Don't buy an anti-virus - do THIS instead!

Anti-virus is non-negotiable but you can get your anti-virus for FREE in 2020!
If you run a Windows 10 computer, then you have the option to stop paying for your anti-virus as Windows 10 actually comes with a free anti-virus and malware protection. It is called Windows Defender and is part of Windows Security and all you have to do is activate it.
Here's how you can enable yours on your Windows 10 computer.

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[followthewhiterabbit]

Another trick you can use, is to create a "standard" (non-administrator) user account for yourself and use that instead of the default user account, which has admimistrator-level privileges on your OS. Viruses piggyback on the accounts that activate them and as they all seek to modify the Kernel, using an account that doesn't have admin privilege prevents them from doing any harm.

[lesrogers]

I haven't used a third party anti-virus app since the days of Microsoft Security Essentials. The only time I've ever had an issue was when i knowingly ran some dodgy software. I always have an up-to-date backup for this very reason. Job done...

[danreubenclacio]

I just purchased my new laptop and started to search best anti-virus. And THIS IS IT what i've found!!! Thank you so much for the info. 👍👍👍

[johnnygerges]

thank you so much I had a virus that couldn't let me do anything . An IT person even tried to fix it but he couldn't. you don't even know how much I'm grateful to you

[markthompson]

Thanks Liron. It's improved even more since then too. Funny how I was hacked with a famous brand AV installed but no intrusion since booting it to the curb and going strictly MS Defender. Sandbox apps like emulators are also protected.

[harishkumarks]

I just saved 50$. I wasn't aware that windows defender was upgraded to this level.
Thanks!

[crazywyvern]

Honestly, it’s Microsoft, of course they can make a good antivirus, they could make the best if they wanted to probably

[arnulfoalvarez]

Thank you so very much I am an older person not very technologically inclined and had a pop up for months that I couldn’t get rid of, and because of your post I finally stopped it.

[rlcsvk]

when he said his name i actually heard Leeroy Sega.anyway thanks for reminding me about that ransomware, i myself havent chewcked it as all the rest was on

[JOEZEP]

First time here. Thank you for this information. Full view --Big 👍 & new subscriber!
Stay safe, Joe Z

[alanmagic]

Yes windows defender has been getting better in terms of signatures, but you also have to dive more deeply in cybersecurity - the most important of antivirus is behavioural detection, and it doesn't seem that windows defender is doing great in this case.

[PhilosophicalPawn]

I honestly didn't even know Windows 10 had a built in anti-virus! I was just wondering if I should renew mine and then YouTubed "Do I even need it?" and your video came up, thanks! I never ever had my computer compromised, so I honestly don't even care about anti-virus anymore, but knowing that Windows has one for free makes me feel better.

[wolfjarlgrbane]

A vid of setting game mod program exceptions would be nice. I noticed this with my FO4 mods Vortex would at times get noticed as a virus.

[Sass]

Thank you so much for the info. I just ordered my computer and I was wondering about antivirus protection so now when I get it I'll know what to do. 😊👍🏾

[deeguy]

Thank you. I remember the old "Windows Defender" so I didn't even check because I assumed it was worthless.

[tct]

For anyone that's interested, the "controlled folder access" option will prevent steam users, in some games, from saving. Fallout New Vegas and Farcry 3 were 2 that stopped saving do to the controlled folder access option. Disable and it saves fine.

[kaykiekid]

I've been having AVG free for many years and still have it. A bit of a pain when they're trying to make you buy their upgrade but I just keep going with the "free" anti-virus program. Well, on a few rare occasions while I'm on-line the AVG Free literally stopped viruses and Trojan variants from infecting my computers. From Windows7 to Windows10, never had a problem and I'm using both Windows firewall and AVG currently.

[Miguel-pmmo]

New subscriber... love the short and sweet videos . 👍🏼

[oscargrainger]

I’ve often seen this on Win 10 but never thought to check it out. I will now nice one.

[J.D.Vision]

Thank you so much for the info, I'll use Defender temporarily until I can afford to renew a dedicated anti-virus system software.
What is the best subscription based company to use in 2022 for windows 11 in your opinion 🤔?