Windows 10: Do we still need to install antivirus or malware in 2023 for securing Windows?

Over the years I have seen how Microsoft defender has evolved and I didn't feel the need to install an antivirus or malware since Windows 10. I strongly feel third-party antivirus or malware software slows down Windows PC. That's why I am hesitant to use one.In 2023, do we still need to install antivirus of malware on Windows 10 or 11?If yes, what are the Microsoft recommended antivirus/malware software that won't compromise, PC's performance?

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Suggest me best total security/antivirus for windows 7

I don't think many, if any, will agree with me here, but I have finally settled on the best antivirus program I've found: CSA. Common Sense Antimalware.

No matter which one you get, everyone single security program will fail to catch malicious software at some point, or at least be unable to remove something it finds. So at some point, you're probably going to take some manual steps to remove it, just like you would if you had none. And I recommend reinstalling Windows regularly anyway. So the difference between having security software and not having it, for the malicious software that is really problematic, is that with the security software installed, you run into more conflicts and system slowdown, and have to do regular updates.

Instead of counting on something always running in the background, I suggest thinking smart on the sites you visit and the files you download. Google everything unfamiliar or even slightly suspicious before accessing it in any way. Don't even click on ads; Google the product being advertised first. Porn is the worst; if you wanna look at it, do so on well-known, reputable sites.

I've been running "CSA" instead of an actual antivirus program for two years now. They've been the most malware-free years of my computing life.

 

windows xp installation and dual core am

could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx

 

What is the best antivirus, malware, spyware program for Windows 10?

There does not exist THE best security product.

Everything depends on your own preferences and habits.

Personally, I use Emsisoft Anti-Malware.

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
• Why it isn't a good idea to run multiple full antivirus products at the same time
  
  

• 13 mistakes to avoid when choosing antivirus software in 2018

• Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection
  

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WRT the pop-ups (Tech Support Scam)you're seeing:

Suggestion to take the time and to carefully read Beware of Phony
Emails &Tech Support Scams

which provides background information how to easily close such sites and what you can do to prevent this from happening again.

Also suggestion to get a good advertisment blocker. Personally I use uBlock origin which blocks all kinds of unwanted stuff. See

this thread for more info.

Some more informational articles:

• Protect yourself from tech support scams - Microsoft Support
  
• Tech Support Scams – Help & Resource Page

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Do carefully decide which browser you want to use.

Personally I use Firefox.

In case that you are using Edge, you might want to have a look at the posts etc in
this thread...........