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Windows Defender is not good enough. AV-Comparatives ranked it 3rd to last in the latest Real-World Protection Test for Feb - May 2024. Windows Defender also does not offer all the features that better AV software providers offer. I work in IT. I know the best form of protection is not clicking on random links, etc. Honestly though, we all browse the Internet. Sometimes legitimate websites become infected or malware gets loaded into their Javascript. Plain old Windows Defender (not Windows Defender for Endpoints, which is paid) does not offer web protection like a lot of AV protection software does. Sure, your browser is also scanning and blocking dangerous websites, but why not have AV software checking as well since browsers miss blocking A LOT of crap?
I use Sophos Home to protect all my family's computers. It does a MUCH better job than Windows Defender ever will. I was visiting Care.org (a legitimate website) back on September 2nd. It looks like some of their Javascript code got infected or something, and good old Sophos BLOCKED the malware. See here: https://imgur.com/nXOhqXq
I dare you to visit a legit website like care.org (they fixed the issue now) and see if your precious Windows Defender or browser will block the malware https://i.slickdeals.net/images/smilies/emot-LMAO.gif
Also, if Windows Defender is "good enough," ask yourself, why do virtually zero organizations or government agencies use it?
People don't like hearing they've been fooled using Windows Defender.
People don't like hearing they've been wasting their money.
I tried Windows Defender and just didn't care for it. ESET has never let me down especially setting it up on PC's of family members. ESET is a sit it and forget it type of program, haven't had an issue with anyone coming back complaining about their PC being infected. JMO
You need to turn off their "Special Offer Notification". Never had an issue with that turned of, but maybe it depends on when you installed it\what version. I would also advise disabling their Community Watch option. The only pop ups you should get are warnings about your expiration coming up.
As to their browser extensions, you can click "Don't ask again" and it should not appear again. I leave Safe Search and Safe Web on (no reason not to imo). Keep their horrid password manager (if they still have it) off. Norton's interface is intentionally made complex\cryptic so that the avg non-IT person will not necessarily go in and easily find the ways to turn off the garbage imo. They are not the only ones to do that though by any means.
yeah, i did all of that as i mentioned in the post. it still pops up.
the program is also still absurdly slow. taking 20-30s just to load the main home interface when other programs pop up within 1 second.
i have clicked on do not ask again so many times and it never goes away. It probably resets itself everytime it goes through an update, which is also extremely annoying.
I had the Nortons 360 some 10 years ago now.
i faintly recall that, the random pop up ads nuisance , etc.
yeah, it has been a long time since i went with Norton. So I must have forgotten why I stopped using their product. this just reminded me that I don't want to use it again.
The one benefit they had though, was the easy installation setup that automatically activates for you. Other than that, I find the software more frustrating than anything else.
I've tried a lot of different antivirus programs. My work uses what looks like a higher tier windows defender product. My work laptop has gotten screwed over a few times by malware's etc.
My whole family uses Eset. It has been seem less and no one has complained about pops or issues. I like the extra security it provides and how light weight the system is.
I tried Windows Defender and just didn't care for it. ESET has never let me down especially setting it up on PC's of family members. ESET is a sit it and forget it type of program, haven't had an issue with anyone coming back complaining about their PC being infected. JMO
I don't know what you're doing with windows defender that you ever have to interact with it. It updates with windows. I haven't had to open it since install. I've probably had to look at it five times total in the last fifteen years, or whenever Windows 7 SP1 came out.
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yeah, i did all of that as i mentioned in the post. it still pops up.
the program is also still absurdly slow. taking 20-30s just to load the main home interface when other programs pop up within 1 second.
i have clicked on do not ask again so many times and it never goes away. It probably resets itself everytime it goes through an update, which is also extremely annoying.
Never had any of those problems. Program comes up in a second or two for me, even on older machines.
I've tried a lot of different antivirus programs. My work uses what looks like a higher tier windows defender product. My work laptop has gotten screwed over a few times by malware's etc.
My whole family uses Eset. It has been seem less and no one has complained about pops or issues. I like the extra security it provides and how light weight the system is.
I've used ESET for a very long time. Always happy with it.
Windows Defender is also good and seems to punch above its weight class considering it's free
I use Defender on my personal PC. My 10yr old who downloads everything that Minecraft chat tells him to gets ESET
Could I buy it now and save the code later? The other antivirus won't expire until 8 months later. Thank you!
Yes, that is what I do for my Norton subscription.
I have done it every year, if you are renewing Norton just save the activation code and renew it 5 days before your previous subscription expires so you don't lose any protection days because they won't stack.
Never had any of those problems. Program comes up in a second or two for me, even on older machines.
not sure why, i just tested it out again. 18 seconds to open up from toolbar. 20 seconds to open up the settings when i click on it. another 20 seconds to close the settings window.
all my other software opens up within seconds. only norton takes an absurd about of time. happens with all the systems i have it installed on.
i'll probably switch back to avast or avg in the future.. or maybe eset.
People don't like hearing they've been wasting their money.
Windows Defender is not good enough. AV-Comparatives ranked it 3rd to last in the latest Real-World Protection Test for Feb - May 2024. Windows Defender also does not offer all the features that better AV software providers offer. I work in IT. I know the best form of protection is not clicking on random links, etc. Honestly though, we all browse the Internet. Sometimes legitimate websites become infected or malware gets loaded into their Javascript. Plain old Windows Defender (not Windows Defender for Endpoints, which is paid) does not offer web protection like a lot of AV protection software does. Sure, your browser is also scanning and blocking dangerous websites, but why not have AV software checking as well since browsers miss blocking A LOT of crap?
I use Sophos Home to protect all my family's computers. It does a MUCH better job than Windows Defender ever will. I was visiting Care.org (a legitimate website) back on September 2nd. It looks like some of their Javascript code got infected or something, and good old Sophos BLOCKED the malware. See here: https://imgur.com/nXOhqXq
I dare you to visit a legit website like care.org (they fixed the issue now) and see if your precious Windows Defender or browser will block the malware
Also, if Windows Defender is "good enough," ask yourself, why do virtually zero organizations or government agencies use it?
People don't like hearing they've been fooled using Windows Defender.
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I use Sophos Home to protect all my family's computers. It does a MUCH better job than Windows Defender ever will. I was visiting Care.org (a legitimate website) back on September 2nd. It looks like some of their Javascript code got infected or something, and good old Sophos BLOCKED the malware. See here: https://imgur.com/nXOhqXq
I dare you to visit a legit website like care.org (they fixed the issue now) and see if your precious Windows Defender or browser will block the malware https://i.slickdeals.net/images/smilies/emot-LMAO.gif
Also, if Windows Defender is "good enough," ask yourself, why do virtually zero organizations or government agencies use it?
People don't like hearing they've been fooled using Windows Defender.
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As to their browser extensions, you can click "Don't ask again" and it should not appear again. I leave Safe Search and Safe Web on (no reason not to imo). Keep their horrid password manager (if they still have it) off. Norton's interface is intentionally made complex\cryptic so that the avg non-IT person will not necessarily go in and easily find the ways to turn off the garbage imo. They are not the only ones to do that though by any means.
the program is also still absurdly slow. taking 20-30s just to load the main home interface when other programs pop up within 1 second.
i have clicked on do not ask again so many times and it never goes away. It probably resets itself everytime it goes through an update, which is also extremely annoying.
i faintly recall that, the random pop up ads nuisance , etc.
The one benefit they had though, was the easy installation setup that automatically activates for you. Other than that, I find the software more frustrating than anything else.
My whole family uses Eset. It has been seem less and no one has complained about pops or issues. I like the extra security it provides and how light weight the system is.
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the program is also still absurdly slow. taking 20-30s just to load the main home interface when other programs pop up within 1 second.
i have clicked on do not ask again so many times and it never goes away. It probably resets itself everytime it goes through an update, which is also extremely annoying.
Never had any of those problems. Program comes up in a second or two for me, even on older machines.
My whole family uses Eset. It has been seem less and no one has complained about pops or issues. I like the extra security it provides and how light weight the system is.
Windows Defender is also good and seems to punch above its weight class considering it's free
I use Defender on my personal PC. My 10yr old who downloads everything that Minecraft chat tells him to gets ESET
I have done it every year, if you are renewing Norton just save the activation code and renew it 5 days before your previous subscription expires so you don't lose any protection days because they won't stack.
all my other software opens up within seconds. only norton takes an absurd about of time. happens with all the systems i have it installed on.
i'll probably switch back to avast or avg in the future.. or maybe eset.
I use Sophos Home to protect all my family's computers. It does a MUCH better job than Windows Defender ever will. I was visiting Care.org (a legitimate website) back on September 2nd. It looks like some of their Javascript code got infected or something, and good old Sophos BLOCKED the malware. See here: https://imgur.com/nXOhqXq
I dare you to visit a legit website like care.org (they fixed the issue now) and see if your precious Windows Defender or browser will block the malware
Also, if Windows Defender is "good enough," ask yourself, why do virtually zero organizations or government agencies use it?
People don't like hearing they've been fooled using Windows Defender.
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