Dapo777:
I feel windows 8.1 isn't prone to virus. Or if it is, I am thinkinof downloading bit defender or avast , suggest.

You don't need one jooo. Viruses are a myth.

akereconfi:



Basically you haven't used Ubuntu.


Windows became shit when they moved on from 7.

Windows got nothing on Ubuntu

freezebuntu you mean?





Goodluck with the endless frustration that comes along woth the rubbish uninspiring worthless os

When I bought my own Microsoft Windows 8.1 , they seller told me that I don't need antivirus for the phone and that is the advantage the phone had against other phones. So am using it without antivirus

Thanks @ all for Ur advices, and thanks Oga Seun for putting this on front page.

Innunique:

Windows Defender does just fine and its effective to an extent. But if you truely want the best then upgrade to Bitdefender. it's the best antivirus in planet earth for now. any other one apart from this two only gives your system aches.
Speaking as a Maintenance & Repairs Engr.

Funny enough I am unable to activate the defender, I have tried modifying the registry through an online procedure, but it keeps telling me access denied. I can't even find gpedit.MSc or any group policy editor equivalents on my pc. What I saw online was that probably my version of Windows 8 doesn't give methe privilege of editing group policy , so I can't activate windows defender. Any help? Since u are an expert.

Use Windows Defender which comes installed with Windows 8.1. However, you have to uninstall any third-party anti-virus software. I've used defender for years free and never had any problems. Just make sure to keep it up-to-date.

Lionhearted:


So Linus requires no Antivirus?

Owing to the fact that most virus are .exe and they wouldnot run on linux.

mmsen:


http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-8-1-virus-protection-for-business-consumer-compared/

Thanks for the link bro. Very educating. Guess windows defender isn't there yet but if you look at it at a business point of view, it makes complete sense.

pls how can i upgrade my nokia lumia 520 wit my mobile data

BabyDaddy20:
Window xp is better than window 8.1

shoroniyen

Cc Fulaman198

Talking about windows I am running a windows 10 and it is the best windows so far with beautiful features...... I just Migrated to 10 from 8.1.................................here are some screen grabs from my Windows 10.....

Sorry I deviated, You dont need an Anti virus when using a windows 8.1 or 10 , your windows defender is way way better than most free versions of Anti-Virus we make use of........ But if you must use any Antivirus, the likes of E-set, E-scan, Mac-afee and Bit defender are good and quite affordable......... not " CHEAP THINGS NO GOOD and GOOD THINGS NO CHEAP ''

Dapo777:
I feel windows 8.1 isn't prone to virus. Or if it is, I am thinkinof downloading bit defender or avast , suggest.

bros please wake up from your slumber. If you were using a linux distro or mac, your thinking would have been valid.

Pls can someone advice me on the best video downloader for a Samsung S5 phone.

I use Microsoft Essential and now defender for my Windows 10.

But if you are using Defender, also Use USB Guard and don't click anything you see.

Celebrating 5 years of pc usage without a single virus attack. Mind you, my system is on at least 12 hours and at least 6 hours of Internet every day

You never jam correct Malware..Go and buy kaspersky antivirus if you wanna be 100% from malwares ..A word is enough for the wise..

Windowa 8 and above is very secure. I dont use Anti virus, I even disabled windows defender.

Each time my systems are trying to slow down, I simply refresh windows installation and re-install my essential softwares.

Anti Virus itself turns into a Virus with time. Attacking your systems files and destroying good softwares installed.

Don't know if I am entirely right with this, during the days on windows 98 and family, Anti.Virus never stopped curbed viruses. There was always a.kind of virus to crash your system even if you use an antivirus from Mars.

A licensed kaspersky anti-virus will help in solving your problem.

Try it and thank me later

begwong:

HI bro. I am facing a challenge with my window 8 trying to use the simple server ish. Always giving me a kinda forbidden error
How can I overwrite it or bypass it to use the SS. Tnx

Disable your Antivirus, then launch SS... It may help.

johnshagb:
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.

Maintenance culture is what matters. I have use my laptop and 150gb external hard drive for 5years now. I have not have issues with virus. That know the site you visit, what you download, what you install. Stay away from porn sites, quick fix malware or virus removal softwares. Use original or widely accepted softwares. Update your antivirus frequently. Set your own rules

Mr attention seeker ask Google...

I advice using Windows 10 as 8.1 is less user friendly and old.

If you have 8.1 you get a free license upgrade to windows 10 for limited time.

Windows 10 has the start menu and a better look

You can use defender and security essentials (for free) to protect against viruses and spyware. you do not need any 3rd party AV if you have both on windows 10.

mathinips:


Maintenance culture is what matters. I have use my laptop and 150gb external hard drive for 5years now. I have not have issues with virus. That know the site you visit, what you download, what you install. Stay away from porn sites, quick fix malware or virus removal softwares. Use original or widely accepted softwares. Update your antivirus frequently. Set your own rules

On point

Dapo777:
I feel windows 8.1 isn't prone to virus. Or if it is, I am thinkinof downloading bit defender or avast , suggest.

no you don't .

it comes with Windows defender, buy u need to activate it first

TOmmyJidex:
I recommend BitDefender... But it gonna give you some problem if you are using the Mtn SimpleServer thing.

USE AMPICLUX

BabyDaddy20:
Window xp is better than window 8.1

why?

spoilerx:



no you don't .

it comes with Windows defender, buy u need to activate it first

How do you activate it? I have tried everything online, none worked

Dapo777:


Funny enough I am unable to activate the defender, I have tried modifying the registry through an online procedure, but it keeps telling me access denied. I can't even find gpedit.MSc or any group policy editor equivalents on my pc. What I saw online was that probably my version of Windows 8 doesn't give me the privilege of editing group policy , so I can't activate windows defender. Any help? Since u are an expert.

If its windows defender you are using, it doesn't need activation. all you have to do is turn it on and it can only be done by uninstalling any other anti-virus software that is installed...

ITbomb:
I use Microsoft Essential and now defender for my Windows 10.

But if you are using Defender, also Use USB Guard and don't click anything you see.

Celebrating 5 years of pc usage without a single virus attack. Mind you, my system is on at least 12 hours and at least 6 hours of Internet every day

Good, you just know the right combination of anti-malware software to use...

Can someone please send me window 8.1 activator code.

Thanks for calling me to this thread MuhdG.

I have been reading through some of these responses and wanted to say that whilst Windows 8.X and beyond are definitely more secure than previous iterations of Windows, you are never 100% safe.

This is not a scare or intimidation tactic that I'm trying to use to worry you all. But in the realm of cybersecurity, there are always exploits and vulnerabilities (this is why Microsoft often applies security patches and updates for their Operating System(s)).

If you are well-versed at applying firewall rules (using IP addresses and port numbers), I advise that you scan your network traffic with a Network Analysation tool such as WireShark to check for traffic that probably shouldn't be on your Network. Always have a baseline scan to refer to if you feel that you have found suspicious traffic on your network (I know this may sound a bit over the top for the non-techies out there and it is).

My advice if you are not super well-versed in computing is place a tape over your webcam (unless if you are going to use it). Whilst Windows defender has improved over the years, it's far from perfect as it's not the best anti-malware programme out there for countering zero-day exploits. My personal choice for that is stuff from Kaspersky labs.

If you are versed at Systems engineering, use tools like Nmap to scan for open ports that you don't believe should be open on your network. Some of the devices in your household could probably use extra hardening.

As someone who is very much into Cybersecurity, I advise that you all try to keep up to date as to what is going on in the Cyber realm. Here is a good website: https://securelist.com/

Remain safe and we will continue to see you on the web.

pcguru1:
Guy as long as you are on windows you need antivirus. Unless you are on a Unix environment

You need anti-virus for any OS.....Every OS is susceptible to malware. Windows is just more prone to it because 99% of the world uses Windows computers. Thus, most Malware is developed for Windows.

People with malicious mindsets usually want to target the largest amount of people they can infect in order to steal their private information. You are never too safe in the computing world.