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Do I need additional Antivirus software?

Anonymous
2018-05-19T19:31:50+00:00

Do I need to have another antivirus or I can already trust Windows Defender?

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-05-20T05:40:47+00:00

    It depends; on where you go on line with your computer, as to what you may need. There are root kits and many wild card viruses, that windows defender will not handle. You have to use things of Microsoft with a reasonable outlook and a constant check on the health of your computer.

    WHW.

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  2. Reza-Ameri 45,821 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2018-05-20T14:24:56+00:00

    Windows Defender is all you need and you don't need any additional program. In addition, I am seeing several devices running on Windows Defender and they are reporting a good level of protection. However, you could install third-party scanners (not real-time protection) to scan your system once a while.

    You could also go for other Anti-Virus product to replace with Windows Defender , but from experience Windows Defender is doing great job.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-05-19T20:02:00+00:00

    That's all I use in Windows 10. It is a complete security program.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-05-20T16:40:48+00:00

    Windows Defender is all you need most definitely.

    WHW.

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