The free trial version of Norton Security will soon expire on my laptop. So I wanted to ask what kind of anti-virus software do you use? And is Windows Defender sufficient? Just wanted to ask before I renew my subscription.
Activate Windows Defender and don't worry.
Additional anti-virus programs interfere with each other
Windows's built-in Defender is usually sufficient. It turned out well.
If you suspect a hacker, install GDATA. It costs a bit, but is really good. When I played Among Us once, someone named me by my last name even though I didn't know him? If any such strange things should happen, then Windows Defender doesn't seem to be enough either.
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Windows Defender is actually one of the best free ones. Most antivirus programs use the same database anyway. Paid programs often only have a minimally higher recovery rate of a few percent. If you want to be a little more secure, use Malwarebytes from time to time, which work quite well together.
If you're using Windows 10, you don't need any other anti-virus software. The Windows Defender integrated in Windows 10 is on the same level as other well-known manufacturers and therefore completely sufficient. If you are using an older operating system, I can recommend Avast, with which I have had good experiences for years.
However, no anti-virus program will offer you one hundred percent protection. You should also always pay a little attention to which pages you visit and what files you download. Dubious mail attachments, for example, should also be avoided.
In addition, it is advisable to select the user-defined installation for software installations so that you can then remove ticks for certain offers, which can prevent the installation of further software, adware or the like. This saves you a lot of work to remove all that stuff. The browser settings can also be manipulated if this is not observed. If possible, it is best to always obtain programs directly from the manufacturer.
