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canetoad

(20,257 posts)

6. I've been using

Reply to dflprincess (Original post)

Sat Jan 3, 2026, 08:42 PM

Jan 3

The built in MS security since Win10. No problems with it. Keep in mind that most malware and other stuff ends up on your computer because you've clicked on something you shouldn't, so safe browsing habits really help.

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Is Microsoft Defender good enough or should I stick with McAfee? thanks in advance [View all] dflprincess Jan 3 OP

Defender is good enough. Nt BootinUp Jan 3 #1

general consensus: Windows Defender is generally good enough. Eugene Jan 3 #2

Defender does use heuristics according to the MS tech doc BootinUp Jan 3 #4

I use McAfee Progressive dog Jan 3 #3

Yes and no. Tetrachloride Jan 3 #5

I've been using canetoad Jan 3 #6

if ones visit dubious sites, click links in questionable emails, downloads unknown programs then.....ta da msongs Jan 3 #7