Windows 10: Do I Need Additional Anti-Malware along with Windows Defender

Do I need to use an anti virus program, such as McAfee on my Windows 10 or can I just use and count on Defender to keep my pc safe ?

Thanks.


[Original Title: Windows Defender]

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Do I need other Anti-Malware other than Windows Defender

Depends which Windows version you are using.

In Windows 7 Windows Defender is NOT an Anti-Virus program. Meaning you do need to install an Anti-Virus program.

In Windows 8 + 10 Windows Defender IS an Anti-Virus program. Meaning you don't have to install an Anti-Virus program.

Suggestion to read:
Answers to common security questions - Best Practices - Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware, and Privacy Software

especially:

• Choosing an Anti-Virus Program
• Safe Steps for Replacing your Anti-virus - Why should you use Antivirus
  software?
• Supplementing your Anti-Virus Program with Anti-Malware Tools

 

McAffee and Emsisoft Anti Malware

I personally use Emsisoft Anti-Malware and IMO it is far better than McAfee...

If you decide to use Emsisoft, please make sure to fully uninstall McAfee with the help of their specific removal tool from this List
of anti-malware product removal tools before you install Emsisoft.

Suggestion to read:

• Choosing an Anti-Virus Program
• Safe Steps for Replacing your Anti-virus - Why should you use Antivirus
  software?
• Supplementing your Anti-Virus Program with Anti-Malware Tools

FYI:

I've asked a moderator to remove the best buy link in your post. If you want to buy Emsisoft Anti Malware then it's best to go directly to their site: emsisoft.com

 

McAffee and Emsisoft Anti Malware

Suggestion to also read these threads:

• Emsisoft Anti-Malware or Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit? - Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware, and Privacy Software
• Malwarebytes vs. EmsiSoft - Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware, and Privacy Software