# 'Defender covers everyday risk without requiring additional software': Microsoft says its antivirus is all many Windows 11 users need — but is that right?

> Microsoft has a new post on the Windows Learning Center It asks: "Do you still need third‑party antivirus in 2026?" The conclusion is that Windows 11's built-in protection should be fine for most people, but…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/defender-covers-everyday-risk-without-requiring-additional-software-microsoft-says-its-antivirus-is-all-many-windows-11-users-need-but-is-that-right?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69e8eacf8718823295356a4b)
- **Published:** 2026-04-22
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #microsoft #windows #antivirus #defender #software #additional #covers #everyday
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