I'm careful but I run an online business, so the extra layer is good insurance as a hit would be potentially much worse for me than if gaming was my only PC activity. I can say that if you're careful online, then Windows Defender-free with Windows-is probably good enough for you.

Without it, your personal information, your data, and even your bank account are all at risk. I haven't stayed current on the industry, so I can't recommend beyond what I said above. Antivirus software is critical for every PC. But the Norton brand gradually degraded after Symantec bought it, so I moved on.Īfter the previous 2, I used Eset's Nod32 for years, it was excellent and unobtrusive, and would be my 2nd choice today if it's stayed on track.įor the past 5+ years I've used MalwareBytes Premium-I forget why I switched, probably added some extra layer I wanted. Avoid stuff like avast or mcafee which will ironically give you adware I like ESET the best. 641k Memes 1.2k wasting time Created Join help Reddit coins Reddit premium Reddit gifts about careers press blog. Never had any issues with malware or viruses. Sort by: best no comments yet Be the first to share what you think r/antimeme Anti Memes only. I think Norton was my first, because I loved Norton Utilities in the 90s. Norton is the most advanced one that doesnt annoy you with popups and just does its job.

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