Pisses right fuckin off when people keep recommending fucking windows defender and shite. That wasn’t the question was it. I swear all these comments are bots. The same answer I found too for these kinds of questions since 2018 or so. Bitdefender I have since a year due to being the most recommended and based on nonbot reviews outside of reddit. It seemed to be the best overall. Plus malwarebytes is very good to keep in mind. These 2 would sufficient. Bitdefender can be pricey so make sure you choose the right package when discounted
On my younger family members PC’s I run malwarebytes on occasion, as they have a tendency to accept random software when installing games etc.
Haven’t had a dedicated anti virus for years. Defender is enough if you know how to not be an idiot. Maybe a VPN or adblocker
Windows defender + ublock origin and common sense
BitDefender is the best antivirus out there atm.
Haven’t used an antivirus for 6 years now. Windows defender is enough.
And even then I’ve never triggered it.
DefenderUI, pretty much unlocks MS Defender to its full capabilities, for free.
- Windows Defender + Up to date OS
- Adblock + Anti-tracking
- Don’t fall for the horny singles in your area
Kaspersky isn’t safe to use for sure. Defender is usually enough
common sense, windows defender, ad blocker for your browser, and if you are techy enough a pihole or equivalent for DNS level blocking will get you 99% of the way there.
I’ve been using Windows defender for a good 15 years without incident.
Windows defender is quite heavy on pc, I’m surprised this many people recommending it. Using Eset for 15 years light and reliable.
virustotal.com + windows defender + ublock origin
Since i don’t feel i can trust any antivirus software - the companies behind many times seems like crooks - i have for many years now only used Windows Defender…which is what most security experts recommend and the number of problems this has led to - zero, since you ask - i wholeheartedly can recommend this approach.
windows defender and windows updates activeated on a non pirated license.
done
I stopped using discrete antivirus software for more than 10 years. Like others have already said, the Windows defender + adblocker como is doing wonders. Never had a problem.
The only time I would consider downloading a dedicated antivirus is for a family member or friend that is clueless about the internet and only know how to login to email and watch YouTube.
Whatever Windows ships with.
I use windows defender and ad block
Defender and knowing the dangers of places you may browse. Whether it br pr0n or torrent websites