Windows 10: Is add-on antivirus software necessary anymore?

do i still need avg antivirus or any other antivirus in addition to windows defender? AVG is boggin' me down something fierce, plus I no longer see easy to adjust methods to reduce how much brain power it sucks from my computer. Just renewed with avg too but willing to cut it loose if this windows10 defender does the job.

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Is antivirus necessary for Windows 10?

Windows 10 ships with the in-built Anti-Virus product Windows Defender.

I suggest to take the time to read the following articles:

• How to Use the Built-in Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows 10
• Configure Windows Defender in Windows 8, 8.1 and 10
  
• What’s the Best Antivirus for Windows 10? (Is Windows Defender Good Enough?)
• Choosing an Anti-Virus Program
• Answers to common security questions - Best Practices
• Antivirus and antimalware software FAQ

 

Browsing the net with antivirus?

RECENTLY I PURCHASED A NOKIA E72-1. IS IT NECESSARY TO INSTALL ANY ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE? IF SO SUGGEST ME A BEST ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE, PLEASE.

 

Windows Updated(16299.309).KB4088776 Restart is required to complete.


Hi dalchina. Good news, I followed your suggestion and reinstalled the update and now it appears as "installed correctly" *Biggrin Maybe it was not necessary to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter or maybe if necessary. But using it I do not think it could have worsened something. The installation was very fast, unlike the first time it showed step 1 and step 2 completed.

Thanks for the suggestions and for the time to respond Best regards.


And thanks for the tip of that program, I'll have it on my list.