Security on a new computer?

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  1. Jan 4, 2019 at 10:57 PM #1
    Nikdom

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    I bought my first laptop. Operating system Windows 10. I need a reliable antivirus. I read about Norton and Eset good antiviruses. What do you think?
     
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  2. Jan 5, 2019 at 12:47 PM #2
    B5blueRT

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    I've had good luck with the Norton Security Premium (was "Norton 360". I bought the license for multiple devices... you can install it on up to 10 devices - mobile phones, tablets and computers. I have our iPhones, iPads and two computers protected. Doesn't seem to slow them down, scanning is done in the background. I think it was just under $120 for two years/10 devices and does more than just antivirus.
    Good luck, but definitely get something soon.
     
  3. Jan 7, 2019 at 1:09 AM #3
    IntimidatorRT

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    been running Avast on mine and have had no problems at all, Desk tops and laptops,
     
  4. Jan 7, 2019 at 8:05 AM #4
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    I have worked in the I.T field for over 25 years now. I am a Network Engineer now and have worked with Desktops, Servers, Network Equipment, etc... The two best ones you can run are believe it or not Microsoft Windows Defender or AVG.
     
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  5. Jan 7, 2019 at 6:07 PM #5
    Shaggy

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    I have avast, malware bytes, and CCleaner on all my computers and have and issues.
     
  6. Jan 9, 2019 at 10:48 PM #6
    kingofthehuns

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    Same here, security engineer, I use MS WinDefender.