Windows 10: Do I need software other than Windows firewall for virus protection?

Hello, should I need additional antivirus program to protect my computer? Even big companies are giving huge security vulnerabilities these days. Is the Windows 10 firewall alone enough?

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Virus Protection

I'd Suggest You Better Skip The Idea of Using Those Security Suites. Better Use Some Free To Use Yet HIghly Rated For VIrus Protection Engines. Here's What I Suggest Top Three...


1. Avira AntiVir Personal Classic Edition
2. Avast! Home Edition
3. AVG Free

Avira Is Found To Trigger Less False Alarms Than Anyother AV (Even Paid Don't Have That Kind'a Accuracy), & Is Much Better Than some of The Paid Ones. Next Is Avast!, For It's Individual Scanner Protection & It's Unique VRDB (Virus Recovery Database) Feature.

If You're Looking For Firewall Protection Then Again, The Free Stuff Come To The Rescue.


1. ZoneAlarm Free
2. Comodo Firewall Pro.
3. PC Tools Firewall

We All Know How Good ZA Firewall Can Be..! Comodo Has Passed All The Leak Test That Can Be Serious For Your System Security. PC Tools Is Not New To The Scene Here, Still Has Very Good Firewall With Less Questions Asked, Recomended For NewBie.

 

Firewall, Anti-Virus, Malware Protection for Windows 10

Microsoft recommends the use of its own products and sites.

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https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/products

There does not exist 1 security product which is THE best and which will catch each and every infection..

Whenever you think that your computer might be infected you can run on-demand scans with some of the products listed here:

List of Malware Removal Tools

Suggestion to read

• Choosing an Anti-Virus Program
• Safe Steps for Replacing your Anti-virus - Why should you use Antivirus
  software?
• Supplementing your Anti-Virus Program with Anti-Malware Tools
• Choosing a Firewall
• Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection

 

Do I need virus protection?

YES, use anti-virus software.
No, there is nothing wrong with the latest versions of ZoneAlarm. I use it and it does not slow down anything; any more than other AV software. It has never let anything slip by, either.
Are there better out there, maybe yes, but you already have it, use it.

Use a firewall, too. Whether it be Windows', Zonealarm's or something.

But, whichever, read up on settings and use of them, the default is OK, but you can tweak them.*Smile