Windows 10 works well with antivirus programs. These tools help protect your system from malware and threats.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Windows 10 works well with antivirus programs. These tools help protect your system from malware and threats.

Gotten75
Member

129

07-12-2016, 11:46 AM

Hello everyone. Like many of you, I upgraded from Windows 7 to 10 and then reset my PC completely, wiping all drives. Now I have a clean system with Windows 10. To maintain cleanliness, I’m considering antivirus software. Do I really need it, or will Windows Defender suffice? If I choose an antivirus, which one would you recommend? Ideally, the one with the least resource usage and free to download. Thanks and have a great day!

Gotten75

07-12-2016, 11:46 AM #1

deathhawk666
Junior Member

07-20-2016, 02:44 AM

Avast is a solid free option; I rely on it, I use Malwarebytes Premium for extra protection, and basic common sense for virus defense. It hasn't let me down yet.

deathhawk666

07-20-2016, 02:44 AM #2

Avast is a solid free option; I rely on it, I use Malwarebytes Premium for extra protection, and basic common sense for virus defense. It hasn't let me down yet.

B5ET_
Member

07-21-2016, 05:58 PM

Always keep it steady, don't go faster than one. I've relied on Windows Defender with Internet Explorer, and the only problems I faced were my own by letting the app execute.

B5ET_

07-21-2016, 05:58 PM #3

Always keep it steady, don't go faster than one. I've relied on Windows Defender with Internet Explorer, and the only problems I faced were my own by letting the app execute.

ProffesorFrog
Member

137

07-21-2016, 08:53 PM

You can operate one in real-time protection and the other as on-demand scanning.

ProffesorFrog

07-21-2016, 08:53 PM #4

You can operate one in real-time protection and the other as on-demand scanning.

Rivlin526
Junior Member

07-22-2016, 03:32 PM

Perform a malware scan on your system using Malwarebites. Afterward, evaluate whether a solution like Bitdefender or Nod32 is suitable for your needs.

Rivlin526

07-22-2016, 03:32 PM #5

Perform a malware scan on your system using Malwarebites. Afterward, evaluate whether a solution like Bitdefender or Nod32 is suitable for your needs.