Windows 7 Antivirus Reinstalled in Windows 10

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[h=1]Windows 7 Antivirus Reinstalled in Windows 10 Upgrade, Disabled If No Subscription Is Found[/h]
Microsoft reveals how antivirus software will be handled

Since the free upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 could cause some apps to fail to work properly, Microsoft provides a more in-depth look at how the whole process is going to be performed when the new operating system becomes available on July 29.

And just like any other installed app, antivirus and antimalware software can be impacted by such compatibility issues, but Microsoft already has a plan to tackle this.

First of all, it’s worth mentioning that antivirus and antimalware software will be reinstalled during the free upgrade to Windows 10, but all settings will be saved on your computer.

Once the upgrade is complete, Windows 10 will automatically download the latest version of the security software that was running on your computer and apply the settings it previously saved, so you should be running Windows 10 with the latest version of the antivirus app, but with the exact same settings as before.

And yet, there’s something really important that needs to be taken into account. In order to get this special treatment, you need an active subscription or license for your security app, otherwise Windows 10 automatically disables it and turns on Windows Defender for real-time full protection.

Killing two birds with one stone

With this approach, Microsoft basically manages to solve two major issues not only for the company but also for its users.

Because of the security software installed on your computer, Windows 10 could fail to deploy properly and some files might not be copied to the hard disk, so by removing it from the PC, the company makes sure that the whole process goes smoothly.

And because it downloads and installs the latest version of the program, users are protected all the time with the latest tools provided in the software their paid for. If a subscription isn’t detected, they’re still protected 24/7 thanks to Windows Defender.
 
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