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  1. 09-09-2023, 14:45 #1
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    Default I need a new free antivirus for my laptop

    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!
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    I've had good luck with Avast
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    Built in MS antivirus and fire wall are actually fairly ok.
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by brutal View Post
    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?
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    Sorry, I used the term "laptop" incorrectly, what I actually have a Chromebook.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bellavite1 View Post
    Sorry, I used the term "laptop" incorrectly, what I actually have a Chromebook.
    Will be interested in advice offered,I also use a chromebook.
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by def90 View Post
    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.
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