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The TOPIC is really saying what it need to say . Is it perfectly compatible with Windows 8
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The TOPIC is really saying what it need to say . Is it perfectly compatible with Windows 8
Yes, it is, I have been using it and found no problems.The TOPIC is really saying what it need to say . Is it perfectly compatible with Windows 8
thanks been using it two days from now no problems so far .Yes, it is, I have been using it and found no problems.The TOPIC is really saying what it need to say . Is it perfectly compatible with Windows 8
Hi there
Again a question to those using this -- we know it RUNS but why bother using it on W8 -- It's 100% REDUNDANT now.
People have said it WORKS -- but nobody has said why they actually NEED this anymore on W8.
Still amazed when you buy a laptop at a Computer store how the sales people are STILL PUSHING NORTON -- I ask them -- Have you actually understood Windows 8 -- it has a GOOD built in security system.
They usually give some sort of B/S --It doesn't have any "Internet" security -- only the O/s.
You have to laugh and walk away at that point. -- Is EDUCATION so bad these days --especially in a technical store specializing in computers.
I despair sometimes.
Cheers
jimbo
They usually give some sort of B/S --It doesn't have any "Internet" security -- only the O/s.
You have to laugh and walk away at that point. -- Is EDUCATION so bad these days --especially in a technical store specializing in computers.
First I should say that I like Windows 8 just fine and have no problem with it what so ever.
BUT!
I never put ANY Microsoft system online without adequate protection.
Is AVG adequate protection? That's a debate I want no part of.
But I just can't 100% trust defender.
I always swear by ESET, Malware bytes and superantispyware.
With those installed my whole house has stayed bug free for years.
Without sources to back up your claims, this is nothing more than FUD.
Well....... since reading this this morning ...........
"Vulnerability in Internet Explorer allows hackers to track your mouse movements"
Vulnerability in Internet Explorer allows hackers to track your mouse movements | Reviews, news, tips, and tricks -- dotTech
and also with Windows 8 along with Android to become one of the two highest targeted OS's for malware in 2013, I really do not trust Microsoft to patch it's holes and put out definitions for Defender in a timely manner to keep my system safe, I have this morning turned off Defender and installed AVG IS 2013.
All you pro MS mods can save your breath by responding to this ....... it'll do you no good.
@Jimbo45:
They usually give some sort of B/S --It doesn't have any "Internet" security -- only the O/s.
You have to laugh and walk away at that point. -- Is EDUCATION so bad these days --especially in a technical store specializing in computers.
While your statement does hold water to some extent I can also see what the store associate was trying to get at, even though he / she made themselves sound uneducated in their statement.
The bottom line is that MS has a hard enough time patching security holes in their operating systems so how can we trust them to put out definitions for Defender in a timely manner?
Unless Microsoft suddenly comes out with an iron clad system overnight, I myself cannot bring myself to whole heartedly believe in their security products.
Well....... since reading this this morning ...........
"Vulnerability in Internet Explorer allows hackers to track your mouse movements"
Vulnerability in Internet Explorer allows hackers to track your mouse movements | Reviews, news, tips, and tricks -- dotTech
and also with Windows 8 along with Android to become one of the two highest targeted OS's for malware in 2013, I really do not trust Microsoft to patch it's holes and put out definitions for Defender in a timely manner to keep my system safe, I have this morning turned off Defender and installed AVG IS 2013.
All you pro MS mods can save your breath by responding to this ....... it'll do you no good.
@Jimbo45:
They usually give some sort of B/S --It doesn't have any "Internet" security -- only the O/s.
You have to laugh and walk away at that point. -- Is EDUCATION so bad these days --especially in a technical store specializing in computers.
While your statement does hold water to some extent I can also see what the store associate was trying to get at, even though he / she made themselves sound uneducated in their statement.
The bottom line is that MS has a hard enough time patching security holes in their operating systems so how can we trust them to put out definitions for Defender in a timely manner?
Unless Microsoft suddenly comes out with an iron clad system overnight, I myself cannot bring myself to whole heartedly believe in their security products.
Hi there
I think your info here is somewhat misleading.
Windows defender is part of the OS -- how do you "turn it off" !!!!!
The only thing you can do (and it would be really stupid IMO to even THINK about doing this) is to uncheck the box for real time protection --- the rest of the system is still protected however.
Note that if you DO turn off real time protection then explain to me what you would do if during a "batch process" or a background report run gives you a virus.
You won't know WHEN your computer became infected, what was infected or even how to "disinfect it. You surely can't use the Infected OS on the infected system to "repair itself" == that's just plain dumb. !!
Iwould NEVER trust ANY "Cleansing" software to remove a virus -- since AV software can never be 100% certain why should you assume that the "cleansing" software is 100% OK either.
Only a restore from a clean image or a fresh Windows install would satisfy me in this case.
With real time protection you can at least trap the malware before it wreaks havoc on your system.
Cheers
jimbo
WOW ......... I don't even know how to answer this without being arrogant .... but I'll try.
First, I never said and would NEVER SAY to disable Defender without replacing it with another AV software ...... yes that WOULD be STUPID.
Second, I do not understand how my post was "misleading" when the facts were CLEARLY stated and I am truly sorry but Microsoft's track record speaks for itself.