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Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 11:50am On Aug 16, 2015
I feel windows 8.1 isn't prone to virus. Or if it is, I am thinkinof downloading bit defender or avast , suggest.
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 7:47pm On Aug 17, 2015
Make una answer na

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Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by joywendy(f): 8:25pm On Aug 17, 2015
since it isn't prone to virus(as you say),why bother looking for an anti-virus?

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Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 9:40pm On Aug 17, 2015
Guy as long as you are on windows you need antivirus. Unless you are on a Unix environment

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Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 9:44pm On Aug 17, 2015
pcguru1:
Guy as long as you are on windows you need antivirus. Unless you are on a Unix environment

Bit defender or avast?
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 9:46pm On Aug 17, 2015
joywendy:
since it isn't prone to virus(as you say),why bother looking for an anti-virus?

"I feel" , its different from "I know"

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Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by KazukiIto(m): 9:55pm On Aug 17, 2015
Personal Opinion:
I don't think you need one. Your Windows Defender is more than capable, just be ready to update it every 2-3days. With Windows Defender there is a gain in performance, so...

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Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 10:07pm On Aug 17, 2015
Dapo777:


Bit defender or avast?

I use Avira but 90% of my time is on linux, so i can't really say which AV is the best as i hardly use them, work laptop uses McAfee Enterprise but that slows the system. try avira

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Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 7:19am On Aug 18, 2015
I recommend BitDefender... But it gonna give you some problem if you are using the Mtn SimpleServer thing.
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Seun(m): 7:46am On Aug 18, 2015
Windows comes with an anti-virus. Switch to a different antivirus only if you have some evidence that it's better than Windows Defender.

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Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 7:53am On Aug 18, 2015
Window xp is better than window 8.1
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by FrankValency(m): 7:53am On Aug 18, 2015
It depends on the work u do with it,if u are an online worker or music/video/application downloader,u really need it o. That was how they told me that windows 8.1 system virus protector can help till I was hit wit one stubborn virus,I lost files.

But now I use Avast but u must be updating it,even windows protect u can update but 2/3 days interval.
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by dave2meek(m): 7:53am On Aug 18, 2015
I'm here to learn from your comments, so keep them coming cool

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Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by otijah(m): 7:53am On Aug 18, 2015
What do I have to comment on this, when everyone is commenting
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Feranmicharles(m): 7:53am On Aug 18, 2015
Singing omawunmi's













If you ask me.... Na who I go ask....
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by philfrey08: 7:53am On Aug 18, 2015
ASK ME!
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Kufie(m): 7:53am On Aug 18, 2015
No you don't. Microsoft security essentials (Windows defender) works just fine

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Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by johnshagb(m): 7:53am On Aug 18, 2015
I've been using the windows defender that came with my laptop since two years now. It's doing the magic for me.
I once installed kaspersky and I realized my cooling fan started running on high speed nonstop. I quickly uninstalled and I haven't use another AV since then.
Just update Windows defender and try do a full scan once in a while and you will be just fine.

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Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by ogunwalea(m): 7:53am On Aug 18, 2015
I don't believe in virus....... When I have the blood of Jesus undecided

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Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by okooloyun1(m): 7:53am On Aug 18, 2015
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Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by EDWARD4119(m): 7:53am On Aug 18, 2015
Using Windows 10 ...

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Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by maxiuc(m): 7:53am On Aug 18, 2015
;DI don't know abt windows or doors 8 jumps out of thread
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by tolustx(m): 7:54am On Aug 18, 2015
Booked.
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by eluquenson(m): 7:55am On Aug 18, 2015
Macafee will suffice
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by lordtech(m): 7:55am On Aug 18, 2015
Maybe
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Hollawaley(m): 7:55am On Aug 18, 2015
You'll need it. I recommend avast and norton
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by jay2pee(m): 7:56am On Aug 18, 2015
u need it dear
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by skotch(m): 7:56am On Aug 18, 2015
Probably
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 7:56am On Aug 18, 2015
do anything u want biko
Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by djakinwande(m): 7:57am On Aug 18, 2015
Windows aldy hav its own anti vĂ­rus jst update it nd u r good to go

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Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Youngzedd(m): 7:57am On Aug 18, 2015
No you really need PDP.

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