Question: Do You Really Need Antivirus Software?
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- Опубліковано 9 бер 2015
- Hi there Eli, my friends and I got into an argument around whether an anti virus/anti malware software is necessary in a home setting. Many articles that I have read state that advanced pieces of malware can in fact bypass most anti virus software.
-Gurd B.
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Came here wondering if i needed antivirus and then he started talking about porn. I'm pretty sure that's the only part my family heard since this was on my speakers. Now I'm sure my family thinks I'm trying to figure out which porn websites are legit and if i infected my computer due to porn. Thanks, Obama.
+CValenton01 Omg hahahahaha that was great thanks for giving me a good laugh
+CValenton01 same
Lmao
Many sites are infected without the knowledge of the site owners, being achieved by allowing infected advert scripts to run on the frontend. Hence the phrase 'drive-by-downloads'
Damn right.. hahahhaha ..
holy shit, my computer has 50 viruses! better update adobe reader
FunOrange thats not what he meant
Nightmare Nova lol no shit
Nightmare Nova it was a joke...
@@nightmarenova6748 r/whooosh
Common sense - best security system on the planet!
+Rafal Borowski That's what I tried telling my friends and family that one just needs to be careful what you go to on the web. Thankfully most of them don't watch porn or download stuff for free illegal (or I hope they don't :P)
+Rafal Borowski That's what I tried telling my friends and family that one just needs to be careful what you go to on the web. Thankfully most of them don't watch porn or download stuff for free illegal (or I hope they don't :P)
+Ograws "Thankfully most of them don't watch porn" Right... sure...
+Rafal Borowski I haven"t had an Anti Virus installed on this piece of shit for over 2 years now. And I am absolutely positive I have no virus. I never even got any warnings when I DID have one installed. It's called using your brain. Don't download shit that is too good to be true/free. Use common sense. If the software you're trying to install is something that SHOULD be a few hundred megs, or a few gigs, make sure before you run it. Beware of installers that are one file, but don't appear to be named correctly, as if it was a custom installer that was made by someone OTHER THAN the original creator. It could be installing other software that is NOT part of the program you want. Read the comments if you're downloading torrents containing software. Usually someone will say something pretty quick if the file contains a virus. And if it's a false alarm, people will refute the claim even quicker. But really it boils down mostly to common computer sense, and unfortunately, most computer users, even quite a few smart, advanced users, still NEED an Anti Virus, simply because even though they're really smart, they didn't grow up in the DOS days, or ever really had much of a need to pay attention to certain details. Thankfully, I'm one who HAS. Occasionally I'll run a scan online, with the freebees that run as java applets just to make sure though.
+Rafal Borowski Good luck getting drive-by installs.
"Don't use internet explorer it'll save your life" Lmao amen
Just when you said "keep your Java up to date", a Java update notification appeared on my laptop LMAO
A godsend
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the fact this was 5 years ago is crazy- the quality is so good. Thank you for the information, its very helpful
What is this "Porn" he speaks of?..
Porn
text me , if you got any answer ,m8 !
It's an acronym. It stands for Powerful Orgy Recruiting Network
LOL
rly nigga? (joking)
Barack Smith ahhahahaha
This guy gets so excited about porn..
Me too! ^_^
"You're probably young; you're probably male" - dude that's magic xD
Cos he's a good guy who doesn't go to porn that often.
Eli, thanks for doing these videos. I have learned a lot about Windows security that I never knew before. I have a labtop running Windows 10 and using Bitdefender Antivirius free edition. I do all of my browsing of the internet, as well as, other offline stuff on a local account. I only use Google Chrome as my browser, running the Adblock extension, and the Ghostery extension. I have turned off as many of the options that can in reference to privacy concerns. I'm currently researching the ZoneAlarm free firewall, and the Comodo free firewall, but I would like to get your opinion on these, and if you feel that a firewall would be of a benefit to me before I install one of them. Is there anything else that you would recommend that I can do for better security?
I'm still kind of new to IT (gonna be 1 year in a month) so I'm no master. But in the company I work at Anti-Virus Software is badly seen. Mostly because it blocks a lot of our software (legitimate software) and blocks a lot of stuff while we're developing, my question is, is this normal and unavoidable or are there ways to not alert the antiviruses or show antiviruses that the software is in fact legitimate and not harmful?
have Norton and when it tunes up my computer and it deletes temp files it also deletes saved user names and pass words. How do I keep it from doing that?
hi.i have one qusetion .is old antivirus norton 2009 dose work on pc?even if uapdate ?
Could you please kindly clarify what you mean when you say when you click on a script that's able to run on 1:15.
This video could use an update Eli. Congrats on 160,000 views. From Win7 with built in A/V (finally) - might be worth asking is it worth using a different AV from the one that comes free with the OS. Ads play on most of your videos so you have earned the respect of YT, at last. A six minute ad for this video!
So would I be correct to infer that basically you need antivirus on everything except a hard drive?
I use Microsoft Edge because I recently got Windows 10, but recently on certain websites such as twitter and gmail, they can sometimes freeze randomly for around 5-20 seconds, and the page is no longer responding in that time period. Should I be concerned, or is it normal? I never ran into problems with Chrome back on Windows 8, so I'm not sure if it's because Microsoft edge is worse, or it's some sort of virus/malware.
Why not get chrome if that has worked well for you?
so i shouldnt even begin to launch my online store with amazon and shopify without antivirus etc right?
Norton messed up my iPad mini 4 . What should I do. I took it off , sound is poor and scratchy......
The advice about not using the Administrator account is awesome, I have never thought about that! Thanks Eli!
Great Vid... what antivirus software do you recommend now?
what antivirus do you recommend
WOW, just your point of running on User Mode is worth millions of dollars!
THANK YOU SO MUCH MAN. It was the main key. Now I'm comfortable enough to use Windows Security only.
Many OS comes with inbuilt security software, but it is a must to have 3rd party software application installed to give an extra protection to your computer. This 3rd party applications such as Comodo antivirus comes with an advanced feature such as auto sand boxing, default Deny Protection, etc to give complete protection to the system.
My McAfee is a nusence because when i am browsing for a movie on PUTLOCKER ,i loose the page and get a warning and then I can not retrieve the page ,and must start from beginning I get many warnings and ignore them and i dont have any problems ,I dont watch porn ,and all my other sites are safe ,and dont have warnings ,can I not us McAfee safely ??
Is this for both PC and Mac?
I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT LENOVO COMPUTER MIND GOT SLOWER IN VERY SHORT TIME SINCE I'M NEW WITH THIS COMPUTER I SEE THAT IN SOME AREA ON THE COMPUTER HAVE TO MANY ICONS UPDATED IN TWO AREAS REPEATEDLY IN ONE HAVE FIVE HUNDRED UPDATED ICON DOWNLOADED AND OTHER IS APROCTIMENTLY ABOUT THREE HUNDRED ICON UPLOADED FOR COMPUTER UP DATE DO I NEED THAT MANY TO UPDATE EACH DRIVER ?.
I used to have Avast on my Windows PC, I recently switched to Linux (Ubuntu). I'd like to know which antivirus is the equivalent of Avast for Linux - low on resources while efficient-enough ?
You don't really need an AV for linux... but if you really must, then try Clamtk
Should you get antivirus on your router or your main pc?
does installing anti virus on laptop or PC makes the device slow???
my desktop is a problem all file and folder shortcut file 1 KB how solve that plz help me
what antivirus is good ane fairly cheaqp though?
is Bitdefender good?
I use iOS for porn and online purchases and windows for gaming, editing, programming, project
Lmao 😂
😝
iOS can get viruses too..
Great, so what's the best AV?
It may be a stupid question, but do you think Windows Defender is enough (+Malwarebytes scan sometimes) if I don't go to questionable websites (I have enough porn downloaded, don't have to browse those kinda stuff :D ) and I keep my Windows and every program up-to-date? I'm using windows 8.1, I'm 18 years old and I've been using computers since I was like 10. I'm a big fan of you btw, really like your videos. Keep up the good work. :)
PS: I've been using Avast for 3-4 years, but I had an issue with sound crackling and I ended up uninstalling it and my system feels so much faster without it.
The simple answer is no. A good anti-virus software should have a dedicated team to update their database of viruses to block, I personally think a 3rd party application dedicated to that job is good.
+Grof Gergely (GeKKo525) Yes Defender/Security Essentials is good enough as a virus scanner if you follow the rest of Eli's advice. MS did not write defender/Security Essentials. They bought an excellent antivirus company and update that software all the time. You have to remember - MS has in-depth knowledge and access to Windows insider information. They also know if their antivirus is compromised it's front page news - even in the non-Tech headlines. They don't want bad press! And trust me - MS and ALL the big AV names have had bad press at some point. No product is perfect.
One of the main reasons big companies don't just use Defender/Security Essentials is management and enforcement. Enterprise AV software can be pushed out to every computer and will not allow a dumb-ass user to uninstall even if they have administrator rights. Some of the big ones that large software companies use cause no end of troubles in themselves. Slowing down computers is the biggest issue. And of course they cost a relative pile of money and require dedicated employees to deal with and monitor the system.
If you work for a cheap company or are just sick of the enterprise software headaches you can lock down and force defender/SE on people too - using domains and group policy. Group policy is an amazing part of Active Directory so even if you give users full admin rights you can still make important restrictions on their systems (password enforcement, AV, patching etc)). Really cool. Not sure if Eli has a video on it, but if he does check it out. If not - he needs to make a video! The odd thing is I've worked for giant software companies that don't seem to even know about Windows group policy. Or set proper policies, since some important ones are off by default. Shameful!
Patch patch and patch your system - and keep the Firewall ON, and Security Essentials is fine. And fast - it won't bog down your system. (Sometimes we wait a few days to patch unless there is a huge emergency issue the patch addresses. Patches - like all software - can have bugs, so let other people find the bugs. If there is a huge bug the company will likely remove the patch after a few days - and if you haven't installed it you can save yourself a headache). But generally just set your software to patch on schedule unless you're a real nerd and watch and read about every patch. Trust me - most patches aren't explained, since they know bad guys are looking for the information about what you're patching. The gory details are best kept secret. Nothing wrong with secrets - if they're used for good.
Most viruses now days focus on systems with glaring holes that weren't patched. Like Eli says most problems are caused by something you downloaded and installed intentionally. Virus scanners can often recognise them, but by the time you install who knows what damage you've done. A lot of people assume because it's free and from MS it isn't any good, but check out tests and it always comes near the top. And the fact that it doesn't slow down or interfere with the computer is huge. The biggest issue with Security Essentials is it's almost too good to be true. Free AND fast. People are suspicious of a good thing.
MS didn't make it free out of the goodness of their hearts. They give it away because they know how important anti-virus is and they got sick of all the rampant viruses and bad headlines. (You still hear from the Linux geeks who still think Windows is rampant with viruses. It isn't if you have basic security set up). MS used to license and give a way AV free with certain later versions of DOS (yes, I'm that old - 51), and it was a huge mistake for them to wait so long to buy an Antivirus company and include it with Windows. Seriously - at one point they claimed Internet explorer was essential to Windows but an included anti-virus wasn't? Often times it's political. Competing AV companies and the European Union tend to hate free things included in Windows - but like the name "Defender" "Security Essentials" is essential! It protects people now and is included as part of the OS for those folks that don't know any better. Believe it or not - most Windows users aren't tech people like us. They aren't interested in the workings of their computer - much like most drivers aren't mechanics.
Also, if you do something stupid a system restore is a great tool MS has built into Windows. It's not a full super long reinstall of your system just a restore to a certain point in time. It doesn't hurt files you've created and again - it's free and from MS. (Check if Eli has a video on it. If not he should make one! Or maybe I should lol)
+XrSFeed MS software - Defender/Security Essentials is updated daily. There is a dedicated MS team doing this - of course! MS doesn't want their product to be bad, and they certainly want to keep Windows virus free. If a rampant virus hits the world their good name is in the headlines. Not something they want to see!
Watched this video after a friend told me I don't need antivirus, as long as you don't go to bad sites. He said most sites have their own protection. He also said that toolbars are bad, which my norton seems to have installed on my computer, and I get a constant flashing of my cursor when my computer is running.
you always upload great video... thanks for this one
I think having an antivirus on background can be annoying sometimes. What I do is that once in a while (like when I download something) I run malwarebytes to check for adware/spyware and then get rid of it.
Do I need antivirus on my iPhone too?
Here because the thumbnail and the length of the video said it all ;D
which is the best antivirus
2:00 Damnit Eli, my mom was in the room
It is kind of hard for me because I have all this working but my little brother gets really into the "modding community" I have walked him through how to check things I even completely wiped the whole computer because he pissed me off. Yet he still gets all this malware on there. I looked in there the other day and the desktop is cluttered with all of these icons and I checked where they came from and 90 percent said unknown publisher. I laughed and took out the ram. XD maybe went too far.
He can't really check stuff if it's from a modding community
Thank you for Extensive Explanation.
My Computers antivirus is not working what to do plz tell me
Does Windows Defender give same protection as an Antivirus? If not, then how do they differ?
Windows Defender is antivirus software. There are other brands as well but win defender comes out of the box when you install Windows 10.
Just like any other AV software. Windows Defender won't protect you if you are dumb.
What do you think about McAfee Livesafe?
I don't have antivirus on my workstation computer because it's not hooked up to the internet.
dont lie.. u dónt have it bc u have no money to pay for annual subscription
@@BabyGangsterIsMe Even if I had money, I wouldn't pay for antivirus software. Also, why are you so salty?
How are you typing this then
i had a computer that was only for audio recording with no access to the internet... i wasnt to worried but i still had anti virus because i would have to boot up the internet once or twice a year for updates.
is AVG good?
I got sage 2.2 ransomware.... How to get rid if it its. Not harmful just annoying
Every time i install an anti virus it fucks my computer, last one being emsisoft which disconnected me from the network which i couldn't connect back to due to missing protocols, it tried to scan my external rendering the 3.0 connection useless (it now disconnects/connnects every 10 secs), All I use these days is malewarebytes+anti Exploit, Adguard, WOT, Windows defender. If i ever feel the need to have a 3rd party AV in the future i'll look into it, but until then im staying away from them.
I don't use AntiVirus.
if suspect sth , i install it on virturebox Win system
Sir,
What's the basic difference between antivirus and antimalware.
Pawn website can spread virus?
why would i not have antivirus?
because have of it is bloatware that slows your system down and constantly annoys you? thats my reason why
slowing down your computer is a behaviour of a virus.
what antivirus would you recomend?
Kaspersky or Bitdefender
Deep freeze is absolutely amazing for this. I setup my computer how I want it, keep all of my files on an external drive, and lock my system down. If anything happens to it I just turn it off, then turn it back on. There is a scheduled time where the computer reboots into maintenance mode, i update the software, and it reboots when it's done, i wake up the next morning and i can't tell anything has changed. I can literally run a deltree, reboot the computer, and it will all be working again. I was introduced to the software by our sys admin after he got tired of users installing things without his permission or going to questionable websites.
No antivirus since 2010. Vaio still works fine. :))
***** Actually, I had enough with those so-called antivirus software. they don't really help. And If you know what you're doing you won't get any trouble.
+Revulai Détiv ur epic. i am young. I tried getting into programming when i was 12 too because i wanted to make a roblox game with Lua.
But i cant find any info on coding
any tips ?
the language is Lua lol idk if u heard of it.
+Revulai Détiv That was nice one!!
He was just a whinny 'Freedom Filled' teenager who got pissed by losing a damn convo!! hahahahaha
***** thnku
On windows xp, no av, and still surviving. STRAIGHT SAVAGE.
Very helpful thank you.
Whats a good program for iMac ?
Looking at avast
Spot on. Only thing I would humbly disagree with is User vs Admin accounts. If I installed and explained user accounts on all my customers PCs I would inundated with calls the second they try to install something. My life would be incessantly robotic with calls like "why can't I update my computer"? "Why can't I install so and so programs"? Informing the customer is one thing teaching them to be constantly vigilant of virus/malware is my job. In a heavy age + community I would put my customers in positions they would not want to call me back If I did that.
+Brent Simpson well microsoft could always implement a feature which apple does, install software awesome, password please for permission. I know they have something like that anyway where you need admin pass for standard user accounts, but could also implement it on admin accounts too.
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What is the best antivirus software?I use kaspersky but i know that bitfender is very good.
Also i am a pc gamer and i know that antivirus software reduce gaming performance which antivirus software reduces less performance?
I use minimal Avast installation.
I only installed the Microsoft defender not sure if that consider an antivirus. I also have Spyware blaster, Spybot search & Destroy, CCcleaner which i run every other week to prevent from spyware/adware etc. I also ad blocker too.
always had anti virus, always had issues with it, conflicting with programs etc. Got a new machine a year ago, decided not to run any anti-virus on it, its running great still basically like the day I first set it up. I have been doing a few things differently though, all my torrenting is going through a separate server and I decided to only put a 500gb ssd in it which has let me to more consciously deal with removing unnecessary files and apps. I do have windows defender running, and that seems to be enough.
Do I need antivirus if I have a VPN ?
I use malwarebytes and hitman pro ... Is this a good combo ?
+Victor Soares you don't have anything that is always running in the background, checking the files and websites are ok. those are decent once you have the problem, but that's not how you want to go. it's still always really hard to get rid of a smart virus that made it into your computer.
*****
if i were you i'd also get avast
so i need antivirus software (like AVG, Avast, Bitdefender, Kaspersky,....) some People also say that i need Malwarebytes which should block Malware... Dont the famous anti virus companies also block malware?
Especially when it can come at no cost, I can't see why you wouldn't. When I used Windows, I used Firefox, started out with Norton, but soon dumped it for AVG, and then went to Avast, which is still my choice when dealing with Windows machines of family members, though I have heard good things about the Microsoft one these days. And I also always kept things updated, and just generally tried to avoid things I knew were filled with software disease. Now that I have a Mac, I don't bother with antivirus on Mac OS, I do if I use Bootcamp or a virtual machine, I keep software up to date, and I am especially careful about what I download and install, as this is the area where most malware gets into a Mac from what I've seen. Its not just porn sites that use that "to view our content, you have to install this..." Sometimes its music video type websites, as was the case with my boss' daughter, and sometimes they fake Flash, say your flash is outdated, then so kindly start a download for the installer of the "up to date" version, which replaced Flash with adware that hijacks your web browser. Even my mom fell for that and then I mistakenly installed it for her thinking it was the real thing. Had to fix that mess. Its also the reason no one other than me has the Administrator password for the family computer iMac, I just don't want them to accidentally screw it up. I learned not to install ANYTHING who's source you can't be sure of.
My comps are offline and nobody else uses them and I mostly use GNU/Linux on them. Yes, I do use windows some, but I use it offline and I use some offline installers to install some programs that I'm not sure I can go without. I plan to migrate to Linux as much as I can as soon as I get internet wifi here cheap. I'll probably put wine on linux and if that doesn't run what I need it to, maybe I'll see if the live miniXP on hiren's boot cd can. I'm hoping that if wine doesn't do every windows thing I feel that I need, then (hopefully) ReactOS will do everything I need it to once it gets to beta testing.
I know that there is a such thing as a virus that was made for linux, but somebody isn't likely to get a virus specifically for linux without trying to. I usually try to back up my stuff to an external 1tb usb hard drive, and I disconnect it when I'm not using it.
Did I say already that my comps are offline and nobody else uses them?
Yeah, so, offline, nobody else uses them, linux, I back stuff up, I don't keep the back up drive attached when I'm not using it, I have multiboot usb flash drives with live linux distros, CDs and DVDs with linux live distros, and I don't leave my comps on when I'm not using them. About the only other thing I could do would be to periodically backup my stuff to an external location (offline storage) with a bunch of (long) password protection, in a safe that only I have the combination to.
I believe if you have self control and knowledge of what you're doing on your own system, you do not need an antivirus software. I think the only protection you ever need is malware bytes just in case and ccleaner (which isn't protection) to clean out damaged registry files and cache/temporary files. If you do basic web browsing and common sense to not install malicous or questionable software, you're fine. Plus, I use Linux hahaha.
But what about using Android? That's based on Linux right?
And if people make virusses for Android, would they even think about the use of Linux itself?
Same rule applies. Don't download 3rd party applications you don't trust or need. I wouldn't really call Android "Linux". It may use the Linux kernal, but really it is just a bunch of java stuff on top of the Kernal. Would you think Chrome OS as Linux? It uses the Linux Kernal though.
XrSFeed A kernal is what I meant. And no, I don't think Chrome OS is linux but can I call it a distro?
XrSFeed One of my System Administrative teachers once quoted that, "The only way to truly have a computer that is completely safe from the outside world of Viruses and Maleware is to have it turned off. Un-plugged, shoved into a safe locked into the safe then have the safe thrown into a abandoned room and locked away to be forgotten forever."
+BB Christopher Yes, software installation from trusted package repositories is the main reason why "anti-virus" programs are obsolete, especially when considering that they're pretty useless anyway except for the standard script kiddie attack from well known exploit kits.
2:10 Eli, have you been making pron videos?
+Henry “Adda” Chaisritha
Here, I took the hard work of Googling for you for the definition of "pron":
*Internet, leetspeak. Common misspelling of porn. Often deliberate, to bypass internet filters.*
Source: www.yourdictionary.com/pron
boriss vassiljev Wow nice job researching.
Henry Chaisritha I remember it from "digg.com", back when it was not sold to the new owner. Before you posed your new thread, "pr0n" was one of the things in the guidelines that you wherent supposed to talk about
Henry
What you get jelous?
What's the difference between free antivirus and purchasing a full antivirus software?
Personally I have been gaming on the PC for around 10 years at this point and I have never used Antivirus software. However, when it comes to format time or I wanna just check, I will install some and check... So far I think on two occasions I got security "warnings" for files that could well have been false positives but apart from that, never had a problem. Now, I understand that just because it has not happened yet, does not mean that it won't but at this point I believe I am profitable when it comes to time wasted scanning, slightly worse system performance and other inconveniences to the point where if I did need to do something due to infection I would be ok with that.
what if ur on linux
I think it depends on what you do with your PC.
***** Lol
Then yeah, you'll probably need a Anti Virus.
+lazyfireball7889 antivirus is like a condom for Porn websites ?
+MonkeyBlueAss Antivirus is like a doctor living in your house. It might get in the way and won't prevent you from catching bad stuff, but it can tell you you've cought something nasty and can try to fix it.
@@Rings0fSaturn2k hey what if i installed some pirated games from torrents.io do i need a anti virus?
Why does it matter if adobe reader isnt updated?
Well hackers attack where they are weakness so updating your os and software will patch up the weakness.
Eli, I have a quick question about something you mentioned in the video. You touched on having two accounts for Windows login. Once I setup my initial admin account on my new computer, and upgrade to Windows 10, and then setup a second non-admin account for everyday use, is there any reason from that point on to ever log in to the admin account and will software like BitDefender still function with complete functionality, as it would on an admin account?
Thanks from a new Windows 10 user!.
+SecurityContractors
1) There is a point to log on to the administrator. I don't know everything about Windows 10, however. The admin account is needed to install programs, open suspicious programs, and other things. For the admin - user combo to even be effective, the admin (Preferably both) account needs to have a password.
2) Your antivirus may work, it might not have ALL functionality depending on what it is trying to do. Most things, however, should ask for the admin access/password.
I haye when leople tell me I don't need antivirus as long as I only go to reputable websites. There have been instances where legit sites have redirected to malware. Sad part is this bad advice sometimes comes from really computer savvy people. Yes av does use system resources but protection is a very good thing to have even if it isnt ever needed.
I didn't have antivirus software for years, and I'm okay. Is my laptop blessed?
Nope, download an antivirus right now
Izaac I want to ask u , I deleted macfee for my computer What’s best antivirus
@@s.ed44killm48 In case Izaac died, I can recommend Sophos. For Mac, it's quite okay.
May God peace be upon you,hi, I am a IT student.How much I should know assembly language. I am learning processor - 8085.Give me some advice
anyone updating their java and adobe flash while he talking about those? lol
Don't use Internet Explorer?
Internet Explorer is connected to critical data in the core of your system is always better to use other's browser to not let this data get corrupt.
sorry.
Running an old XP machine for general office tasks and light browsing (no porn). Using Malwarebytes and Essentials. Tried AVG but it made the machine run like molasses, even freezing during startup and that's with 4 gigs of RAM (maximum for 32 bit XP). Removed it and rebooted and the system absolutely flies. I use anti-virus on my main machine but on the old machine? Waste of time.
How come most games are PC only, how come mac doesn't have as many games?
Windows Defender or MS security essentials is pretty much the best option out there and it is in fact free and built in your MS windows OS(Windows Vista and up).
I receive at least 1 definitions updates everyday for windows defender, sometimes 2 or even 3.
Beyond that, it really depends on your usage, like if you know what you're doing, you don't even need a 3rd party antivirus.
Well, I also use a monitor and firewall utility called Glasswire, it is free, light wight and amazing, if you screw up and click on something you can block it right away.
Cheers.
+Fady Kazzazi i once had an old ass virus locked down and tried to scan it in a packed 7z file... but MSE didnt find anything....
+Fady Kazzazi Studies show that Windows Defender ranks very, very low against other solutions. There are better options that are also free.
+wacka1342 I've used MSE and malwarebytes for years. Like someone here said, common sense is the best anti-virus. MSE is good enough
Should I go with Avast or Bitdefender?
all reviews state bitdefender is #1
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A lot of the people saying they AV is not needed don't seem to understand that tons of the people that use computers barely know how to turn the thing on. I have helped many people remove viruses from their PC. There always seems to be that new one that gets through, but when I look at their logs, most of the time, many viruses were captured and quarantined. Just because you know how to use a PC and keep yourself safe doesn't mean the person next to you does. As someone who has been in the IT field for 10+ years as a IT Technician, there are lots of people out there that hardly know how to use a PC even when their daily work activities require them to do so. Copy and paste or even creating a short-cut is mind blowing to them when I show how to do it. These associates at work range from 18 years to 60. I can understand the older gen not know about computers and technology since they didn't grow up with it but at least having protection is better then none at all. All I am saying is that most people out there aren't knowledgeable about them, just enough to get by.
I have a different perspective on this question's answer. I have a system that I use for... shall we say, questionably procured software and media... It is not used for anything important and is not on most of the time. If I keep a back-up of it from a stable running point, I can do whatever I want to it, and then just recover it if things turn bad.
I have like a dozen computers in my house, so I guess I can get away with that. I also use a lot of Apple computers for things that might be risky to PCs. Most of the time there's not much risk to Macs. (Though there is still some risk, I admit.)
I haven't had antivirus software for years mainly because only experience I have had is with Norton and I swear it made my computer slower than any malware would. But in all honesty, I don't download dodgy programs, I'm a software developer by profession, I just feel like I trust my own judgement enough. I could be very ignorant and be riddled with malware. Maybe I should try out these modern antivirus packages, I'm sure they have come a long way.
Umm you haven't talk about bitdefender free anti-virus
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I didn't installed any antivirus app, watching this video on IE and checking my PC using the Windows Defender
i dnt really download anything anyway only of legitmate game stores like steam and battlenet
its not so much the antivirus that is under question.. its the TYPE of antivirus that needs to be addressed. because SOME/MANY of them are NOT NEEDED!
this might be a old video but put it to the test setup 2 identical computers but one with anti virus software and one without and run them both doing same things then test them for viruses i bet the one without protection is cleaner
you wouldn't use anti virus for a gaming pc that is ONLY used for gaming, don't anti virus programs slow down your pc?
+david H underrated. but watch out for the steam account
Just dont trust those shady indian scammers and you'll be just fine.
Antivirus software doesn't slow your PC down enough to make any real impact on gaming. Mabye if you have more than one running at the same time, but just go into the task manager and set only one to run and you should be fine.
Thank you
i ran on my computer without antivirus, from an administrator account for years. and i even dropped down the windows permissions.... the ones that ask you everytime something happens... they are just annoying.
i'm sure something got in, but in the end for all those years i didn't see any significant change in my computer and didn't have any problems.
as said just know what to do and what not.
but i never advised this. i always install antivirus software on my parents computer, and whoever asks me, i say better get some kind of virus protection,