Is build in Windows defender on Windows 10 LTSB heavy on resources?

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  1. ccrqc357

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    #1 ccrqc357, May 15, 2021
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    Im runing it on a Low End Atom 2gb RAM laptop and Im wondering
     
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    #2 Carlos Detweiller, May 15, 2021
    Windows Defender is heavy on resources, in general. High-end machines usually don't notice it but low-end ones suffer badly. My Atom based netbook with 1GB RAM crawls, but locks up with Defender running (yes, it's on SSD already).
     
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    #3 ccrqc357, May 15, 2021 (OP)
    Wow only 1gb of ram ?! I thought mine was bad
    Im installing Bitdefender now should I completelly disable WD?
     
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    #4 Enthousiast, May 15, 2021
    The installed AV will "disable" it by itself.
     
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    #5 verndog, May 16, 2021