Antivirus solution for Windows 8.1
Antivirus solution for Windows 8.1
Windows Defender is intended for the period after your operating system is installed and before you add your anti-virus software. Even Microsoft advises against relying on it as your primary defense.
I believe we really need some improvement here, or we should look into software options. This question seems to come up often. On the other hand: for free antivirus solutions, you’d likely want Avira or Bitdefender. Bitdefender is lighter on resources but offers fewer customization choices. If you’re going for a paid product, consider Bitdefender or Kaspersky. I’d probably choose Kaspersky because their team has uncovered many security vulnerabilities in the past. You might also explore AVTEST, an independent company that rates antivirus programs (Bitdefender and Kaspersky are the leading two).
Thank you very much for the assistance. I chose Bitdefender according to your suggestions.