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Computer Help and Support

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1. I haven't had any issues with the built-in Windows Defender

Sun Feb 4, 2024, 03:37 PM

Feb 2024

It seems like more and more the third party antivirus is just bloated and problematic.

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Current recommendations: anti-virus software for Windows 11? [View all] RandomNumbers Feb 2024 OP

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