Windows 10: Antivirus choice

Hi

i got very disappointed with Windows Defender, it kept deleting files, which I knew to be safe, so disabled everything about it I could find.then I began the search for a replacement. I can’t afford yearly subscriptions, so looked for free alternatives. I am unable to install Avast, keeps saying there has been an error, kaspersky, won’t connect to the server to activate, Panda comes up with cant connect to the internet.....reviews vary widely, Avira got terrible reviews on one site, while coming 2nd best on another....have installed Spybot for now for malware, but told malwarebytes is superior.

many moons ago I used free Avast and had no issues at all, also told that Avast is heavy on reseoirces, also looked at bit defender free, but told it is not configurable, so may do the same as windows defender and start deleting files without warning or intervention.

so bit stuck as what to to do......maybe if someone has a good knowledge of windows defender, I can reinstate it, but make it ask before deleting anything.....

any help would be appreciated

thanks

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Good Antivirus + Firewall

I would never put anything Norton on my computer.

Nod32 is arguably the best antivirus. AVG is likely not as good, but it's free and at least pretty good.

Firewalls, I'd put Comodo and whatever "Tiny Personal Firewall" is named nowadays on your short list. I think Kerio might have sold it now and it's named something else. Otherwise, just put Comodo on your short list. I think the current version's ease of use has taken a step backwards, seems a bit counter-intuitive when trying to do certain things with it, but overall it does a good job and the price is right.

 

welcome screen is not asking if i like the spotlight choice

Hi,

One of the possible reasons why your laptop is not asking if you like the spotlight choice might be because the Windows spotlight is not set as your lock screen background. To address this concern, we suggest enabling Windows spotlight as your lock screen
background. To do so, follow these steps:

• Go to Settings.
• Click on Personalization and then select Lock screen.
• Under Background, click on the drop down menu and make sure to click on Windows spotlight.

If further assistance is needed, don't hesitate to reply on this thread.

 

Foolproof Idiotproof Antivirus

I'm about to help someone with an internet cafe and i'd like an antivirus that can withstand the most clueless and the most purposeful idiot. Any suggestions?