Gained 10 anti-virus protection.
Gained 10 anti-virus protection.
I've relied on Windows Defender for more than a year without significant issues. I sometimes use adwcleaner or Malwarebytes to perform scans and then remove MBAM afterward (adwcleaner doesn’t disrupt much). Usually nothing serious comes up, and when it does, it’s not critical.
I rely on Avast, MB and basic common sense for everything you need.
What’s included works well. After Windows 7, I moved away from third-party antivirus since Windows 8 performed adequately. MB and adwCleaner plus HitmanPro remain useful for maintenance.
Sure, it sounds like you're feeling a bit uncertain about your current situation.
I perform trend micro house calls when I think there might be malware. It's helpful since it doesn't actually get infected.
Running avg and cleaner together on Windows 7 gives consistent results, even after upgrading to Windows 10. The setup remains effective.