Windows Defender is a security freeware that will protect your Windows operating system against spyware, malware and other software that are considered dangerous by Windows, by preventing, removing or quarantining them.

Are you are a hardcore Internet surfer (especially on websites that are not trustworthy)?

Then you will definitely need to install a security technology when you expose your computer to a multitude of unnecessary pop-up ads, undesired automatic changes to the Internet settings, and anything that can slow down the performance of your operating system.

Just remember to remove other security technologies before installing Defender, as this will potentially cause harm to your operating system.

The interface in Windows Defender is pretty standard. You can either scan, view history, or view tools (in which you can customize the software, set up quarantined or allowed items, or download the latest updates). In advanced options you can even make Defender scan archive files, e-mail or removable drives.

If you choose the scanning option, you can see what malicious software has already infiltrated the system, and either remove it or quarantine it.

Windows Defender uses little RAM and has real-time protection features, such as Auto Start (monitors pre-configured programs that automatically run at startup), Internet Explorer Add-ons (monitors extensions that automatically run at Internet Explorer startup), Internet Explorer Configurations (monitors the status of settings in Internet Explorer), and others.

All in all, Windows Defender has a strong competition in the security software market, and if you prefer to work with Internet Explorer, then we definitely recommend it to you.