Is malwarebytes still active if

[Vivec22]

If I go into settings and security and then turn off "always register malwarebytes in the windows security center"?

 

I wanted to make use of windows defender as well, but I read that for windows defender to use live protection I would need change the above mentioned setting to off. But I have malwarebytes premium and would also like that to be fully protecting my device with the live protection. So I'm just wondering does malwarebytes not showing in the windows security screen mean malwarebytes is not fully able to protect the computer or is it still fully there in the back ground? It's still in the system tray. Just asking to be 100% sure because if I had to choose one or another I'd pick MWB premium over defender but it would be nice to have both working at the same time.

 

Sorry if this is a silly question but I'm not 100% sure. Thanks for any help.

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[Firefox]

Yes, if you want to use the protection of Windows Defender together with Malwarebytes Premium, you indeed need to turn off "always register Malwarebytes in the windows security center"

Have no fear, your Malwarebytes Premium will still be fully active and protecting your computer so long as you license is activated.

[Vivec22]

36 minutes ago, Firefox said:

Yes, if you want to use the protection of Windows Defender together with Malwarebytes Premium, you indeed need to turn off "always register Malwarebytes in the windows security center"

Have no fear, your Malwarebytes Premium will still be fully active and protecting your computer so long as you license is activated.

 

Okay good to know, thank you!

[Firefox]

Your very welcome @Vivec22 feel free to post should you have any further questions.