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BootinUp

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3. I used to be an advocate for

Reply to Captain Zero (Original post)

Tue Apr 27, 2021, 02:51 PM

Apr 2021

Avast or another reputable 3rd party av. But windows 10 changed that. I was a late adopter staying on win 7 as long as I could. With win 10 I think the built in protection (if it is working properly) is sufficient and desirable from the standpoint of a better running system. I keep a close eye on it to make sure the updates are working. I also run the Microsoft defender offline scan periodically.
When I stopped using Avast they renewed the license months later and charged me. I had to go back and request a refund which they approved.

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I switched AntiVirus software this week. Dropped AVAST. Went to McAfee. My laptop sped up... [View all] Captain Zero Apr 2021 OP

I'm am too adventurous on the internets Goonch Apr 2021 #1

I used Trend Micro and have not been hacked kimbutgar Apr 2021 #2

I used to be an advocate for BootinUp Apr 2021 #3

Have 5 devices covered by McAfee thru AOL. Yah, AOL! 😁 sprinkleeninow May 2021 #4

Windows 10 Defender is also a good option TyreseAdams May 2021 #5

welcome to DU gopiscrap Jun 2021 #6