Windows defender or paid antivirus?

[harlan4096]

Welcome to GFYI

If You are user with safe security habits in general, then WD of course is a great option, if You already use AdGuard desktop, then probably You don't need more...

Here You are a great tool from @AndyFul to easily make some interesting and strong tweaks/harden Your WD:

https://www.ghacks.net/2018/10/29/config...tion-tool/

If You are a more advanced user then He also has Hard_Configurator to harden Your system:

https://hard-configurator.com/faq.html