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You prove Windows Defender will keep you virus free first


Well, you can easily find out if it's detected anything by checking it's history, as opposed to having no idea if you have any malware whatsoever - which is what you're advocating for with this stance.


Right, so check it first, and if it hasn't ever found anything, I guess you're good to disable it.


So if I’m a soldier in Ukraine, you’re suggesting I check my bullet proof flak jacket to see if there are any bullet or shrapnel impacts, and if not I should ditch it?




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