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Hi,
I don't know if someone else asked this same question or not ( I did in fact perform a search ), has anyone else tried out the free version of Kaspersky anti virus software ? I installed it on the laptop I'm typing this on, I know there's been quite of bit of chatter lately about the Russians interfering in some thing. But the fact remains that Kaspersky is known for their security product's.
Thanks,
David
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Hello, I have also tried both antivirus, Windows Defender and Kaspersky Free Antivirus. I recommend Kaspersky Free for powerful computers, or mid-range. In any case, it should not under any circumstances install two antivirus, because it would cancel them.
As much as I like Windows Defender Security Center and all the improvements included, I would still augment it with a third party Antivirus utility such as Kaspersky or ESET.
There are still some things Defender doesn't catch that others will. Since Windows 10 1607, you can install a third party AV and have it co-exist with Defender.
Not true Andre; your referenced article needs to be updated.
Thanks.
~bhringer
As much as I like Windows Defender Security Center and all the improvements included, I would still augment it with a third party Antivirus utility such as Kaspersky or ESET.
There are still some things Defender doesn't catch that others will. Since Windows 10 1607, you can install a third party AV and have it co-exist with Defender.
You would get conflicting answers on this.
I prefer Defender than all other AVs(Its been a while since I used any 3rd party AV). Additionally, I use Malwarebytes Free to get a layer of extra security if it matters. You can read:
www.thewindowsclub.com/is-windows-defender-sufficient-enough-windows-10
Hi Youyou_406,
For a short period of time I had tried the kaspersky free antivirus, but after reading quite a bit of negative feedback about it, I went back to the built-in protection already included with Windows 10, if Windows Defender is setup properly, I find it to be a very good product.
David
