Is Windows Defender the best anti-virus?

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kekehuang Posts 18 Registration date Friday June 2, 2017 Status Member Last seen June 5, 2017 - Jun 3, 2017 at 04:01 AM
Ambucias Posts 47310 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 - Jun 3, 2017 at 06:36 AM
Hello,

I was wondering what is the best anti-virus software and someone told me that actually Windows Defender of Windows 10 is the best anti-virus. No need to buy any other anti-virus software.

Is that true?

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Ambucias Posts 47310 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,166
Jun 3, 2017 at 05:27 AM
Hello

Personally, I use Kaspersky rather than Defender.
kekehuang Posts 18 Registration date Friday June 2, 2017 Status Member Last seen June 5, 2017
Jun 3, 2017 at 05:38 AM
Does that mean that you don't think Windows Defender is the best choice?
Ambucias Posts 47310 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,166
Jun 3, 2017 at 05:55 AM
If I had choosen Defender I would use it, after all it's free.
kekehuang Posts 18 Registration date Friday June 2, 2017 Status Member Last seen June 5, 2017
Jun 3, 2017 at 06:06 AM
360 Total Security is a good choice too. It works well and is totally free as well.
Ambucias Posts 47310 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,166
Jun 3, 2017 at 06:16 AM
What do you mean by working well ? Does detect viruses before you install them?
kekehuang Posts 18 Registration date Friday June 2, 2017 Status Member Last seen June 5, 2017
Jun 3, 2017 at 06:21 AM
Yes it detects viruses just like all the anti-virus software.
Ambucias Posts 47310 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,166
Jun 3, 2017 at 06:36 AM
Well, if you are satisfied with it's malware detection ratings then use it.

Certainly I would stay away from any Norton/Symantec products, they create problems and their customer support is poor.