Windows 10: Antivirus on new computer

Discus and support Antivirus on new computer in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hey so im getting a new laptop and i dont want it to finish like my last pc. How do i protect it? Is an antimalware something i should absolutely have?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/sillyfoal, Aug 7, 2020.

  1. /U/SILLYFOAL
    /u/sillyfoal Win User

    Antivirus on new computer


    Hey so im getting a new laptop and i dont want it to finish like my last pc. How do i protect it? Is an antimalware something i should absolutely have?

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    /u/sillyfoal, Aug 7, 2020
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  2. DEUSXMACHINA
    Deusxmachina Win User

    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.
     
    Deusxmachina, Aug 7, 2020
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  3. JETSTER
    Jetster Win User
    Jetster, Aug 7, 2020
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  4. CHRIS ALVARADO
    Chris Alvarado Win User

    Antivirus on new computer

    Firewall & Antivirus Issues

    Hi desiree!!!

    • Any changes made on the computer prior to this concern? JUST THE UPDATES YOU CAN SEE ON THE SCREENSHOT, NOTHING ELSE...

    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far? RESTARTING COMPUTER ONLY
    • Are you getting any error messages when trying to enable the said applications? NO ERROR MESSAGESARE BEING RETRIEVED WHEN FIREWALL OR ANTIVIRUS ARE ENABLED, NOTHIMG HAPPENS WHEN THEY'RE CLICKED
     
    Chris Alvarado, Aug 7, 2020
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