Remember - This is a public forum so never post private information such as email or phone numbers! Ideas: Programs you are having problems with Error messages Recent changes you made to your computer What you have already tried to fix the problem Do I need to run windows defender along with microsoft security essentials?1 person needs an answerI do too

No--in fact, you can't. Microsoft Security Essentials includes the functionality of Windows Defender. It should take care of disabling it automatically on installation. "Bob Malvasio" wrote in message news:4f95db98-2424-4cb9-9a7a-52c5aab93362... Remember - This is a public forum so never post private information such as email or phone numbers! Ideas: Programs you are having problems with Error messages Recent changes you made to your computer What you have already tried to fix the problem Do I need to run windows defender along with microsoft security essentials? Bill Sanderson

Read: Windows Defender and Microsoft Security EssentialsVincenzo Di Russo Microsoft MVP Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & Security - Since 2003. Moderator in the Microsoft Answers Forums Italy My MVP Profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Vincenzo