I just checked.  It looks like they call it Microsoft Defender now.  I 
called it Windows Defender in my last message for Charles.  Shows how 
much I've been paying attention.

On 7/3/24 11:49 AM, Hammer, Erich F wrote:
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> Charles,
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> This is what I replied to your earlier question (May 20):
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> In my professional opinion, I would not bother installing any anti-malware on an up-to-date Windows system.  The built-in Windows Security/Defender (whatever they are calling it these days) is just as good as any third-party tool (which is to say, only moderately good) and stays "out of the way" much more than any third-party product.  Most of those products cause more problems than they solve.  What you should do is have your "daily driver" account NOT be an admin.  Have a separate admin account that is only used for updating or making system-level changes.
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> Between a separate admin account and keeping your MS products and browsers updated, you are already protected 95%.  The next 4.5% is your ability to recognize social engineering and the last bit is the anti-malware software (of any branding).
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> Erich
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> On Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 12:06, Charles Meyer eloquently inscribed:
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>> My esteemed listmates,
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>> I thought I;d osted tsi question earlier this year but it's been crazy
>> busy developing MakerSpace, preparing and doing dog and pony shows re:
>> it. teaching 3d Printer basics, along with all the other tasks at the
>> library I've lost track of this.
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>> I've used avast and malwarebytes for years but a Linux guy shared that
>> he installed Malwarebytes his Windows PC and when he uninstalled with
>> Revie Uninstalled he couldn't remove all the Malwarebytes files.
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>> He's now using clamv (sp).
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>> It was also suggested ....
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>> Anti-virus: Windows 10, 11 have built-in AV protection. Activate it.
>> Also set up the Windows Firewall, and modify it for your purposes (may need
>> on-site help with that).
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>> On my newest refurbished laptop running W10 I;ve never activated any
>> built-in AV.
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>> How doe soen fdn and do that?
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>> Regarding the Firewall ... isn't it just set to On by Default?
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>> Do these Windows protection compare favorably to Bitdefender?
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>> Are they better than avast, AVG, Malwarebytes?
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>> It's become rather complex as these applications gather all your data,
>> sell it and track you.
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>> Is Duck Duck Go the only application which doesn't track you or sell
>> your data?
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>> Thank you,
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>> Charles.
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>> Charlotte County Public Library
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