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Antivirus on Windows 10, is it really needed?

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on: March 13, 2016, 05:52:53 pm
Hello, i have just upgraded to Windows 10 with a "clean" install, i'm still setting up everything so i would like to hear your opinion about Windows 10 antivirus, i know Windows Defender is already doing a good job (i hope  :lol:) but i was wondering if it's worth it to install an antivirus like Kaspersky. I used to have Kasperky Internet Security on my previous OS (Windows 7) and it never gave me any headache, it was pretty lighty i must say (compared to other antiviruses).

Anyway let's get to the point!, do you suggest to install an Antivirus? Please spend some time writing why if you want to help me out :D


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Reply #1 on: March 13, 2016, 06:10:10 pm
I used to, I never install antivirus nowadays. Windows 10 has its own antivirus stuff like bitdefender. If I suspect I might have some bad stuff on my pc I just give it a scan with malwarebytes.



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Reply #2 on: March 13, 2016, 06:12:45 pm
Unless you are an idiot who clicks on every "You won an iPhone!" ad, you don't need one nowadays. Haven't used an anti-virus since Windows 8 was released. Not using any on Windows 10 either. As long as you download stuff from trusted sources and don't go to dodgy sites, you're okay. I would advice getting some sort of protection if you do any online banking tho.

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Reply #3 on: March 13, 2016, 06:16:33 pm
I rely on Bitfender & AdBlockPlus, realtime anti-virus mode, does the job good.

@Rytuklis That's wrong on many levels..  :rofl: :rofl: You have many chances of getting CryptoWall that way
Since I have a lot of clients who want to back-up their files before format, and I'm forced to use USB Sticks or External HDDs, it's necessary to scan things..

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Reply #4 on: March 13, 2016, 06:18:46 pm
I rely on Bitfender & AdBlockPlus, realtime anti-virus mode, does the job good.

@Rytuklis That's wrong on many levels..  :rofl: :rofl: You have many chances of getting CryptoWall that way

I don't have Java on my computer, neither do I have Flash, as neither of those are needed anymore. I am not really afraid of viruses. I have two partitions, a Windows one and a data one. If my Windows partition gets infected,  I can always just reinstall it and keep my data :)

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Reply #5 on: March 13, 2016, 06:19:40 pm
I used to, I never install antivirus nowadays. Windows 10 has its own antivirus stuff like bitdefender. If I suspect I might have some bad stuff on my pc I just give it a scan with malwarebytes.

Yeah, i noticed. I'm happy like this for now, looks like Windows Defender has got all what i need

Unless you are an idiot who clicks on every "You won an iPhone!" ad, you don't need one nowadays. Haven't used an anti-virus since Windows 8 was released. Not using any on Windows 10 either. As long as you download stuff from trusted sources and don't go to dodgy sites, you're okay. I would advice getting some sort of protection if you do any online banking tho.

Adblock is already helping blocking those ugly websites with tons of ads! (Streaming websites looking at ya). But ye i'm not stupid to click on those. For online banking i could use some of those yeah.

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Reply #6 on: March 13, 2016, 06:26:08 pm
Windows 10 has anti-virus built-in, named Windows Defender. But it is known to be feeding Microsoft with information (telemetry and other data collection).
I personally use Avast, it does not hog up resources and only adds to the protection. I don't see any cons to using an anti-virus than taking any risks.



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Reply #7 on: March 13, 2016, 07:49:47 pm
I got common_sense2016.exe it's really good.



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Reply #8 on: March 13, 2016, 08:01:58 pm
I got common_sense2016.exe it's really good.

Was just asking an opinion but k as u wish


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Reply #9 on: March 13, 2016, 08:15:23 pm
WOT extension + uBlock Origin + MVPS Hosts file + common sense = best

Its time to grow up guys and stop spreading shit daily.
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Reply #10 on: March 13, 2016, 09:07:19 pm
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Reply #12 on: March 14, 2016, 12:48:16 pm
For me it's just a habit (Good one?) to install an anti virus on my PC. Currently using AVG as that's the first thing that comes to mind when installing one.

Windows 10 basically means you have no privacy but I managed to remove everything I can to stop Microsoft sending my data to them so I doubt Windows Defender will actually be efficient as I have tweaked so many options. Either way I mainly use Kodi and Microsoft Office on my laptop now a days so the chances of a virus is minimal.



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Reply #13 on: March 22, 2016, 09:19:29 pm
The only thing you need in Windows 10 is Malwarebytes and Adwcleaner. Both are free (Malwarebytes is trial but works fine) and do better job than most of these paid antiviruses. I once downloaded some dodgy files which installed this some sort of Chinese BS that pretended to be an antivirus. Couldn't remove it, couldn't end it's processes, it started fiddling with my admin privilleges. Installed Adwcleaner removed that on the first scan and then Malwarebytes located and blocked the rest of the remaining files. So as long as you use those, you're safe.

I suggest using Edge as well. It's not Internet Explorer as many believe, it's a completely new browser. It's really fast and convenient, and it provides maximum security since it uses intergrated Windows protection while you browse. If you really need that Adblocker, it's available on Edge now as well afaik.

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Windows 10 basically means you have no privacy but I managed to remove everything I can to stop Microsoft sending my data to them so I doubt Windows Defender will actually be efficient as I have tweaked so many options. Either way I mainly use Kodi and Microsoft Office on my laptop now a days so the chances of a virus is minimal.

Tje entire thing with privacy is blown out of proportion. You have to understand that every single Windows version had means to track you and spy on you, the only thing is that Microsoft wasn't open about it. The only difference is that they openly state that they do collect your data in their EULA in Windows 10, and actually provides you options to disable it, something that wasn't present in earlier versions. I don't see what all the fuzz is about. You're tracked as long as you get onto the internet, even in Linux, since spying is no longer on local level. If you use Gmail, you're already subjected to a lot of spying from Google. They've been reviewing your e-mails quite openly for a while. And I mean, seriously, you (most likely, just as the majority of the people) put the most stupid shizzle about your life on Facebook, and you worry about Microsoft collecting data to fuel their ad services?

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Reply #14 on: March 22, 2016, 09:33:19 pm
Sometimes you may think you don't need a prophylactic.
But you may use one anyway just in-case.

It's totally reliant on what you want to achieve in the long run.
Nothing is risk free and if you wish to limit risk, you can choose to use an extra pair of hands.
If you want to risk it, then go ahead.

It's totally upto your own self.
If you are going to be very careful and know what you're doing then I suppose there may not be a need.


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