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Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Bollinger(m): 9:15am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Dapo777: You don't need one jooo. Viruses are a myth. ![]() |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by xtervaganza(m): 9:19am On Aug 18, 2015 |
akereconfi:freezebuntu you mean? Goodluck with the endless frustration that comes along woth the rubbish uninspiring worthless os |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by jesussaves22: 9:21am On Aug 18, 2015 |
When I bought my own Microsoft Windows 8.1 , they seller told me that I don't need antivirus for the phone and that is the advantage the phone had against other phones. So am using it without antivirus |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 9:21am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Thanks @ all for Ur advices, and thanks Oga Seun for putting this on front page. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 9:25am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Innunique: Funny enough I am unable to activate the defender, I have tried modifying the registry through an online procedure, but it keeps telling me access denied. I can't even find gpedit.MSc or any group policy editor equivalents on my pc. What I saw online was that probably my version of Windows 8 doesn't give methe privilege of editing group policy , so I can't activate windows defender. Any help? Since u are an expert. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Stylz69(m): 9:25am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Use Windows Defender which comes installed with Windows 8.1. However, you have to uninstall any third-party anti-virus software. I've used defender for years free and never had any problems. Just make sure to keep it up-to-date. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by slapandfall(m): 9:28am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Lionhearted: Owing to the fact that most virus are .exe and they wouldnot run on linux. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by spacefreak: 9:37am On Aug 18, 2015 |
mmsen: Thanks for the link bro. Very educating. Guess windows defender isn't there yet but if you look at it at a business point of view, it makes complete sense. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Basit99(m): 9:53am On Aug 18, 2015 |
pls how can i upgrade my nokia lumia 520 wit my mobile data |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Vicfus(m): 9:54am On Aug 18, 2015 |
BabyDaddy20:shoroniyen |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 9:59am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Cc Fulaman198 1 Like |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by rallymento(m): 10:08am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Talking about windows I am running a windows 10 and it is the best windows so far with beautiful features...... I just Migrated to 10 from 8.1.................................here are some screen grabs from my Windows 10..... Sorry I deviated, You dont need an Anti virus when using a windows 8.1 or 10 , your windows defender is way way better than most free versions of Anti-Virus we make use of........ But if you must use any Antivirus, the likes of E-set, E-scan, Mac-afee and Bit defender are good and quite affordable......... not " CHEAP THINGS NO GOOD and GOOD THINGS NO CHEAP ''
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Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by F22RAPTOR(m): 10:09am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Dapo777:bros please wake up from your slumber. If you were using a linux distro or mac, your thinking would have been valid. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by dspeaker(m): 10:21am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Pls can someone advice me on the best video downloader for a Samsung S5 phone. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by ITbomb(m): 10:29am On Aug 18, 2015 |
I use Microsoft Essential and now defender for my Windows 10. But if you are using Defender, also Use USB Guard and don't click anything you see. Celebrating 5 years of pc usage without a single virus attack. Mind you, my system is on at least 12 hours and at least 6 hours of Internet every day |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by CyberWolf: 10:30am On Aug 18, 2015 |
You never jam correct Malware..Go and buy kaspersky antivirus if you wanna be 100% from malwares ..A word is enough for the wise.. 1 Like |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 10:37am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Windowa 8 and above is very secure. I dont use Anti virus, I even disabled windows defender. Each time my systems are trying to slow down, I simply refresh windows installation and re-install my essential softwares. Anti Virus itself turns into a Virus with time. Attacking your systems files and destroying good softwares installed. Don't know if I am entirely right with this, during the days on windows 98 and family, Anti.Virus never stopped curbed viruses. There was always a.kind of virus to crash your system even if you use an antivirus from Mars. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by soropee: 10:47am On Aug 18, 2015 |
A licensed kaspersky anti-virus will help in solving your problem. Try it and thank me later ![]() |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 10:47am On Aug 18, 2015 |
begwong:Disable your Antivirus, then launch SS... It may help. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by mathinips(m): 10:53am On Aug 18, 2015 |
johnshagb: Maintenance culture is what matters. I have use my laptop and 150gb external hard drive for 5years now. I have not have issues with virus. That know the site you visit, what you download, what you install. Stay away from porn sites, quick fix malware or virus removal softwares. Use original or widely accepted softwares. Update your antivirus frequently. Set your own rules |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by friends4ever(m): 11:11am On Aug 18, 2015 |
Mr attention seeker ask Google... |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by j1mmy: 12:35pm On Aug 18, 2015 |
I advice using Windows 10 as 8.1 is less user friendly and old. If you have 8.1 you get a free license upgrade to windows 10 for limited time. Windows 10 has the start menu and a better look You can use defender and security essentials (for free) to protect against viruses and spyware. you do not need any 3rd party AV if you have both on windows 10. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by johnshagb(m): 1:25pm On Aug 18, 2015 |
mathinips: On point |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by spoilerx: 1:48pm On Aug 18, 2015 |
Dapo777: no you don't . it comes with Windows defender, buy u need to activate it first |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 2:32pm On Aug 18, 2015 |
TOmmyJidex: USE AMPICLUX ![]() |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by charlesucheh(m): 2:57pm On Aug 18, 2015 |
BabyDaddy20:why? |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 3:10pm On Aug 18, 2015 |
spoilerx: How do you activate it? I have tried everything online, none worked |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Innunique: 4:41pm On Aug 18, 2015 |
Dapo777:If its windows defender you are using, it doesn't need activation. all you have to do is turn it on and it can only be done by uninstalling any other anti-virus software that is installed... |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Innunique: 4:43pm On Aug 18, 2015 |
ITbomb:Good, you just know the right combination of anti-malware software to use... |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by tricosite(m): 5:07pm On Aug 18, 2015 |
Can someone please send me window 8.1 activator code. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Fulaman198(m): 5:38pm On Aug 18, 2015 |
Thanks for calling me to this thread MuhdG. I have been reading through some of these responses and wanted to say that whilst Windows 8.X and beyond are definitely more secure than previous iterations of Windows, you are never 100% safe. This is not a scare or intimidation tactic that I'm trying to use to worry you all. But in the realm of cybersecurity, there are always exploits and vulnerabilities (this is why Microsoft often applies security patches and updates for their Operating System(s)). If you are well-versed at applying firewall rules (using IP addresses and port numbers), I advise that you scan your network traffic with a Network Analysation tool such as WireShark to check for traffic that probably shouldn't be on your Network. Always have a baseline scan to refer to if you feel that you have found suspicious traffic on your network (I know this may sound a bit over the top for the non-techies out there and it is). My advice if you are not super well-versed in computing is place a tape over your webcam (unless if you are going to use it). Whilst Windows defender has improved over the years, it's far from perfect as it's not the best anti-malware programme out there for countering zero-day exploits. My personal choice for that is stuff from Kaspersky labs. If you are versed at Systems engineering, use tools like Nmap to scan for open ports that you don't believe should be open on your network. Some of the devices in your household could probably use extra hardening. As someone who is very much into Cybersecurity, I advise that you all try to keep up to date as to what is going on in the Cyber realm. Here is a good website: https://securelist.com/ Remain safe and we will continue to see you on the web. |
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Fulaman198(m): 5:43pm On Aug 18, 2015 |
pcguru1: You need anti-virus for any OS.....Every OS is susceptible to malware. Windows is just more prone to it because 99% of the world uses Windows computers. Thus, most Malware is developed for Windows. People with malicious mindsets usually want to target the largest amount of people they can infect in order to steal their private information. You are never too safe in the computing world. |
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