Anti-Virus Selection for Cabinet

[Lamaman1971]

So, as Im running Windows 7 I dont want to run my cabinet entirely without AV. However, Im using AVG at the moment and the pop-ups are an annoyance. Has anyone landed on an AV solution which is best suited for Windows based cabinet installs (with all the associated exclusions of course),

 

Mark

[THK]

Maybe just use Microsoft Security Essentials? Isn't that free for win7?

 

I know AVG, Avast & Avira have the same pop-up thing going. Not familiar with anything else.

[gigapig]

I dislike all AV and I don't intend to be searching for porn or Brittany Spear naked on my new cocktail table. If I give the wife one over it then I'll be sure to put a towel down.

 

So I'll just use what comes with windows 10 and may even shut off Windows defender anyway.

 

But if you have to then I agree with THK but maybe you need to download it though for W7.

[dark13]

IF the cabinet is offline you don't need an antivirus, if the cabinet is online you need it. Many antivirus are pop up-free when buying the premium version.

[Metalzoic]

Just use Windows Security Essentials (7) or Windows Defender (10).

Work great and don't cause any BS that others can. You'll just need to make exceptions for some HS/RL stuff.

[Lamaman1971]

Thanks everyone - I have to confess that Im still a little uncomfortable running without AV software. That said, I hadnt considered the MS AV as an alternative but I will take a look!

 

Cheers

 

Mark

[Metalzoic]

It's already built into windows. Just turn it on.

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