the market, both free and paid-for.

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