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The thread discusses antivirus options for Windows 8, with users sharing their experiences and recommendations. Some suggest built-in Windows Defender as a sufficient solution, while others mention third-party options like AVG and Avast, noting Avast's compatibility issues initially. The overall sentiment indicates a preference for using Windows Defender due to its integration, but also acknowledges that it may not be as robust as other antivirus programs.
The thread discusses antivirus options for Windows 8, with users sharing their experiences and recommendations. Some suggest built-in Windows Defender as a sufficient solution, while others mention third-party options like AVG and Avast, noting Avast's compatibility issues initially. The overall sentiment indicates a preference for using Windows Defender due to its integration, but also acknowledges that it may not be as robust as other antivirus programs.
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Strongly recommend using Windows Defender which comes natively w/ Windows 8 and is ON, by default. No real need to install a 3rd Party program or security software. It is, already, in the OS & saves having to install anything or something else, instead.
Cheers,
Drew
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kemical
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Hi,
your other question was answered here:
http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-anti-virus-security/15421-windows-8-antivirus-question-2.html
your other question was answered here:
http://windows8forums.com/windows-8-anti-virus-security/15421-windows-8-antivirus-question-2.html
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Strongly recommend using Windows Defender which comes natively w/ Windows 8 and is ON, by default. No real need to install a 3rd Party program or security software. It is, already, in the OS & saves having to install anything or something else, instead.
Cheers,
Drew
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Cheers,
Drew
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I think Defender has to improve a lot. It does not fare well against other AV products in tests. As Windows 8 becomes more widely used it's going to be a constant big target for hackers like Flash and Java.
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