Windows 10: Do I need paid for anti-virus or can I use a free one?

Discus and support Do I need paid for anti-virus or can I use a free one? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Do I need to buy anti virus or is a free one ok... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by confused beginner 53, Mar 31, 2019.

  1. CONFUSED BEGINNER 53
    confused beginner 53 Win User

    Do I need paid for anti-virus or can I use a free one?


    Do I need to buy anti virus or is a free one ok

    :)
     
    confused beginner 53, Mar 31, 2019
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  2. WOJTASRED
    WojtasRed Win User

    Which anti-virus application u can suggest me?

    Which anti-virus application u can suggest me?
     
    WojtasRed, Mar 31, 2019
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  3. SOFINE409
    SoFine409 Win User
    Anti-virus and Anti-malware??


    Hi Tsw88. While you will see that everyone has their favorite antivirus software, one especially effective step that you can take, in addition to antivirus software, is to make frequent backup images and store them off line so that if you are the victim of ransomware or virus that you will be able to restore your PC from the backup. Many people here use Macrium Reflect either the paid or free version and store the images on a NAS or a USB drive. This will also protect you from bad updates or accidental loss of files. If you don't already do this you really should look into this.
     
    SoFine409, Mar 31, 2019
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  4. JDPOWER
    JdPower Win User

    Do I need paid for anti-virus or can I use a free one?

    Free Kaspersky Anti Virus

    ^ Agree! avast is really nice anti-virus... I suggest anyone who doesn't have it dl it ASAP.
     
    JdPower, Mar 31, 2019
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