Windows 10: Does Windows 11 still needs an external antivirus to protect from virus or malwares?

I am going to upgrade my operating system. Along with my Antivirus program is about to expire. Should I renew my protection or does Microsoft windows 11 have sufficient threat protection?

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Best Virus Protection

Computer users are well aware of the fact that an antivirus is the first and the foremost necessity to keep their PC safe from any kind of virus threats, spyware and malware.

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4
• Excellent detection and removal of malware
• Performance overhauls are the hallmark of Norton Internet Security 2009
• ‘Pulse updates’ to deliver more frequent & smaller signature updates

Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal
• Offers excellent antivirus protection
• Unpacks and scans compressed files
• Should be used in conjunction with a firewal

McAfee VirusScan Plus
• Ideal for those seeking an antivirus/firewall combination without all the bloat of traditional Internet security suites
• Removes adware and spyware, which not all antivirus products can do
• SiteAdvisor service helps to guard against malicious websites

BitDefender Antivirus Plus
• Protects against viruses, spyware, and instant messaging threats
• Offers firewall rules to block undesirable traffic and a privacy gateway to keep your identity and preferences private while surfing the Internet

AVG Anti-Malware
No matter whether you are a home or business computer user, download the free or demo version of any antivirus product mentioned in the list. If you feel satisfied with the performance of your computer, you can buy a licensed copy of it.

 

Antivirus protection

No. Please read:
Why it isn't a good idea to run multiple full antivirus products at the same time

But you can always use other tools for on-demand scans, see:

• this Forum Article:
  List of Malware Removal Tools
• this
  List of Removal Guides

In addition, suggestion to read:

• Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection
  
• Top 10 Ways PUPs Sneak Onto Your Computer. And How To Avoid Them.
  

 

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