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Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by slapandfall(m): 7:57am On Aug 18, 2015 |
No. U dont need.. wait till ralia odinga jumpa into your system.. BTT.. as far as it is not Linux,u need an AV |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Slipknot(m): 7:57am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Dapo777: Everything is prone to virus chap, even human beings! So find a good antivirus for ur system |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Notion(m): 7:58am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Chai! any how u want am |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by staymore: 7:59am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Windows defender already works for you |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Youngzedd(m): 7:59am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by longinus2706: 8:00am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Using windows defender would give you the best coverage and performance as long as you update it regularly |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by airsaylongcon: 8:02am On Aug 18, 2015 |
BabyDaddy20: Give us empirical evidence to back ur claim. We often fear what we don't understand. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by mmsen: 8:05am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Lol Windows 8.1 isn't prone to virus? OP belongs in the 19th century. Just because you feel safe today does not mean that you will be tomorrow. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by ibukun3(m): 8:06am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Dapo777:Why use Win 8.1 wen you can upgrade to Windows 10?? Windows 10 comes with windows Defender. And its far better than 8.1 |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by akereconfi: 8:08am On Aug 18, 2015 |
What is windows, that shit that slows down your pc. Team Ubuntu |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by spacefreak: 8:13am On Aug 18, 2015 |
mmsen: Of course it isn't prone to viruses once you keep windows defender up to date. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by stefanweeks: 8:15am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Dapo777: Nah. Windows 8 and higher comes with Windows Defender which serves the purpose of an antivirus. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by solodox(m): 8:15am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Dapo777: it is bro! and bit defender is what i use for mine! |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by solodox(m): 8:19am On Aug 18, 2015 |
stefanweeks: even windows vista has defender so its been there for ever! buh its still adviced to install a third party virus solution! |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Innunique: 8:20am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Dapo777:Windows Defender does just fine and its effective to an extent. But if you truely want the best then upgrade to Bitdefender. it's the best antivirus in planet earth for now. any other one apart from this two only gives your system aches. Speaking as a Maintenance & Repairs Engr. 2 Likes |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Lionhearted: 8:23am On Aug 18, 2015 |
slapandfall: So Linus requires no Antivirus? |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 8:23am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Use avast its the only free av and its gives no wahala |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 8:24am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Nope, Nope, Nope, Nope, Nope, Nope, Nope, Nope, Nope, Nope, |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by begwong: 8:24am On Aug 18, 2015 |
TOmmyJidex:HI bro. I am facing a challenge with my window 8 trying to use the simple server ish. Always giving me a kinda forbidden error How can I overwrite it or bypass it to use the SS. Tnx |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by mmsen: 8:26am On Aug 18, 2015 |
spacefreak: http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-8-1-virus-protection-for-business-consumer-compared/ |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by DjAndroid: 8:31am On Aug 18, 2015 |
KazukiIto: Microsoft security essentials/Windows defender: the best PC security software I have ever used 1 Like |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by spacyzuma(m): 8:32am On Aug 18, 2015 |
1 Like |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by DjAndroid: 8:33am On Aug 18, 2015 |
ibukun3: Windows 8.1 also comes with windows defender |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by spacyzuma(m): 8:35am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Windows is the most attacked OS in the world because of its popularity and market share. I believe no matter how secure Microsoft makes it, some hackers will still find a way to penetrate with viruses, worm, etc. I feel one can never be too safe. So I always use an antivirus. I have used many different free antivirus programs, but for the past 3 years, I've stuck with Norton 360 (paid), and I'll keep using it when I upgrade to Windows 10. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by xtervaganza(m): 8:39am On Aug 18, 2015 |
akereconfi:hahahahhaha you Ubuntu brigade won't rest. Ubuntu is the worst os ever and forever and also the slowest and lags worse too Ive seen the useless Ubuntu many times and I'm not a bit impressed The os is dead on arrival A failure |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by dblaisepascal(m): 8:41am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Dapo777:I use forefront' ve been enjoying it for long' quite expensive though |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Patented: 8:43am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Most Viruses are designed for the windows OS being the most popular os, so you should get an anti virus. There is no such thing as an OS that is immune to viruses. its just a question someone deigning one. A computer virus is essentially a software application designed or written with malicious intent. it is just the popularity of Windows that makes it a target most times. 1 Like |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Oloks(m): 8:43am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Hi, Why not just download Windows 10, and you will still need an anti-virus with the OS. Thanks |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by akereconfi: 9:02am On Aug 18, 2015 |
xtervaganza: Basically you haven't used Ubuntu. Windows became shit when they moved on from 7. Windows got nothing on Ubuntu |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by 2sex(m): 9:04am On Aug 18, 2015 |
KazukiIto:is windows defender free to update or one has to pay? I didn't even know I had one until I installed avast which promptly told me there was an antivirus on my PC. If there is windows defender, why did they allow Norton along with it? Please reply and I appreciate. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by j1mmy: 9:09am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Windows 8.1 comes with windows defender BUT it can't protect your system from virus threats while browsing because it doesn't have live scanning. That means it doesn't scan your browser content while you are browsing. Windows defender is a good 1st line defense but it can't match major Anti virus products because of its less features. It cannot protect against new malwares, Trojans, worms, phishing attacks, keygens, spywares, ad-wares etc. Use defender ONLY if you are IT savvy and aware of your browsing habit. Otherwise download a free product like AVG free. 3 Likes |
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