Windows 10: Do I need an Anti-Virus?

Discus and support Do I need an Anti-Virus? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I am an advanced user, and I don't like having Windows Defender. I like to use Malwarebytes, AVG, or similar. Should I install an AV, or am I fine... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Kitten622, Jul 12, 2020.

  1. Do I need an Anti-Virus?


    I am an advanced user, and I don't like having Windows Defender. I like to use Malwarebytes, AVG, or similar. Should I install an AV, or am I fine without it?

    Edit: Also, it is a dualboot with Linux Mint 19.3

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    /u/Kitten622, Jul 12, 2020
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  3. Smeed Win User

    Do I need an Anti-Virus?

    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:

     
    Smeed, Jul 12, 2020
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