What is the difference between Windows Defender on Windows 8 and Microsoft Security Essentials? They practically look alike, so is there a need to install Security Essentials?
Windows Defender vs. Security Essentials in Windows 8
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Best Answer
Microsoft says
When you try to install the MS Essentials on your Windows 8 then you will get a popup message from
Program Compatibility Assistant
As we can see Windows 8 come along with Windows Defender which has the same feature as MS Essentials has on older Windows.
You have to update it like MS Essential to keep your system protected.
You have the setting options like MS Essential.
I'm just looking a new feature Microsoft Active Protection Service(MAPS) in the settings tab or may be its already there and I noticed it now.
Only they are giving a lack of integration of right click and scan a file/folder/drive which you can achieve with a registry hack. For this read my question here.