Honestly, the big AV companies are putting so much bloat in their code, they often put you at MORE risk.
It's all I use, but I also log on as a limited user for added protection.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3434097 ... tware.html
Microsoft's Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) is now on a par with paid solutions such as McAfee and Norton
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Microsoft's Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) is now on a par with paid solutions such as McAfee and Norton
Christians warn us about the anti-christ for 2,000 years, and when he shows up, they buy a bible from him.
Re: Microsoft's Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) is now on a par with paid solutions such as McAfee and Nort
I still use Esset NOD32 (AV only). I know what all of the data says and yet I want a third party. One day I'll stop paying.
I would advise putting McAfee on anything. It works but it's near impossible to remove all the dregs it leaves behind.
I would advise putting McAfee on anything. It works but it's near impossible to remove all the dregs it leaves behind.
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Re: Microsoft's Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) is now on a par with paid solutions such as McAfee and Nort
I also use ESET Security and Malwarebytes Premium. Just want to be sure I have decent protection.
Re: Microsoft's Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) is now on a par with paid solutions such as McAfee and Nort
Been using Microsoft for years without a single virus. Obviously, I use wisdom with my internet usage. I do think that the newer iterations are a bit excessively aggressive. Marking something safe barely dissuades it from further action. And something of further surprise is that it's aggressive against files on shared folders on the network.
Re: Microsoft's Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) is now on a par with paid solutions such as McAfee and Nort
I stopped using 3rd party and use the Windows' stuff. I do have Malwarebytes Pro which I manually run once a week. I just use common sense online.