- Jul 3, 2015
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Now I know why that scan finished so fast...
Windows Defender Antivirus Scans Broken After New Update
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- Dec 30, 2012
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MS global policy: "If it ain't broken we will fix it till it's broken." 
- Jun 23, 2018
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It seems to be fixed through a new definition update, per Wilders: Windows Defender Is Becoming the Powerful Antivirus That Windows 10 Needs
- Mar 16, 2019
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Yes, the problem has been fixed. Confirmed. Nice, fast response from Microsoft
- Aug 4, 2016
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Well MS have been well known for decades at really being able to bugger things up, however most AV's have had their moments often deleting things that were OK at least that hasn't happened
- Dec 23, 2014
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Ha, ha. Bearing in mind the full story about this issue and some known Kaspersky issues in the past (after some Windows Upgrades), you should probably recommend the opposite.
WD is irritating, but its issues do not impact much the security (GUI bugs, minor bugs).
Any strong & effective 3rd party AV (like Kaspersky) will have much greater problems on Windows 10, until M$ will stop changing the behavior of APIs, kernel, etc. But, this is improbable.
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The new Windows as a Service (WaaS) model makes us all test crash dummies.
Windows 10 users working as unpaid, de facto beta testers.
"Hole-lee brick-cheeze Andy, they changed the API ! Hold on bro !"
WINDOWS 10
- Dec 23, 2014
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On Windows Home, they push to users also enterprise features which are dangerous for the customers (unneeded services, old protocols, scripting, etc.).
- Mar 16, 2019
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This is true indeed. The latest version of ESET broke things too. It's been more than a week I guess but they've yet to fix the issue. WD is more stable in similar regards.Ha, ha. Bearing in mind the full story about this issue and some known Kaspersky issues in the past (after some Windows Upgrades), you should probably recommend the opposite.
WD is irritating, but its issues do not impact much the security (GUI bugs, minor bugs).
Any strong & effective 3rd party AV (like Kaspersky) will have much greater problems on Windows 10, until M$ will stop changing the behavior of APIs, kernel, etc. But, this is improbable.
Most people here use either Linux or Mac OS. Lots and lots of MacBook Pro 15s here.
For average people, MacOS is arguably the best overall solution to the Windows problem that is available on the market. Except for the device prices. I love the MacBook Pro 15. Well above average hardware and ergonomics (subjective). I have a problem with the $3000 price tag.
- Dec 23, 2014
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Most people over 50, could use Chromebook which would be the safest solution for them.
Some MT members like it too (good luck @DeepWeb
).Interesting bug, at least the scan finished faster.
In all seriousness though, I don't think this bug was a big issue. Real-time protection wasn't affected, so systems were still protected. Most people don't run quick/full scans that much anyways. I don't think this is a good example to say, I won't recommend WD, I recommend a 3rd party instead. I don't know of any 3rd party that hasn't had, or continues to have bugs, both big and small. Why do all vendors have change logs and release updates constantly? Most of the updates are to fix something or other, so this isn't just a MS issue.
This is just the nature of software in general, there will be bugs, but fortunately this one really wasn't that bad, people were still protected and MS fixed it pretty fast, so no need to run for the hills and lose sleep over this.
In all seriousness though, I don't think this bug was a big issue. Real-time protection wasn't affected, so systems were still protected. Most people don't run quick/full scans that much anyways. I don't think this is a good example to say, I won't recommend WD, I recommend a 3rd party instead. I don't know of any 3rd party that hasn't had, or continues to have bugs, both big and small. Why do all vendors have change logs and release updates constantly? Most of the updates are to fix something or other, so this isn't just a MS issue.
This is just the nature of software in general, there will be bugs, but fortunately this one really wasn't that bad, people were still protected and MS fixed it pretty fast, so no need to run for the hills and lose sleep over this.
- Dec 23, 2014
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Still, it is a shame for M$. The bug was as easy to see as sunlight.
Oh absolutely, I don't disagree. It's still a bug, they should have caught it, but thankfully it wasn't a major one.Still, it is a shame for M$. The bug was as easy to see as sunlight.
Then again hindsight is always 20/20.
- Jan 28, 2018
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The correction has arrived in Japan.
In my case, the biggest advantage of using WD is that it doesn't interfere with the update.
In my case, the biggest advantage of using WD is that it doesn't interfere with the update.
True, though I wonder when they move to their new model if running something like H_C, which uses ie SRP and ASR, will be possible for home users. Even the AV, itself what if network protection module was not even there to enable via registry/GPO.
My fear is that the total cost for features that aren't used by a lot of people will be high as they will be bundled only with expensive editions of Windows.
- Apr 16, 2017
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wow, thanks, I almost fell into that trap! I just installed w10 pro 1903 into VMware workstation, and right away I was offered to "upgrade" to enterprise + additional cost. I was just getting ready to post that question and I see your comment answering it and showing my hesitation was correct choice.
Within the next 10 years, you can count on Microsoft announcing that users will have to pay annual license fees for Windows Home.
- May 16, 2018
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Coincidentally, I got the notification today that Microsoft is abolishing the Home Use Program (HUP) as we know it.
If your company purchases Microsoft in certain way, employees can get big discounts on Microsoft software.
HUP allowed us to buy Microsoft Office for $10 for life.
Now... it's going to a discounted version of Office 365 where you pay, and pay, and pay.... forever.
Until you die.
The End.
It looks to me as well that they want the subscription model for everything, I'm not a huge fan tbh, I may well switch to Linux 100% if they do that, even though I like their software.
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