Do I Need Norton Security If I Have Windows 10?
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Microsoft’s Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) is now on a par with paid solutions such as McAfee and Norton. There, we said it: You don’t need to pay for antivirus software anymore. … In 2019, Microsoft’s own Windows Defender Antivirus, built right into Windows 10 for free, often outperforms paid services.

Do I need Norton if I have Windows 10?

If you are using version of Norton which is compatible with Windows 10, it is update and you have subscription, then you are good to go. You may check with Norton’s support on best practices for protecting your PC. However, if for any reason, you want to use Windows Defender, you will need to completely remove Norton.

Do I need Norton and Windows Defender?

Replies (5)  Yes you can run them together but it is not necessary. If you have the paid version of Norton then just run that. To disable Defender go to Services and Windows Defender to Disable and stop the service.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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