Posted on 02/09/2019 9:10:48 PM PST by ducttape45
I have just reprogrammed a laptop for a friend. When I did, of course Windows 10 was reinstalled on it, and of course Windows Defender was also reinstalled as well.
With all the news coming out lately about Windows Defender interfering with Windows Updates, and of course most of us know just how reliable (I'm trying really hard not to throw up on my keyboard right now) Windows Defender is, I'm trying to find a newer, better, SIMPLER Internet Security program.
I've used AVG myself for many years but it's getting to the point where I hate to use it now, especially now that they no longer support their older software which I found easier to work with than their newer stuff.
I tried the newer version of Norton Security and found it to be too intrusive and I hate it when the program does background tasks that I didn't tell it to do. I like to be able to control my software.
So I'm on the hunt for a simpler, easier to use, Internet Security program, something along the lines of the older AVG, 2017 version and older. It doesn't need to run a dozen different modules, and it needs to have a simple interface.
I'm going to post this and get online and start searching (again) but I wanted to put this out there and see if fellow Freepers can lend a hand.
Thanks.
Linux Mint. ;-)
We use the free Avira, but go to this non-profit for latest reviews:
https://www.av-comparatives.org/
I use the free Avast on my W7 laptop. Never got hit once by trojans or nasty malware but include Malwarebytes in case as an additional..
I’ve been using Kaspersky Internet Security for years. It’s often for sale on Frys or Newegg, with great rebates.
Always gotta have some Linux input..........
Thank you, I will do that!
I like Avast. It’s been good to me, and they have a great support service contract you can buy for help with ALL software problems you have. Like all software, there are good and bad things about the interface, but compared to anything I’ve used before, McAfee and Norton, it’s the best.
I heard that Avast was bought up by AVG. Do you know if that’s true?
I use the free Avast and Malwarebytes also and have had excellent luck with them for many years.
I only use Windows Defender and nothing else, because I’ve tried them all and there’s not that much difference between them.
I haven’t had any problems with Windows Defender interfering with Windows Updates and I haven’t had any virus or security breach on my Windows 10 OS.
They're all RAM-sucking dogs that get out of control occasionally.
just use Windows Defender and forget about it. You know where those AV programs are written don’t you?
ALWAYS have Malwarebytes. DL Combofix too as another back up..
They are available as downloads from Amazon.
Malwarebytes. Handsdown. Slick, non-intrusive. Not a memory hog. Stays simple unlike others that just get bigger and bigger.
run windows 10 in a virtual machine- you might want to look into programs like RollBack RX- if you get a virus, or do something that really messes up your computer- you can do a rollback- virus completely gone- computer back to normal like it was before it got messed up- This program is System restore on steroids! even if windows can’t start up- but you can get to boot menu- you will have a choice there to run a rollback- this program has saved my hide many times- I woudl recommend it to anyone especially if they only know a little abotu computers-
Malwarebytes...
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