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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 |
| 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? |
| 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 |
| Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 9:44pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
pcguru1:Bit defender or avast? |
| Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 9:46pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
joywendy:"I feel" , its different from "I know" |
| 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... |
| Re: Do I Really Need An Antivirus For Windows 8.1? by Nobody: 10:07pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
Dapo777: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 |
| 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(mod): 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. |
| 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 ![]() |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 ![]() |
| 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 ... |
| 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 vírus jst update it nd u r good to go |
| 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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