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Do I need any kind of protection windows 10?

I was told it comes with Windows Defender. so do I need anything like malaware? I assume not as it will not let me download it anyway as it is in S mode. So am I safe not adding to what ever came with the laptop? Thanks

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    2 months ago

    Defender is NOT an antivirus. it is a temporary protection until you get an antivirus.

    and you can disable S mode. it is useless:

    https://www.hellotech.com/blog/what-is-windows-10-...

  • 2 months ago

    Theoretically S Mode is enough simply because you can't download anything outside of the Microsoft Store similar to how it works on iPhone or iPad.

    I would probably at least get an ad blocking extension for Edge like Ublock Origin and you'll be relatively safe as long as you don't visit any suspicious websites.

  • Bill-M
    Lv 7
    2 months ago

    Windows 10 comes with it's own Anti Virus Program and in the new versions of Windows 10 it is called Windows Security.  Defender was the old name.

    I use Windows 10 Pro and I also use Malwarebytes as it works well with Windows Security.

    If you can get Malwarebytes from the Microsoft Store with Windows 10 S then do so.

    There is also a procedure to change from Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Home.

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