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2018/12/30 15:56:08 (permalink)
I currently just use Windows 10's built in Windows Defender Security Centre... but I'm considering getting Malwarebytes. Which antivirus do you guys use? 
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    Re: Which antivirus do you use? 2018/12/30 16:15:45 (permalink)
    I use Malwarebytes with Trend Micro Premium Security

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    Re: Which antivirus do you use? 2018/12/30 16:52:30 (permalink)
     
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    Re: Which antivirus do you use? 2018/12/30 20:02:31 (permalink)
    None. Just whatever is built into the operating system/patches, default firewall settings, and router.

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    Re: Which antivirus do you use? 2018/12/31 02:11:03 (permalink)
     
    Norton Security. Does a great job. I buy it once a year at Fry's. For ten computers, and I pay $4.99 after rebates. Originally $99.99.

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    Re: Which antivirus do you use? 2018/12/31 10:50:17 (permalink)
    None. Not even windows defender. 


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    Re: Which antivirus do you use? 2018/12/31 14:34:03 (permalink)
    Windows Defender.

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    Re: Which antivirus do you use? 2018/12/31 14:45:33 (permalink)
    OnyxArmos
    I currently just use Windows 10's built in Windows Defender Security Centre... but I'm considering getting Malwarebytes. Which antivirus do you guys use? 

    Being that the question is "Which antivirus do you use?" and Staying On Topic.
     
    Windows Defender on Windows 10
    McAfee on Windows 7, 8.1, Server 2007 R2 - 2012 R2.
    Spybot - Search & Destroy 2
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    Re: Which antivirus do you use? 2019/01/04 01:06:22 (permalink)
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    I currently just use Windows 10's built in Windows Defender Security Centre... but I'm considering getting Malwarebytes. Which antivirus do you guys use? 

    Being that the question is "Which antivirus do you use?" and Staying On Topic.
     
    Windows Defender on Windows 10
    McAfee on Windows 7, 8.1, Server 2007 R2 - 2012 R2.
    Spybot - Search & Destroy 2
    SpywareBlaster




    Spybot Search & Destroy 2.0 or the latest 2.7?
     
    The older 2.0 version, i noticed it was adding similar malware protection SpywareBlaster does.


     
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    Re: Which antivirus do you use? 2019/01/04 01:12:08 (permalink)
    none
     
    just scan with spybot/combofix/adwcleaner every 2-3 weeks.

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    Re: Which antivirus do you use? 2019/01/04 01:17:34 (permalink)
    Windows defender but I am thinking about adding more protection

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    Re: Which antivirus do you use? 2019/01/05 20:29:00 (permalink)
    Windows Defender, Malwarebytes and common sense.

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    Re: Which antivirus do you use? 2019/01/09 09:42:29 (permalink)
    Windows Defender and a full scan with Malwarebytes every couple weeks.


     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Re: Which antivirus do you use? 2019/01/09 11:54:52 (permalink)
    Windows defender & occasional malwarebytes

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    Re: Which antivirus do you use? 2019/01/09 18:53:23 (permalink)
    ESET Internet Security. It does a good job in blocking online threats.
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    Re: Which antivirus do you use? 2019/01/09 19:10:05 (permalink)
    Noone uses PCMatic? I use window defender and dont open suscpicois stuff

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    Re: Which antivirus do you use? 2019/01/09 23:10:41 (permalink)
    I quit using Avast, noticed it was causing issues with games. I use Window Defender, Malwarebytes and SpywareBlaster.  


     
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    Re: Which antivirus do you use? 2019/01/13 11:07:49 (permalink)
    Norton always..

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