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CMYK

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9. I used to use Avast, but

Reply to sarge43 (Original post)

Sat Dec 26, 2020, 03:46 PM

Dec 2020

I find all the antivirus software are heavy resource hogs - they take up a lot of your working memory and cpu usage.

I read recently that Win-10 uses it's own built-in Microsoft Defender, so add-on antivirus software is really not necessary anymore.

Haven't used an anti-virus for over a year, no problems.
Just stay smart - don't open unexpected or unknown attachments, don't visit questionable websites.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Defender

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Advice please [View all] sarge43 Dec 2020 OP

Look at the Iobit stuff. Arne Dec 2020 #1

Thank you. I'll check it out n/t sarge43 Dec 2020 #3

This is probably not the answer that you want. Laelth Dec 2020 #2

I have Win 10 sarge43 Dec 2020 #5

What do you mean "navigate the site"? Earthshine2 Dec 2020 #13

I've had good results with Malwarebytes COLGATE4 Dec 2020 #4

Thank you. I'll look into it. n/t sarge43 Dec 2020 #6

I use Avast products... 2naSalit Dec 2020 #7

Thank you. Sounds like it may be what I want. n/t sarge43 Dec 2020 #8

You can try the antivrus for free and they offer... 2naSalit Dec 2020 #11

I used to use Avast, but CMYK Dec 2020 #9

Folks, pay attention to what our new-to-DU friend is saying. Earthshine2 Dec 2020 #14

I also use Malwarebytes. The premium package. IcyPeas Dec 2020 #10

Thanks everyone for your advice. Most helpful sarge43 Dec 2020 #12