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Do you use anti-virus software?

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  • kluursK Offline
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    kluurs
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    I use Malwarebytes for protecting from malware and Microsoft Defender.

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    • 89th8 Offline
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      Interesting... over time I have used/scanned less and less and am now almost of the expectations that Windows 10 and browsers are both pretty darn good at keeping malware and viruses out without needing McAfee or Windows Defender or whatever.

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        #9

        I use Norton

        I had some virus years ago and this was the only thing that could stop it.

        I forget the virus or the problem

        These anti-vaxxers aren't just hurting themselves, they only encourage the virus hackers and hurt all of us

        Not using virus prevention software is thoughtless, selfish behavior

        Anti-virus software should be mandated

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        • Doctor PhibesD Doctor Phibes

          I just rely on the Windows security/ Microsoft Defender, and I haven't had any problems.

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          @doctor-phibes said in Do you use anti-virus software?:

          I just rely on the Windows security/ Microsoft Defender, and I haven't had any problems.

          Same here. Just bought a new Yoga and immediately turned off the free McAfee.

          “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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          • CopperC Copper

            I use Norton

            I had some virus years ago and this was the only thing that could stop it.

            I forget the virus or the problem

            These anti-vaxxers aren't just hurting themselves, they only encourage the virus hackers and hurt all of us

            Not using virus prevention software is thoughtless, selfish behavior

            Anti-virus software should be mandated

            Doctor PhibesD Offline
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            Doctor Phibes
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            #11

            @copper said in Do you use anti-virus software?:

            I use Norton

            I had some virus years ago and this was the only thing that could stop it.

            I forget the virus or the problem

            These anti-vaxxers aren't just hurting themselves, they only encourage the virus hackers and hurt all of us

            Not using virus prevention software is thoughtless, selfish behavior

            Anti-virus software should be mandated

            If you stayed away from all those dodgy web-sites you wouldn't need looking after like some teenager.

            I was only joking

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            • bachophileB Offline
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              bachophile
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              #12

              Three times they stuck 5G chips in my arms.

              I’m a walking anti viral software

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              • JollyJ Offline
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                Jolly
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                #13

                McAfee.

                “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                • JollyJ Jolly

                  McAfee.

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                  Doctor Phibes
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                  @jolly said in Do you use anti-virus software?:

                  McAfee.

                  That thing's closer to virus than anti-virus.

                  I was only joking

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                  • 89th8 89th

                    I'm setting up my new desktop computer. Do you use anti-virus software? Do you regularly scan?

                    Replies are not allowed to include the words "Mac", @George-K

                    Aqua LetiferA Offline
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                    @89th said in Do you use anti-virus software?:

                    I'm setting up my new desktop computer. Do you use anti-virus software? Do you regularly scan?

                    Replies are not allowed to include the words "Mac", @George-K

                    No and there's not a single damn thing the government can do to make me use it!!!

                    Please love yourself.

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                    • Aqua LetiferA Aqua Letifer

                      @89th said in Do you use anti-virus software?:

                      I'm setting up my new desktop computer. Do you use anti-virus software? Do you regularly scan?

                      Replies are not allowed to include the words "Mac", @George-K

                      No and there's not a single damn thing the government can do to make me use it!!!

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                      @aqua-letifer

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                      • AxtremusA Away
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                        Axtremus
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                        As far as I know, none of my Darwin-based systems has anti-virus software.

                        I have Windows 10 systems that come with Microsoft Defender. I just leave that alone since I do not use those Windows 10 system all that frequently anyway.

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