AnnJ Posted June 19, 2012 ID:561846 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Hi....I noticed (in Win 7 event viewer) an event error (7023) stating Win Defender could not start, app not available. In Control Panel, Win Defender is turned off. In services, Win Defender is set to automatic. Can I turn the service off safely? I've never fooled with the services but common sense tells me to just disable it! I use McAfee for my AV and firewall.The error started after a successful virus removal (with the terrific assistance of Gringo) a couple weeks ago. I get it at boot up daily.Thanks...Ann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJGoodhouse Posted June 19, 2012 ID:561850 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Windows Defender is turned on Automatically when you don't have anything else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSnakeKobra Posted June 19, 2012 ID:561854 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I believe McAfee and Norton automatically disable Windows Defender. You can safely disable the service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnJ Posted June 19, 2012 Author ID:561855 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks for replying RG. I understand that. Please read my post again. I need to know if it is OK to disable the Win Defender Service(in services). I have an AV program running.Thanks,Ann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnJ Posted June 19, 2012 Author ID:561859 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks Buttons....I think what happened is that the program was turned off by McAfee but one of the virus clean up programs might have reset the "service" ... hence my confusion. Ann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSnakeKobra Posted June 19, 2012 ID:561861 Share Posted June 19, 2012 You're welcome Annj. Very possible. Windows Defender is an antispyware solution bundled with Windows, but it's not very good and for compatibility reasons it's often disabled. The free and pro version of MBAM is far superior. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJGoodhouse Posted June 19, 2012 ID:561865 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks for replying RG. I understand that. Please read my post again. I need to know if it is OK to disable the Win Defender Service(in services). I have an AV program running.Thanks,AnnYes Ann, if you enabled it, you can disable it without any issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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