Thanks, and thanks for the links.

>Just Defender
>
>http://www.howtogeek.com/128182/6-ways-windows-8-is-more-secure-than-windows-7/
>http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/none/300781-windows-8-much-more-secure-than-windows-7
>http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-windows-xp-malware-infection-rate-nearly-six-times-higher-than-windows-8
>
>>So what do you use for security in Win8? Just Defender?
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>>>Not what I said. You can't install Security Essentials on Win8. Windows Defender is installed by default.
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>>>>Yes, the pro version. The plan is for any development programs and tools to go on that box. And no other non-system software other than Windows Security Essentials and Windows Defender (Craig B. recommendation).