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Microsoft Windows 11 – Defender review

Microsoft Windows 11 – Defender

CHOICE Expert Rating

85%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent ease of use
  • Very good overall
  • Very good protection against malware
  • A bootable USB key can be created
  • Can be downloaded to a bootable USB key
  • Has password protection on settings
  • Minimal impact on system resources
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No anti-phishing capability
  • No anti-spam capability
  • No email attachment scanner

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
85%
Protection score
81%
Ease of use score
91%
System impact score
94%

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$0.00
Renewal price
$0.00

Specifications

Number of devices
N/A
Number of years (licence)
N/A
Windows version
Mac version
Version number tested
21H2 22000.675
Website
microsoft.com/en-au/

Features

Anti-malware
Anti-spyware
Anti-phishing
Anti-ransomware
Anti-spam
Parental controls
Flags phishing URLs
Virtualised browsing
Checks for OS applications updates
Password protection of settings
Can be downloaded to bootable USB key
Can create bootable USB key

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