Windows 10: Anti malware confusion

Discus and support Anti malware confusion in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have a Hewlett Packard notebook running Windows 8.1 from 2015 and don't have any of the installation media. I want to keep using this for the time... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by JeremySims2, Aug 10, 2020.

  1. JEREMYSIMS2
    JeremySims2 Win User

    Anti malware confusion


    I have a Hewlett Packard notebook running Windows 8.1 from 2015 and don't have any of the installation media. I want to keep using this for the time being. Upgrading to Windows 10 is proving sufficiently complex considerations for bootable system restore device, update patches and what have you that I'm wondering should I just rely on Windows Defender or get another anti malware suite? Can I use Microsoft Security Essentials in Windows 8.1? What advice is there that could stop my head spinning?

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    JeremySims2, Aug 10, 2020
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    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:


    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
     
    Jsssssssss, Aug 10, 2020
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    Jsssssssss Win User
    Jsssssssss, Aug 10, 2020
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  4. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    Anti malware confusion

    Do I Need Anti-Malware for Windows 10?

    That depends on your own preferences and habits.

    Windows 10 comes with in-built AV Windows Defender.

    Suggestion to read:


     
    Jsssssssss, Aug 10, 2020
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