Which anti virus software do you use if you use WIN10 on a PC

[JcMack]

I recently ran across a problem with my PC that runs WIN10 and I've been using Windows Defender as my virus protection for years. I believe I've tracked the problem to the Defender program itself. MAYBE a recent Windows security update is my problem. If you use one of the many virus protection programs available could you share that information with me?

 

[GnarlsR2]

I've been using Norton 360 and Spybot - Search & Destroy for many years on my old Windows XP and my Windows 10 computers.

 

[Peak53]

Norton 360. Never a problem.

 

[ameridaddy]

Bitdefender works well for me, good price too.

 

[AugieTN]

Have an Asus laptop. It came with Windows 11 & McAfee. I didn't purchase McAfee after 30 days and I have just been using Windows Defender. It updates every few days. I haven't had any problems or issues using just Windows Defender. Don't know if Windows 11 made any difference.

I've read Windows 10 expires in 2025

 

[wood714]

I've used McAfee since 1995.

I also use CCleaner, and SuperAntiSpyware.

 

[Jon651]

I recently ran across a problem with my PC that runs WIN10 and I've been using Windows Defender as my virus protection for years. I believe I've tracked the problem to the Defender program itself. MAYBE a recent Windows security update is my problem. If you use one of the many virus protection programs available could you share that information with me?

Question - if you believe this is a problem with the Defender program itself or a Windows update, can you be certain that another anti-virus program will fix it?

If you load a 3rd-party antivirus program it essentially shuts off Windows Defender - which you can do yourself to see if the problem goes away. If it's an issue with a Windows update, there aren't any anti-virus programs that will change that, but you certainly can "roll back" your computer to an earlier version of Windows before the suspected update to see if that clears up the issue.

Good luck!

 

[phulklip]

I've been using McAfee for years without and problems.

 

[LVSteve]

If Avast have a free version that works on Win 10, try that. Touch wood, Avast has been keeping my Win 7 laptop out of trouble.

 

[JcMack]

There's an exe file called Msmpeng that is part of Defender and when my computer has a problem antimalware service (msmpeng) is tying up the processor and the disk is running at %100 until I turn the pc off and on. The problem is very intermittent and I shut off defender but I DON'T want to leave it off too long. If I get another virus program and my problem goes away I'll quit using Defender

 

[Rotorhead1026]

Webroot SecureAnywhere. It works well with Windows Defender.

As noted above, fix your update issue first.

 

[chevy05]

I have been using Biddefender on my parent's and my computers without too much drama. I had Norton but found it very annoying with constant pushes towards upgrades and other issues that I can't recall right now. We had McAfee and it was OK but that was sometimes annoying also. Bitdefender appears to use AVG's old interface.

 

[Rat458]

Been very happy with Eset NOD 32 for years.
Run Spybot once a week and all is good.

 

[pasound]

Another vote for Webroot SecureAnywhere on Windows 10. Defender mutes itself and SecureAnywhere does its work.

 

[TX-Dennis]

I use Avast One free version. It offers good protection at an unbeatable price (free). Some features require a subscription, but the basic antivirus is free. It's effective and easy on system resources. Scans are VERY fast when I remember to do them.

 

[wood714]

If Avast have a free version that works on Win 10, try that. Touch wood, Avast has been keeping my Win 7 laptop out of trouble.

STOP THAT!

 

[CalifEd]

Just a note on Windows 10.
Windows 10 will reach its end of life (EOL) on October 14, 2025:
No more free updates or support.

 

[JET4]

Spybot Search & Destroy
SuperAntiSpyware

 

[Jeff423]

Malwarebytes. They don't drive you crazy with ads and upgrade solicitations like Norton and McAfee and is not Russian like Avast. It is rated very highly in independent testing.

 

[Roofuss]

Just a note on Windows 10.
Windows 10 will reach its end of life (EOL) on October 14, 2025:
No more free updates or support.

Back in July, I got an all new Dell desktop unit, and while having it installed, I had the tech " upgrade " { I use the term very lightly !} to Windows 11.
A royal pain in the a** would be an understatement !!!!!!!!!

 

[IAM Rand]

I think just as important is running a VPN. I am using Nord VPN. It also has threat protection. In addition I am using Duck Duck Go.

 

[MORSNO]

Another McAfee user here. I used to despise McAfee because it slowed everything down, but improvements over the years have made it so its invisible to me in daily use. I've never had any issues since resubscribing about six years ago.

 

[CalifEd]

Back in July, I got an all new Dell desktop unit, and while having it installed, I had the tech " upgrade " { I use the term very lightly !} to Windows 11.
A royal pain in the a** would be an understatement !!!!!!!!!

During the Symposium in Phoenix I purchased a laptop with Windows 11 installed.
I returned it two days later; kids with crayons and marketing people doing user interface killed MS products for me.
I'm learning to use Linux Desktop.

 

[JcMack]

Thanks to all for replies and advice. Information about virus software was very helpful. I posted my problem on a website dedicated to helping those with computer hardware/software/virus issues. After tweaking some things on my old computer, i believe it's running better than ever without crashing. Now I must choose a new virus prog.. My PC can't be upgraded to WIN11. I have a laptop runningWIN10 that has the ability to run WIN11. From what I hear about WIN11 I'll stick to WIN10 on everything, and pay for updates on it after October. I do run a software VPN program from Malwarebytes.
Again thanks to all for help.
Jim

 

[LVSteve]

Thanks to all for replies and advice. Information about virus software was very helpful. I posted my problem on a website dedicated to helping those with computer hardware/software/virus issues. After tweaking some things on my old computer, i believe it's running better than ever without crashing. Now I must choose a new virus prog.. My PC can't be upgraded to WIN11. I have a laptop runningWIN10 that has the ability to run WIN11. From what I hear about WIN11 I'll stick to WIN10 on everything, and pay for updates on it after October. I do run a software VPN program from Malwarebytes.
Again thanks to all for help.
Jim

I noticed there were some threads about your problem saying that it might be when Defender tries to check its own components. Another thread said the file itself may be a Trojan inserted with the Microsoft file name.