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bellavite1
09-09-2023, 14:45
I used Malwarebytes Free version for years but it has been having issues lately.

Does anyone have recommendations for a free antivirus?

I did try to sign up for Malwarebytes Premium but they want me to add my CC or PayPal account to GooglePay and I am wary of that...

HELP!
Ripper
09-09-2023, 15:40
I've had good luck with Avast
Erni
09-09-2023, 20:03
Built in MS antivirus and fire wall are actually fairly ok.
brutal
09-09-2023, 22:20
Never needed anything more than MS Defender with Win10 for quite a while now.

If you have existing malware, get it cleaned up and just keep MS security patches and Defender updated.
Great-Kazoo
09-09-2023, 23:16
Never needed anything more than MS Defender with Win10 for quite a while now.

If you have existing malware, get it cleaned up and just keep MS security patches and Defender updated.

I tried using defender. But microsoft wants me to buy 365. Any work around?
bellavite1
09-10-2023, 05:44
Sorry, I used the term "laptop" incorrectly, what I actually have a Chromebook.
StagLefty
09-10-2023, 07:34
Sorry, I used the term "laptop" incorrectly, what I actually have a Chromebook.

Will be interested in advice offered,I also use a chromebook.
Walker2970
09-10-2023, 08:29
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def90
09-10-2023, 10:02
I used to use ESET years ago but with my last two laptops I've just used the free antivirus that comes built in to windows and have yet to get a virus or any malware crap in the last 8 years.

Quit opening email attachments from people you don't know and you will be fine.
bellavite1
09-10-2023, 13:58
I used to use ESET years ago but with my last two laptops I've just used the free antivirus that comes built in to windows and have yet to get a virus or any malware crap in the last 8 years.

Quit opening email attachments from people you don't know and you will be fine.

Ha! I don't even open the actual email.
brutal
09-10-2023, 19:08
I tried using defender. But microsoft wants me to buy 365. Any work around?

Didn't know that subscription was a requirement, though I do already have an O365 subscription. The 6TB* of cloud space and all the apps is well worth the annual $99.

* 1TB/user but you can embed multiple accounts and even put dropbox and google drive INSIDE the Onedrive folder.
Aloha_Shooter
09-11-2023, 07:54
Built in MS antivirus and fire wall are actually fairly ok.

I guess I'm a dinosaur but MS or Microsoft in the same sentence as anything related to security makes me nauseous ...
Delfuego
09-11-2023, 09:16
Free < Trust

The security landscape has changed a lot. I don't really trust any 3rd party "free" products, AV or otherwise. "If you don't pay for the product, you are the product". In 2023, even if you do pay, you may still be the product...