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Best free/low cost laptop security

Hello,

My daughter is getting a laptop for Christmas. I've not had a device using Windows for a number of years, but when I did I seem to remember using free security recommended on this forum.

Is there still free security around? I'd be grateful for any recommendations.

Thanks in advance.

TT

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  • DoaM
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    Bitdefender Free anti virus (or use Windows Defender built into Windows 10 ... it's apparently not bad)
    Malwarebytes Anti Malware (free version)
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