Windows 10: Security, Anti-Virus protection

Discus and support Security, Anti-Virus protection in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have Viper Security installed on my Laptop, I have recently had a problem with receiving phony scams from a third party (inferring they are from... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by MariellenMcCarthy, Aug 30, 2018.

  1. Security, Anti-Virus protection


    I have Viper Security installed on my Laptop, I have recently had a problem with receiving phony scams from a third party (inferring they are from Microsoft). I reported that to Microsoft Security. I now would like to switch from Viper to Defender (which is on my laptop). Can I just uninstall Viper?

    And will Defender be enabled, or do I need to do something to enable Defender? As you can tell, I'm not tech whiz - but would appreciate any info.

    :)
     
    MariellenMcCarthy, Aug 30, 2018
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  2. RaPiDo987 Win User

    Anti Virus vs Internet Security

    Hey guys!

    Quick newb question.... What's the difference between Anti Virus vs Internet Security?? Will both of them protect my computer against Aids (virus) *Wink Security, Anti-Virus protection ;)?

    Thanks for looking... *Toast :toast:
     
    RaPiDo987, Aug 30, 2018
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  3. Firewall, Anti-Virus, Malware Protection for Windows 10

    Microsoft recommends the use of its own products and sites.

    >
    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

     
    Jsssssssss, Aug 30, 2018
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    Jsssssssss, Aug 30, 2018
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