avast vs windows defender in windows 7

[akhilc47]

I was using avast free version for a long time, however recently when i tried to share my internet through wifi to phone it caused problems (I can connect but can't browse or download in phone). I had to uninstall avast to make shared internet work on my phone. So I was thinking, would it be adequate to just update windows defender and use it as my sole antivirus software? I know it doesn't have looks and features of avast but can it keep my computer safe from viruses? Btw I''m using windows 7 home premium sp1. Thank you

 

[anirbandd]

Defender is quite good, certainly a good one among free antiviruses.

but doesnt come in the leagues of KIS/Norton etc paid antiviruses.

 

[akhilc47]

thanks for the reply. Do you think it's a good decision to stick with just windows defender? I'll keep it updated of course.

 

[anirbandd]

yep..

 

[whitestar_999]

try avira free but note that your boot time will increase by ~30sec.