pca Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Hey folks, I'm wondering if the Emsisoft products require Windows Firewall or Defender to run. I'm currently trying to slim down Win 8.1 as much as possible and disable all the services I don't need. Since I'm running Internet Security as my security solution, I don't really like the thought of having that "extra layer of protection" called Windows Defender (which includes MS-AV as of Win 8.1) and Firewall. Specifically I'm looking those services: Security Center Windows Defender Service Windows Defender Network Inspection Service Windows Firewall Is it save to disable them? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 We don't recommend disabling Windows/Microsoft services. It's always best to leave them at their default start types. Emsisoft Internet Security does not require Windows Firewall or Windows Defender, but both of those should be turned off by Windows when Emsisoft Internet Security is registered with the Security Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pca Posted May 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 I just saw that it isn't even possible do disable Windows Firewall in services.msc. Anyway, thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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