Viruses & Windows 8

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Dear All,
I have a question, can we trust Windows defender comes with Windows 8 as antivirus and other threats or we will need an additional antivirus software, because as I know there wasn't any security notifications appear in windows 8 when no any antivirus software installed in Windows 8, as previous windows versions do?
 

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Windows 8 has defender, which contains Microsoft Essentials and even looks like it. It is included and enabled by default. You don't need any third party antivirus.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
Hello there!

Windows Defender has MSE protection built in, and as before with Windows 7, Defender didn't have any notifications other than the ones that Action Center would report. The same goes with Windows 8 and Defender.

BitDefender and Kaspersky Labs tested out Windows 8 and Defender, and it's been found that it can stop 85% of the top 100 bits of malware. Kaspersky Labs also took Windows off their top five list of software with security issues.

It's trustworthy. :D
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
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    OCZ 500 watt
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    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
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    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
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    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
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    Microsoft Touch Mouse
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
Windows 8 has defender, which contains Microsoft Essentials and even looks like it. It is included and enabled by default. You don't need any third party antivirus.

Thank you mwhals for the quick reply!!!!!
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Probook 4530s
    CPU
    Intel Core i3
    Motherboard
    167C KBCC Version 22.24
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics Family
    Sound Card
    IDT
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.5 Built in LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi 320GB
    PSU
    Any
    Case
    Any
    Cooling
    Internal fan
    Keyboard
    IBM standards
    Mouse
    Microsoft Optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    100mb
Hello there!

Windows Defender has MSE protection built in, and as before with Windows 7, Defender didn't have any notifications other than the ones that Action Center would report. The same goes with Windows 8 and Defender.

BitDefender and Kaspersky Labs tested out Windows 8 and Defender, and it's been found that it can stop 85% of the top 100 bits of malware. Kaspersky Labs also took Windows off their top five list of software with security issues.

It's trustworthy. :D

Thanks a lot Coke Robot for the info!!!!!!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Probook 4530s
    CPU
    Intel Core i3
    Motherboard
    167C KBCC Version 22.24
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics Family
    Sound Card
    IDT
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.5 Built in LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi 320GB
    PSU
    Any
    Case
    Any
    Cooling
    Internal fan
    Keyboard
    IBM standards
    Mouse
    Microsoft Optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    100mb
You're welcome! :D
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
    PSU
    OCZ 500 watt
    Case
    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
    Cooling
    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Touch Mouse
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
I should point out that when I installed Windows 8 Pro, Windows Defender had not been updated for some time. Perhaps it would have updated it every few hours, but you might want to check on it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
There are also a few settings you might want to change within Defender to make better use of it, such as removable flash drive scanning.

Just type Windows Defender at the Start Screen and you can go into it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
    PSU
    OCZ 500 watt
    Case
    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
    Cooling
    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Touch Mouse
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
Definitely update it. The install files are only current as of the date Microsoft packaged them.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
I think windows defender is good, but I think it might be a good idea to pair it up with a Behavioral Analysis Program like Threatfire: Download Free
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 OEM
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Me
    CPU
    Core i5 4670k
    Motherboard
    Asus z87 Gryphon
    Memory
    8GB Corsair Vengance 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus DCUII r9 270x
    Hard Drives
    120GB Samsung 840 EVO
    2TB Seagate Barracuda
    PSU
    Seasonic G550
    Case
    Corsair 350D
    Cooling
    CM Hyper 212 EVO
    Keyboard
    Logitech G710+
    Mouse
    Logitech G400S
Yes, it did say 85%.


I think you will find 3rd party programs will do better than that.

Mostly somewhere around 95%
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7/8/ubuntu/Linux Deepin
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
so.. if I've got issues deciding what AV to go with on win8..I can safely ride on windows defender for a while?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 64 bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony US-SVE141290X-LBOM
    CPU
    3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3-3110M processor (2.40GHz)
    Motherboard
    unknown.
    Memory
    6gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel® HD Graphics 4000
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    integrated
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    1x @500gb
    Internet Speed
    fios 15/5
I am using AVG and hope for the best :think:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire E1-571
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer Type-2
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 1333MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD 4000
    Sound Card
    High Definiton Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256GB
    PSU
    Generic
    Keyboard
    QWERTY
    Mouse
    ELANTECH Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    12.68Mbps
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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