Currently I use Avast on W7 ... plus Defender still does 'its thing'.
Reviews of W10 security are reasonably positive about the new Microsoft Defender operating with various browser security features.
Should I continue with Avast after upgrading to W10 or just rely on good practice, Defender and the excellent 'off line' free Malwarebytes
Cheers Ron
How good is Windows 10 Defender
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How good is Windows 10 Defender
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Re: How good is Windows 10 Defender
I've been using Windows Defender plus free MalwareyBytes since I switched to Windows 10 in July, and I had been using the same combination on Windows 8.1 before. Never had a single infection (but I'm very cautious when browsing).
Best wishes,
Hans
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Re: How good is Windows 10 Defender
Thanks Hans.
I think that I will also trash Avast as soon as I have installed W10 on my maching and rely on the built in Defender and Malwarebytes. My W10 'experience will hopefully commence within a few weeks ... just waiting for the bad weather to start here so that I can 'justify' the time needed
Out of interest I have found this very good:
https://youtu.be/1TneCqdEZuU
Cheers Ron
I think that I will also trash Avast as soon as I have installed W10 on my maching and rely on the built in Defender and Malwarebytes. My W10 'experience will hopefully commence within a few weeks ... just waiting for the bad weather to start here so that I can 'justify' the time needed
Out of interest I have found this very good:
https://youtu.be/1TneCqdEZuU
Cheers Ron
CYa Ron
W11 pc, Android toys.
The only reason we have the 4th dimension of Time is so that everything does not happen at once.
W11 pc, Android toys.
The only reason we have the 4th dimension of Time is so that everything does not happen at once.
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Re: How good is Windows 10 Defender
I have been using Defender on my 8.1 laptop now for about 2 years and now on the W10 machine.
I am so far behind, I think I am First
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Re: How good is Windows 10 Defender
Thanks for input Dave.
Its a case of 'great minds think alike'
Cheers Ron
Its a case of 'great minds think alike'
Cheers Ron
CYa Ron
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The only reason we have the 4th dimension of Time is so that everything does not happen at once.
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Re: How good is Windows 10 Defender
There are numerous reports of Avast causing problems with Win10. You may want to uninstall Avast immediately after backing up your system and before beginning the upgrade.
Joe
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Re: How good is Windows 10 Defender
Hei Joe ... yes, I plan to remove Avast prior W10 install and then continue with Defender plus Malwarebytes.
Cheers Ron
Cheers Ron
CYa Ron
W11 pc, Android toys.
The only reason we have the 4th dimension of Time is so that everything does not happen at once.
W11 pc, Android toys.
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Re: How good is Windows 10 Defender
Thanks for the reminder!HansV wrote:I've been using Windows Defender plus free MalwareyBytes ...
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