Windows 10: What Programs are needed to Fully Protect Windows 10??? HELP!!!

Like i got hacked within the first week. i'm still finding suspicious files. i mean it came with windows defender. I paid for Mcafee....What else do i need>>>??? I cant pay out anymore so anything free would help!! I mean firewall> antimalware, spyware, better encryption??? there is just too much AND BELIEVE ME I'M NO COMPUTER gENIUS I MAINLY BOUGH THIS FOR PICTURE TO STORE AND ORGANIZE. But now i'm feeling totally exposed!!! I will take any and all advice that i can get!!! THANX SOOOOO MUCH ALL !!!!!!!!!*Party

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Trying to download trend Micro security on to Lumia 950XL phone no success your advice please

Hi PhilOConnor

Windows Phone doesn't need any security app to protect it from other harmful programs. Its fully protected and secured. Don't worry.

 

Windows Defender cannot start up....Help!!

Try running this Fix-it or use the manual steps if it won't run on Windows 10:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/910336

What operating system did you upgrade from?

What was the installed antivirus program on your PC prior to the upgrade?

Was there ever any other antivirus program installed, even a trial and how were they/was it removed?



A possible reason for this problem is that you have conflicting security software installed fully or partially on the PC. Remove all other security software from the PC.

You may need to use a cleanup tool to remove your prior security software. See this Wiki article:
List of anti-malware product removal tools



See
Problems starting Windows Defender in Windows 8/8.1/10

 

MalwareBytes has a free program that works great. You get a trial of the full featured one for a short time. Welcome to the Forum BTW *Thumbs

Malwarebytes | Free Cyber Security & Anti-Malware Software

 

The computer became hacked the first week: is it new or used?
--- If it is used, is it possible the hacked issue was already there?

"it came with windows defender. I paid for Mcafee"
So you'll know, since you have a paid McAfee product, Windows Defender is no longer in use.
Windows Defender is usually turned off when a real-time internet security program is used.

 

McAfee isn't a well recommended program, it usually causes more harm/problems then good.

There are numerous free AV's out there. There are also paid ones, such as Norton Security which have a good track record.

The layered approach is usually the best one, using multiple malware programs as nothing gets everything 100% of the time. Yes, it's a PIA using multiple programs, but it's something that needs to be done if you want to maintain a clean computer.

Malwarebytes as Josey recommended (paid or free), AdwCleaner, CCleaner (not an AV, but will clean out junk files that can cause problems/slowdowns), and the AV of your choice.

If you believe that your OS is severely compromised, sometimes a clean start is the best thing. Reinstalling Windows would be beneficial in that instance. If you bought it used this would also be a good idea as you have no idea what the previous owner had on it, and it could have already have been compromised as noted by MeAndMyComputer.

Clean Install Windows 10 Windows 10 Installation Upgrade Tutorials

 

What makes you think it was hacked, can you list some of the file names you suspect were suspicious.

As for security, I use Defender, Malwarebytes and SuperAntiSpyware and due diligence. Dont click on webpage ads or unsolicited email links.

 

On the hacked issue, please do let us know what that means: if you haven't yet, please run Malwarebytes as recommended and let us know the results. Reporting some of the suspect file names would also be appreciated.