The windefault.exe process is a file of the internet filtering application AFAFilter, which is used to filter malicious and adult contents from web sites.
Other instance of AFAFilter> windefault.exe:
The windefault.exe process is a file added by the DNSX VIRUS. In this case, it is a great risk to the computer system security. We strongly recommend you to remove it immediately from the system startup list, clear it away from your system and scan your computer to ensure it is totally safe again.
Recommendation:
The windefault.exe process is not an essential file to the computer system. It is a user invoked program and a normal part of PC operations. You can disable it or even remove it from the system startup list in order to save more resources and speed up the system boot. If you need to use AFAFilter, you can launch it manually from the "Start" menu or other shortcuts.
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