Windows 10: why extra anti virus programs needed?

Discus and support why extra anti virus programs needed? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I am running windows 10. It has a default windows defender. But I want to know is it needed extra anti-virus programs. If it is needed, But why?... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Ariful75, Feb 6, 2020.

  1. Ariful75 Win User

    why extra anti virus programs needed?


    I am running windows 10. It has a default windows defender. But I want to know is it needed extra anti-virus programs. If it is needed, But why?

    :)
     
    Ariful75, Feb 6, 2020
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  2. Smeed Win User

    I need to istall Window 10 anti virus and marvate

    Windows 10 comes with in-built Anti-Virus program Windows Defender.

    It depends on your own preferences if you would want to use another Anti-Virus program.

    Suggest reading all of:
    Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection


    especially:

     
    Smeed, Feb 6, 2020
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  3. Ṣmeed Win User
    Ṣmeed, Feb 6, 2020
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  4. GSquadron Win User

    why extra anti virus programs needed?

    Which is the best anti-virus program for windows 7?

    I need help with the anti virus programs. I have installed the Eset 4 anti virus program, but i think it really sucks, or is not the best. Hope u got experience with a better anti virus than this. If so pls help! *Smile why extra anti virus programs needed? :)
     
    GSquadron, Feb 6, 2020
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