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RandomNumbers

(18,399 posts)
Sun Feb 4, 2024, 03:32 PM Feb 2024

Current recommendations: anti-virus software for Windows 11? [View all]

Is it even necessary to pay for additional anti-virus software for Windows 11 (pro version), or is it pretty well handled by the OS? I really never click links in emails or open any PDF I'm not expecting. I do worry about sketchy sites possibly coming up in search results.

I have a paid package that I'm not planning to renew (expiration coming soon). If you think I should still have add-on anti-virus, what are the best values currently?

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I haven't had any issues with the built-in Windows Defender AZSkiffyGeek Feb 2024 #1
Thanks, that agrees with what I've heard RandomNumbers Feb 2024 #2
Exactly. Voltaire2 Feb 2024 #8
Sorry pwb Feb 2024 #3
I ditched my "defender" package & trust Win 11 now. CrispyQ Feb 2024 #4
changing one's email is a help Tetrachloride Feb 2024 #5
I use Bitdefender LuvLoogie Feb 2024 #6
Since Win 10 canetoad Feb 2024 #7
As others have noted, built-in Defender is pretty solid. TwilightZone Feb 2024 #9
Thanks for all who replied! RandomNumbers Feb 2024 #10
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