Windows 10: Do we really need anti-virus/anti-malware software? e.g. BitDefender?

Discus and support Do we really need anti-virus/anti-malware software? e.g. BitDefender? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hello Do we really need anti-virus/anti-malware software? I have been using BitDefender Total Security (v2019), but GBP 70.00 seems expensive. Plus I... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by ship69, Sep 5, 2019.

  1. SHIP69
    ship69 Win User

    Do we really need anti-virus/anti-malware software? e.g. BitDefender?


    Hello

    Do we really need anti-virus/anti-malware software?

    I have been using BitDefender Total Security (v2019), but GBP 70.00 seems expensive. Plus I am wondering how much it slows my PC down...

    J

    :)
     
    ship69, Sep 5, 2019
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  2. 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, Sep 5, 2019
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  3. 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, Sep 5, 2019
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  4. DUNCANCOLE1
    DuncanCole1 Win User

    Do we really need anti-virus/anti-malware software? e.g. BitDefender?

    Malwarebytes anti malware & PANDA anti virus software

    I recently purchased Malwarebytes anti malware & PANDA anti virus software. As part of the process Microsoft Windows Defender was disabled.

    Is my computer still adequately protected ?
     
    DuncanCole1, Sep 5, 2019
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