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I have used Webroot for years on my Windows 10 PC.  No problems that I’ve seen.  (I’m new to this community forum, though).

I read about Microsoft Defender, which is already included in the Microsoft 365 subscription.  I opened Defender and it has this message:   

We work with Webroot Secure Anywhere

We noticed you’re already using Webroot SecureAnywhere for anti-malware protection.  Microsoft Defender works with your existing anti-malware so you can manage your security all in one place.

You also get the added bonus of keeping track of your device status and alerts from any of your connected devices.

 

So does this mean I now have BOTH Defender and Webroot protection, or just Webroot and Defender is standing around?  Should I monitor security through Webroot, or “all in one place” through Defender?  Is there any reason to have Defender active if I have Webroot?

I checked the community posts, but any about Defender were 7-9 years old, and I’d like to hear some recent info.

Webroot is reasonably priced, so I still plan to continue my subscription.  But I’d still like to know what I really have here and how best to use it!

Thanks in advance.

Hello @NArlo33 

 

When Webroot is installed Windows Defender is turned off but you can do Periodic Scans only! And I have mine turned off. There is no way to run Both together as there use to be a Registry Mod but it doesn’t work on Windows 10 and 11.

 

 

HTH,

 

I don’t see any option to use Defender to scan at all.

I see the first part of your screen shot if I open Windows Security, but I don’t see an option to use Defender to scan or “Antivirus Options” as shown in the screenshot.

I don’t see any option to use Defender to scan at all.

I see the first part of your screen shot if I open Windows Security, but I don’t see an option to use Defender to scan.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/stay-protected-with-windows-security-2ae0363d-0ada-c064-8b56-6a39afb6a963

 

 

 

OK… found it much further below -- my Windows Security screen differs from yours.

 

Windows Security screen top
Windows Defender options found below the Ransomware options

Thank you for your help!

Looked into my Defender options.  Mine was checked “ON” for periodic scans.  Interestingly enough, this option does not show up when I open Microsoft Defender.  But it is here, in Windows Security.  

MS Defender on for periodic scans

 

OK… found it much further below -- my Windows Security screen differs from yours.

 

Windows Security screen top
Windows Defender options found below the Ransomware options

Thank you for your help!

Yea very odd What OS are you running? 10 or 11?

 

 

 

 

Okay I found the Difference! Windows (Microsoft) Defender Anti-Virus is part of Windows 10 as shown in my pictures and you have Microsoft Defender that comes with Microsoft 365 as shown in your pictures that you pay extra for. I still use the Full Office 2019 Pro Plus that’s on my PC’s not 365.

 

Microsoft Defender 365

 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/microsoft-365/microsoft-defender-for-individuals

 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/microsoft-365/buy/compare-all-microsoft-365-products

You solved the mystery!   Thank you so much for your help.

I think I will leave the periodic Defender scans “on” -- that’s what it’s been and I haven’t seen any issues (though I haven’t been aware of any Defender scans, either!)

Thanks.

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