What is the role of Windows Defender in system performance and how does it impact CPU and disk resources?

[ProfRon]

Windows Defender keeps your PC from getting wrecked by nasty stuff. It scans files and programs all the time. I notice it sometimes hogs the CPU when you're doing heavy tasks. You might feel your computer lag a bit during those checks.

It pokes around your disk drives too. That means it reads and writes a lot. I turn it off for big downloads sometimes. But don't do that often. Your system could catch something bad.

Think of it as a watchful dog. It barks at threats but tires you out. I tweak its schedule to run at night. That way, you work smoother during the day. It eases the strain on your resources.

You can adjust settings in the app. I keep real-time protection on always. Just limit full scans to quiet hours. That balances safety and speed for you.

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