rachelagain
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Post by rachelagain on Aug 21, 2020 15:20:17 GMT -5
What do you currently recommend for a free antivirus software? I had paid for Bit Defender, but that is expiring very soon. I saw one post where Windows Defender was recommended. Is that still the case? I Googled this question, but don't know which sites to trust for good information.
Thanks in advance!
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Post by jholland1964 on Aug 21, 2020 15:21:52 GMT -5
What is your operating system?
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rachelagain
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Post by rachelagain on Aug 21, 2020 15:24:07 GMT -5
Oops...Windows 10 Home.
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Post by jholland1964 on Aug 21, 2020 15:27:26 GMT -5
The built in Windows Defender is truly all you need. Windows Defender is both a 2 way firewall and a great AV program. Just make sure it is turned on and you are good to go. It auto updates as needed. You can do quick or full scans with it. Full scans are not needed except maybe once a month. |
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rachelagain
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Post by rachelagain on Aug 21, 2020 15:30:24 GMT -5
Thank you. I'm glad to be able to use something which I already have. In the past, it was one of the first things to be disabled. Good to know it is useful now. I appreciate your help. <3
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Post by jholland1964 on Aug 21, 2020 15:32:42 GMT -5
Thank you. I'm glad to be able to use something which I already have. In the past, it was one of the first things to be disabled. Good to know it is useful now. I appreciate your help. <3 It is excellent. No more third party programs required for AV or Firewall. I have used only Windows Defender since getting my Windows 10 computers. |
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Post by budgall on Aug 22, 2020 0:15:55 GMT -5
Be sure to completely remove (uninstall) Bit Defender from your computer. After removal, Windows Defender should automatically activate and be your active antivirus program.
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MrBill
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Post by MrBill on Aug 26, 2020 23:20:07 GMT -5
I have been using Windows Defender since Win. 8. Unlike other FREE ones, it does update itself daily. Free is good, but only if it is kept updated which Windows Defender does daily.
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Post by jholland1964 on Aug 27, 2020 7:11:19 GMT -5
I have been using Windows Defender since Win. 8. Unlike other FREE ones, it does update itself daily. Free is good, but only if it is kept updated which Windows Defender does daily. Not quite accurate Bill.
While I now use Windows Defender with both my Windows 10 computers on all of my previous computers I used Avira Free and I can say without a doubt that Avira Free DOES update itself automatically multiple times a day. You can also set it to automatically scan whenever you choose
Avast Free is also another Free AV that does also automatically update daily and can also be set to automatically scan when you choose.
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MrBill
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Post by MrBill on Aug 27, 2020 16:35:27 GMT -5
Well maybe I should of said MOST don't update themselves automatically daily.
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Post by cricketm on Sept 21, 2020 15:33:27 GMT -5
I am still using my Dell Latitude 3550 4.00 GB; 64 Operating System Windows 7.0 Professional Service Package 1 Windows Firewall, Windows Defender and Avira (Free) Security Free Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, Firefox Do I still need Avira (Free)....  |
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Post by jholland1964 on Sept 21, 2020 15:49:22 GMT -5
I am still using my Dell Latitude 3550 4.00 GB; 64 Operating System Windows 7.0 Professional Service Package 1 Windows Firewall, Windows Defender and Avira (Free) Security Free Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, Firefox Do I still need Avira (Free).... Since Windows Defender is NOT a full AV program in Windows 7 AND since Windows 7 is no longer supported by MS (since January 2020) and therefore will NOT receive any more updates or security patches, meaning your PC will also be very vulnerable I say, Yes you do need to keep Avira Free. |
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Post by budgall on Sept 21, 2020 16:40:08 GMT -5
I'll second that, do keep Avira installed.
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cricketm
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Post by cricketm on Sept 21, 2020 21:04:11 GMT -5
Thank you for answering my question. I am planning to buy a new computer with Windows 10 soon. I am being very cautious using my Windows Professional 7...Thank you again.
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Post by jholland1964 on Sept 21, 2020 21:06:04 GMT -5
You're welcome Marie
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