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Windows 8.1
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Do we need an antivirus on windows 8.1 since windows security essentials is included in it ??
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Not really.
Windows Defender (what Security Essentials is called in W8 (not the old Defender)) is a decent anti-virus and anti-malware solution. Some are better, some are worse, it does a good job.0 -
The answer is absolutely NO.0
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hthecraftyelf wrote: »The answer is absolutely NO.
Hmm, I don't think so
http://www.av-test.org/en/tests/home-user/windows-8/0 -
For better or worse, I installed Avast on my daughter's new Windows 8 laptop. (Not 8.1 - the update wouldn't apply [I have a thread about this] so I gave up trying).0
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