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Windows Free Virus/Spy/Malware protection?
Any ideas?
Sites?
Programs?
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i use malwarebytes, I pay for the live service. i think it is the best one out there.
Malwarebytes (free version), Windows Firewall, Windows Malicious Software Removal, Microsoft's Security Essentials, all free
I run a whole load to make sure it’s been properly cleaned.
Whatever Windows is doing seems to work for me. Haven't had any issue with nasties in about eight years.
ESET NOD32 Sercuity Suite... Advice would be to put all dodgy programs on any other drive apart from C:/Drive where windows exists...
Just don’t use dodgy programs or downloads, just ain’t worth it.
The risks are real still. But from a protection standpoint they’re all pretty similar these days including free. https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/
MonzoPro mate, there are that do... Even I have, as finances were not there, & Family to feed at the time..... I understand what your saying, but what I did at the time, to get projects done, I used cracked software, then when I made enough money to buy it... I did... I totally agree with you Geezer...
Honestly Windows Defender provided with Windows 10 is more than enough if you know what you do on internet, and it’s the most resources friendly protection available.
Paid: Bitdefender (don't go all-in for top of line stuff).
Free: multiple options
One of the key areas of concern is system resources if you're doing music or other AV related stuff on the PC. Even on modern computers.Of course, catching "bad guys" before they do damage is another, but those can trade-off vs one another.
Windows Defender is enough for me, however I don’t download crapware and have a professional knowledge of PC security, so probably avoid more than the average person. As far as other options ... my opinion is the “best” is impossible to qualify and changes from product to product over time.
By far the majority of problems I help people treat are from 1) Clever phishing attacks, 2) opening fake documents that are infected, and 3) infected USB sticks. The last two seem to get people no matter how good their virus software is, because they often come before the anti virus companies have had a chance to update to protect against them. The first isn’t virus behavior at all so nothing but being careful can prevent inadvertently giving away your private info.
And, despite how much we all hate it, applying all OS security updates in a timely fashion is just as important, if not more so than anti-virus software.
Malwatebytes paid. Best results I’ve seen for home use.
Thanks all
Windows free? Use Linux ... sorry!
Seriously, though: I've been using Mint (an Ubuntu variant without the silly UI) for about 8 years. No virus protection and no problems.
I am still careful though. I (mostly) use webmail for email as there's a fair bit of protection built in to the major webmail clients. I always have 'load remote images' switched off, never ever click a link in an email unless I'm totally sure I know who the sender is (check the source code if you have doubts).
And if there's an app I really need, but don't trust, I run it in a virtual machine. That's quite a lot of trouble though, so it has to be something pretty special.
And the "antimalware service executable" never stops......
BitDefender free is the most light/effective solution. I use it for all setups to clients.
And periodically (once a month) scan with the free Malwarebytes....
But seriously ,if you plan using pirate software most of the patches would be treated as virus,malware ,even if it isn't.
So it's up to the user to decide .
My advise is not using that PC for paying bills online.... a separate installation is recommended in that scenario
Linux is great OS (there might actually be more than 9 Linux users here!) ,as long as things work out-of-the-box for starters
Avast for Virus and Malwarebytes for malware. There is some Adware cleaner I use that is made by either the people that make Malwarebytes or CCleaner, but I forget the name of it. I kind of mostly just use iPad anymore, sometimes I need to do something on Windows. Like use a hardware editor...
Windows Defender, Malwarebytes, JRT (Junkware Remove Tool), AdwCleaner.
Panda USB Vaccine for protecting USB devices.
Beware startup performance if you use the Windows stuff, I have a laptop that will take almost an hour to start up because of Microsoft scanning for crap ! That is a Win 7 machine and doesn't get used very often though.
This is a secondary device to compliment the MacBook Pro and 3 iPads.
It has a large touch screen so seeing what value I can make of it.
Oh the endless update/scan.
Yep
I think that is an old bug to be honest.
I know exactly what you mean.
It depends on what kind of user you are. If your are surfing the web with common sense and do not visit dubious webpages, the best choice is no AV at all in combination with Firefox+NoScript.
Generally speaking AV software does more harm than good. It is so tightly integrated into the system that it takes away the authority over the machine from the owner and creates/leaves open spots for attackers to use. Whoever wants go get into your system will get into it and if you have AV installed may use it against you. Also, in most cases AV software is a huge ressource hog.
Also your network is only as strong as the weakest link on your network.