ConfigureDefender utility for Windows 10

[SeriousHoax]

@SeriousHoax You can view like this : explorer
C drive -> programdata -> Microsoft -> windows defender -> Platform - look inside folder what latest update is.

I'm not sure what you mean! I know the location of the folder. I was talking about changelog. I don't know what changes/bug fix this update has.

 

[South Park]

Version number is in Windows Security -> Settings -> About

 

[Pat MacKnife]

Microsoft always use the same KB4052623 for a platform update, you just have to check what version nr you have (4.18.2003.....

 

[Andy Ful]

The CPU load option only affects scanning, not real time protection, right? WD will always be heavy on resources...

Yes. Furthermore, it probably does not work properly on some computers. WD is not heavy on resources (RAM, CPU on idle, etc.). In fact, if you will not do management work with many files (copy, backup, install, full scan, open folders with many executables), the WD is one of the fastest AVs (system start, web browsing, launching installed applications, editing documents, watching media, playing games, etc.).

 

[Pat MacKnife]

Maybe WD will also work better in next Windows 10 May 2020 Update, or version 2004 , it seems that windows computers with a HDD will run faster and smoother ....

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[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Maybe WD will also work better in next Windows 10 May 2020 Update, or version 2004 , it seems that windows computers with a HDD will run faster and smoother ....

Windows 10 2004 (May 2020) update new usability features & improvements

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Windows 10 devices could lose some of its lusters and get slower over time. While there are ways to improve your device performance, it looks like Microsoft is finally making changes with May 2020 Update to make Windows 10 run faster on some hardware. With Windows 10 version 1909, Microsoft made...

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This isn't about WD. It's the Windows indexing service for Windows Search.
Anyway everyone can change the indexing folder to reduce the workflow too. Also the Indexer Diagnostics App from Microsoft can help too.

 

[silversurfer]

This isn't about WD. It's the Windows indexing service for Windows Search.
Anyway everyone can change the indexing folder to reduce the workflow too. Also the Indexer Diagnostics App from Microsoft can help too.

He @Pat MacKnife wrote "maybe" WD and didn't meant for sure

Maybe WD will also work better in next Windows 10 May 2020 Update, or version 2004 , it seems that windows computers with a HDD will run faster and smoother ....

 

[DSD27]

Yes. Furthermore, it probably does not work properly on some computers. WD is not heavy on resources (RAM, CPU on idle, etc.). In fact, if you will not do management work with many files (copy, backup, install, full scan, open folders with many executables), the WD is one of the fastest AVs (system start, web browsing, launching installed applications, editing documents, watching media, playing games, etc.).

Then why does everyone complain so much around here, saying it's one of the heaviest?

 

[silversurfer]

Then why does everyone complain so much around here, saying it's one of the heaviest?

How many are really everyone, please link me to a few complaining comments to confirm what you are talking about?

 

[Andy Ful]

Then why does everyone complain so much around here, saying it's one of the heaviest?

Did you properly count complaints and positive opinions? I have the impression that there are more people on MT who do not complain or complain for other reasons (simplistic GUI, configuration problems, quarantine problems, etc.). Those who complain on resources usually have in mind the slow file management (many files - copy, install, full scan, etc.). Many users do such things sporadically, so they do not complain. See for example the old thread:

Did you experience slowdown issues in Windows 10?

Some users complain about noticeable slowdowns when using Windows 10. I experienced this issue with Windows 8, and the source of it was Windows Defender. The problem disappeared after the fresh Windows 10 install. Yet, I know cases when it did not help. It is really strange, that this issue can...

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Anyway, the WD performance is well known from the professional tests, although different Labs can measure different parameters.

 

[stefanos]

Then why does everyone complain so much around here, saying it's one of the heaviest?

I tried again WD after more of one year now. Is realy light on my system. Very fast boot compair with Avast , low ram usage , have some cpu spikes sometimes but is 10 sec for one time or two times the days. And the members he know me here i am sick with the performance. And i am stick with WD now.

 

[DSD27]

I tried again WD after more of one year now. Is realy light on my system. Very fast boot compair with Avast , low ram usage , have some cpu spikes sometimes but is 10 sec for one time or two times the days. And the members he know me here i am sick with the performance. And i am stick with WD now.

The problem is that WD is weaker at protection.
I also think you will have better performance in gaming with this:

 

[Andy Ful]

I tried again WD after more of one year now. Is realy light on my system. Very fast boot compair with Avast , low ram usage , have some cpu spikes sometimes but is 10 sec for one time or two times the days. And the members he know me here i am sick with the performance. And i am stick with WD now.

Do full scans when you are going to bed. You will sleep soundly and the scan will be already done when you will awake.

 

[Andy Ful]

The problem is that WD is weaker at protection.
I also think you will have better performance in gaming with this:

That will depend on the chosen settings. WD on ConfigureDefender MAX Protection Level is similar to Avast on Max settings.
It would be better if you have something more than belief about WD gaming performance.
There is no reason for believing that Avast could have a better gaming performance than WD - Windows 10 has Game Mode turned on by default. Some people simply make a quick scan before gaming.

 

[stefanos]

Do full scans when you are going to bed. You will sleep sound and the scan will be already done when you will awake.

Never i do scan

 

[CyberTech]

WD on ConfigureDefender MAX Protection Level is similar to Avast on Max settings.

exactly thats what i thought indeed!

 

[stefanos]

The problem is that WD is weaker at protection.
I also think you will have better performance in gaming with this:

Believe me, few people know Avast like me.

 

[Andy Ful]

Never i do scan

You can do it after being infected.

 

[stefanos]

You can do it after being infected.

Not need to do scan with WD. Have faster and better solutions

 

[CyberTech]

Not need to do scan with WD. Have faster and better solutions

I think someone put a unknown file in somewhere folders Go and SCAN!! wait that mean you let someone spy on you? ah alright then