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Question from Ray: I know that Microsoft Defender disables itself if it detects a second antivirus is running but that it’s supposed to automatically turn back on if you remove the other antivirus program.
Well I recently uninstalled McAfee expecting Windows Defender to turn back on, but it didn’t. I keep getting a message saying my computer is unprotected.
Why is this happening and how can I fix it? [Read more…]
Note: This post is is not an ad for Malwarebytes. I’m not affiliated with them in any way and they didn’t pay me to write this post. I’m simply a very happy customer.
And now, on to the post…
I’m frequently asked which antivirus app I use and recommend, and truth be told, that answer changes over time as some antivirus tools get better and others get worse.
But for the last couple of years my answer has remained the same: Malwarebytes
Why? Well, there are several reasons: [Read more…]
Question from Marge: I just bought a refurbished laptop with Windows 10 on it and I want to make sure it’ll be safe from viruses.
It seems like I remember reading somewhere that you don’t need to buy an antivirus program for Windows 10 because it comes with one built-in.
The problem is other things I’ve read said you do need to install and antivirus program.
Which one is true? [Read more…]
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Question from Curtis: I have my antivirus program set to run automatic scans on three nights each week (I read somewhere that three times a week is the best schedule to follow).
My question is will those three automatic scans be enough to protect my computer from viruses or should I run manual scans too just to be safe? [Read more…]
In order for your computer to work perfectly, it’s important to keep it clean and organized. You have to take care of the data that’s stored in it, as well as where it is.
Just as you maintain your body and keep your house clean, you have to do the same with a computer and other devices.
It’s important to keep your computer free of harmful files or viruses because they will cause the device to work slower, have issues with some functions and possibly even result in data loss or identity theft.
Here are a few tips for keeping your computer malware-free and running well: [Read more…]