Antivirus in Windows 8

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I have been using Windows 8 for a while, and I have just remembered that I did not install any antivirus software. To my surprise, I don't think Windows 8 has ever shown any of the usual nag popups that appeared in Windows 7, Vista, or XP if you didn't keep an up-to-date antivirus.

Is there a default antivirus in Windows 8 already installed? Or is the nag popup just disabled?

[Does Windows 8 require any sort of Virus protection?](http://superuser.com/questions/494074/does-windows-8-require-any-sort-of-virus-protection) — Karan, Oct 31 '12 at 20:09
@Karan: is there an antivirus is a different question than do I need an antivirus. — houbysoft, Oct 31 '12 at 20:39
Which is why I simply provided the link as a cross-ref, and didn't vote to close. — Karan, Oct 31 '12 at 21:36
@Karan: others did though, probably due to misinterpreting your comment :) — houbysoft, Nov 01 '12 at 06:51

score 8 · Accepted Answer · edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17

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Yes, Microsoft Security Essentials is now built in to Windows 8, it has been integrated in to Windows Defender. See this SU answer on instructions on how to access the features

edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17

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answered Oct 31 '12 at 18:27

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