All I can report is that I've been using Windows Defender on four PCs for a year with no difficulties. I also use Malwarebytes Pro and manually scan with Malwarebytes regularly to remove the occasional threat that gets through.


BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.