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Windows 10 computer - Norton Internet Security

Anonymous
2020-05-11T22:46:15+00:00

I read several posts about incompatibility between Norton Security and Windows 10. I am not a tech person, so when I purchased a Dell Windows 10 computer I assumed I would need to download/upgrade my Norton subscription. Based on the posts, my understanding is Microsoft Edge has it's own security and I don't need Norton now. What if I use/switch to another browser (i.e. Google Chrome) will I still be protected by the security features in Microsoft Edge/Windows 10? I know one is a browser and the other an operating system, but frankly the posts just tended to confuse me. I need to do all the same things on my new computer that I did on my old Windows 7

with Norton. Any suggestions will be very much appreciated...

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-05-11T22:55:39+00:00

    If there is no other antivirus programs loaded all you need is Windows Security and Malwarebytes.

    3rd party antivirus programs can cause problems for Windows Security.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-05-11T22:53:05+00:00

    Hi Ginger5-201,

    This is Wil, one of the independent advisor, an expert with Windows 10 and a fellow Windows 10 user like you.

    It is actually your choice if you want to use a 3rd party Internet Security software like Internet Security. But yes Windows 10 already has its own anti-virus software which is the Windows Defender and at the same time, Microsoft Edge also has Smart Screen. If you want to use a different browser, Google Chrome also has a similar feature called Safe Browsing which you can access on the browser's settings. https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/99020?...

    I hope the information I provided will help you. If you need further assistance please do reply back and I will respond as quickly as possible. Have a nice day.

    Thanks,

    Wilfred P.

    Independent Advisor

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-05-12T23:30:43+00:00

    If there is no other antivirus programs loaded all you need is Windows Security and Malwarebytes.

    3rd party antivirus programs can cause problems for Windows Security.

    lacrumb,

    Thank you so much for your suggestion! I will check on Malwarebytes

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-05-12T23:24:35+00:00

    Hi Ginger5-201,

    This is Wil, one of the independent advisor, an expert with Windows 10 and a fellow Windows 10 user like you.

    It is actually your choice if you want to use a 3rd party Internet Security software like Internet Security. But yes Windows 10 already has its own anti-virus software which is the Windows Defender and at the same time, Microsoft Edge also has Smart Screen. If you want to use a different browser, Google Chrome also has a similar feature called Safe Browsing which you can access on the browser's settings. https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/99020?...

    I hope the information I provided will help you. If you need further assistance please do reply back and I will respond as quickly as possible. Have a nice day.

    Thanks,

    Wilfred P.

    Independent Advisor

    Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.

    Wilfred P,

    Thank you so much for the clarification! This helps-a lot! Thanks for taking the time to answer.

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