Hi ElizabethFlorence1,
I am an independent advisor and a Microsoft user like you, and I would be happy to help you out with this.
Windows Defender provides sufficient antivirus and antimalware protection for most users. And the best part is it is free and already included in Windows 10! There is typically no need to purchase any third-party software, especially if you are cautious and careful on clicking on suspicious links/content.
For more information, please visit: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compreh...
Sometimes if there is malware that does get through, free versions of Malwarebytes anti-malware can help detect and remove the offending items.
I hope this has helped you. Please let us know if you have any further questions and we would be happy to help!
Regards,
-Ashton
I have recently become very concerned about the security of my Microsoft accounts since one of them was deleted by a Russian hacker. Thankfully, only my Minecraft account was on it; none of my personal info was. So I need an anti-virus that is free and capable of these points. Btw I use AVG currently but basically everything is hidden behind a paywall. I want something that's free but also like Bitdefender. Also mods pls don't delete this saying there's stuff in the wiki, Im genuinely really concerned about my account safety.
Trackers and viruses Support: Block suspicious hackers, trackers and viruses. Optional: Have a feature like in Bitdefender where it scans a file before opening or smth.
Optional: I don't know if this is possible but account security.
Scans for finding hidden flaws or something on the PC, this is there in AVG but all that really happens is that they find nothing, but then they want you to pay for some random stuff that might happen.
Doesn't randomly have a popup showing to upgrade(optional)
I just like all the features of premium BitDefender and premium AVG. But I just want them for free.
This is really important for me. :)
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Hi ElizabethFlorence1,
I am an independent advisor and a Microsoft user like you, and I would be happy to help you out with this.
Windows Defender provides sufficient antivirus and antimalware protection for most users. And the best part is it is free and already included in Windows 10! There is typically no need to purchase any third-party software, especially if you are cautious and careful on clicking on suspicious links/content.
For more information, please visit: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compreh...
Sometimes if there is malware that does get through, free versions of Malwarebytes anti-malware can help detect and remove the offending items.
I hope this has helped you. Please let us know if you have any further questions and we would be happy to help!
Regards,
-Ashton
There does not exist THE best free antivirus program.
Whether you want to use the in Windows 10 inbuilt Windows Defender Antivirus or want to install another AV depends on your own preferences and habits.
Personally, I prefer a third party product.
No matter which AV you use, there might be situations in which you want to use other Anti-Malware programs for occasional, on-demand scans.
Suggestion to read:
- Choosing an Anti-Virus Program
- Safe Steps for Replacing your Anti-virus - Why should you use Antivirus software?
- Supplementing your Anti-Virus Program with Anti-Malware Tools
Everything is in the title Best free antivirus to replace defender when win10 will be eol?
edit: no online account so stop with defender it will have no extension with local account.