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Security Center & Antivirus software
1. I had AVG (free) running with the August bits.
2. I installed RC1 as an upgrade. Went in smooooooth. I didn't even have to use any grease. 3. RC1 complained about not being able to talk to AVG and offered TrendMicro. 4. I've since uninstalled and reinstalled AVG and fiddled around with defender so that AVG runs properly. (Don't ask for the why of what I did. It was the first time I interacted with Defender. Before the uninstall, I had put Spynet into advanced mode. Before firing up AVG, I confirmed in Defender that the changes AVG made are ok. This was something in my ignorance i had not done before. My motto is "If you have to read the manual, the software is poorly designed.") HERE IS THE PROBLEM: Ever since the install, when I go to the Security Center I see absolutely no indication that Anti-Virus software is even a concern!!! I do Control Panel | Security | Security Center. What I get is a lecture and a choice in the left hand panel of Windows Update Windows Firewall Windows Defender Internet Options Get the latest security ... I've now explored Defender at length. It is sweet. But nothing about about AV software per se. Would someone please point me in the right direction? Suggest the right sledge hammer to use to get some indication that RC1 cares about AV software? etc. Regards, Al Christoph |