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Updated December 2024
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We've reviewed the Microsoft Windows 11 - Defender to see how well it performs in these categories:
- Protection
- Ease of use
- System impact
Test results
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Protection
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System impact
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Software
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Free or Paid?
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Operating system
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Number of devices (minimum)
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Discount for more devices
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Discount for longer term
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Version tested
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Minimum requirements - Processor
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Minimum requirements - RAM
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Minimum requirements - Storage
More test results
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Installation
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Uninstallation
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Advertising within the app
Installation
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Install time
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Reboot required after installation
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Changes default homepage
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Changes default search engine
Features
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Anti-phishing
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Anti-spam
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Cloud backup
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Ransomware protection
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Firewall
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Parental controls
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Password manager
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Banking protection
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E-mail scanner
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Tune-up utility
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VPN
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Offline help
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Can download a bootable USB key
Advertising inside product
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Ongoing in-app ads
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Passive warning ads
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Active upgrade ads
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