Antivirus/Anti-spyware software discussion

[CanOz]

Thanks everyone, looks like i found the issue and uninstalled the app.

 

[Gringotts Bank]

Thanks everyone, looks like i found the issue and uninstalled the app.

To make sure, you can download Agent Ransack and type in the keyword "Ad-Ware". Will find any traces of it.

 

[pixel]

To make sure, you can download Agent Ransack and type in the keyword "Ad-Ware". Will find any traces of it.

make that "ad-aware"

 

[CanOz]

My tips:

- When updating software like java, be very careful to uncheck all the bloatware add ons.
- Get all the firefox security add ons, such as NoScript, AdBlock+, UBlock, etc
- AVG and other free antivirus software use a huge amount of memory and aren't very good at detecting viruses, so I don't use them at all
- Just use Windows Defender and Zemana Antilogger for banking

Yeah, Defender is what i use. It used to be called Security Essentials didn't it?

 

[SirRumpole]

Is it true that windows 10 has its own built in AV software ?

I use McAfee as well, do I still need it ?

 

[CanOz]

Is it true that windows 10 has its own built in AV software ?

I use McAfee as well, do I still need it ?

Yeah, Defender. Its recommended actually, about time too.

 

[Tisme]

Is it true that windows 10 has its own built in AV software ?

I use McAfee as well, do I still need it ?

Defender is an heuristic algorithm for malware protection which can be a little overcooked sometimes. Hitman Pro/ Hitman Pro Alert is the choice of champions when it comes to a secondary protection.