Microsoft working on a UWP version of Windows Defender

[remco8264]

It seems Microsoft is working on a new version of Defender, with big UI changes.

Article: Microsoft working on a UWP version of Windows Defender – WinBeta

 

[remco8264]

Also I'm wondering if they are replacing the Security Center (Control Panel), as the new Defender also shows firewall and pc performance status.

 

[Dirk41]

What improvements should bring defender UWP?

 

[Vasudev]

What improvements should bring defender UWP?

Better scan speed and reduced nagging for scanning everytime.

 

[rpsgc]

Better scan speed and reduced nagging for scanning everytime.

And improved scanning speed of downloaded files, copied files, files in folders you open, etc.

 

[Ink]

It seems Microsoft is working on a new version of Defender, with big UI changes.

Article: Microsoft working on a UWP version of Windows Defender – WinBeta

I doubt it's true.

 

[remco8264]

I doubt it's true.

May I ask you why? It is shown briefly in an official Microsoft video (Around 0:57).

 

[Ink]

May I ask you why? It is shown briefly in an official Microsoft video (Around 0:57).

It's combines multiple security notices from Action Center and Control Panel into one UI.

It's backend will run the same as before and it's not as if you can download to Windows 10 Mobile or Xbox One.

"A Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app can run on any Windows-based device, from your phone to your tablet or PC."
Introduction to Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app design

 

[hjlbx]

It's backend will run the same as before and it's not as if you can download to Windows 10 Mobile or Xbox One.

So only a cosmetic change, instead of improving the real issues with AntiMalware Service causing system slowdowns, very slow scans and the buggy removal\quarantine.

 

[Ink]

So only a cosmetic change, instead of improving the real issues with AntiMalware Service causing system slowdowns, very slow scans and the buggy removal\quarantine.

I don't use the Fast Ring, pure speculation for the time being.

 

[hjlbx]

I don't use the Fast Ring, pure speculation for the time being.

I'd bet my money on "pretty graphics, but no meaningful fixes. Sorry."

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

I agree Spawn, and it all looks cosmetic, Defender has gotten better
over the past year, but it is still not at a point where I would be comfortable
relying on it, I doubt it will get there within the next 3yrs the way MS does things.