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Should I be using Anti Virus program? Should I be using Anti Virus program?

11-30-2016 , 01:52 PM
because i do not. just windows defender and malwarebytes.
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11-30-2016 , 03:37 PM
Just make sure nobody puts any unauthorised floppy disks into your computer and you'll be fine
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11-30-2016 , 04:19 PM
You're aware Windows Defender is an anti-virus program, no?
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11-30-2016 , 05:01 PM
I have been running for a long time without AV, until my kids starting using the machine.
So yeah, why not, if you know what you are doing. It will make your computer notably faster.
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12-01-2016 , 12:12 PM
I'm not sure I believe bit defender noticeably slows down a modern computer
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12-01-2016 , 10:37 PM
Hello! It's okay to not install other AVPs. Windows Defender is already a reliable one.
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12-02-2016 , 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by TempoBoard
Hello! It's okay to not install other AVPs. Windows Defender is already a reliable one.
thank you good sir!
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12-03-2016 , 12:06 AM
https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/

I mean, windows defender is simply bad at detecting threats.
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12-03-2016 , 02:45 AM
I stopped using anything, but my Windows desktop is 50% work computer and 50% home recording studio, so no real surfing or casual web use. I generally use my MBP for that, or checking my bank account or buying anything
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12-06-2016 , 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Noodle Wazlib
I mean, windows defender is simply bad at detecting threats.
I agree but over the years I am using it I found it reliable enough.
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12-06-2016 , 04:06 PM
It's good that that's been your experience, but it's simply not a true statement that it's good at detecting threats.
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12-06-2016 , 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by tomuki
because i do not. just windows defender and malwarebytes.
Same ,and also installed spyware blaster ,but I don't know why .. So what can be best solution for rootkits ?
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12-07-2016 , 03:34 AM
As pointed out above, Windows Defender has a less than stellar reputation.

A good starting point with free software to secure your machine would be Malwarebytes (used regularly for on-demand scanning) plus one of the better free always-on AV products out there, like the free editions of Bitdefender, Avast, or Avira.

I'm not sure how well regarded Spyware Blaster is these days (but in any event it's another on-demand service like MBAM and is not a substitute for a proper AV product).

Do you use an administrator account or one with limited rights for your day to day use of Windows? Getting that right will probably give you a far better starting point that installing lots of things like Spyware Blaster.
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