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Since Avast plagues me with nag screens, I'm looking for a FREE alternative AV #663190 07/07/21 10:21 AM Help! Tech S.O.S (Off topic)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,987 Oklahoma, USA Don Gaynor OP Veteran
OP Don Gaynor Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,987 Oklahoma, USA	FREE IS THE OPERATIVE WORD! TIA Donny SoundClick: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=1209254&content=music SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/donald-gaynor BIAB 2021 w/current updates.

Re: Since Avast plagues me with nag screens, I'm looking for a FREE alternative AV Don Gaynor #663197 07/07/21 11:00 AM Help! Tech S.O.S (Off topic)
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NOLAGuy Enthusiast Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 92 New Orleans, LA	You didn't mention what computer type you have, but if a PC using Win10, then I've been using Microsoft's standard Security Essentials (name may have changed recently) which is part of the Win10 setup. Although, I generally keep my music PC offline (using Airplane mode on WiFi), when I do connect, the updates to Security Essentials load quickly and easily. No nags! Cz... BIAB,Bandlab Cakewalk,Kontakt, Cantabile, SampleTank4,IK BX-3, VB3, iZotope Suite, IK TRacks, Melodyne Studio Kurzweil PC4SE, AXIOM-61key & IKiRigPro-32key boards, Roland SD-50 MIDI, Behringer 404HD, Maschine MK3,TC Helicon Voiceworks

Re: Since Avast plagues me with nag screens, I'm looking for a FREE alternative AV NOLAGuy #663200 07/07/21 11:02 AM Help! Tech S.O.S (Off topic)
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DrDan Veteran Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 11,500 Wauconda	Originally Posted By: cfcboc ... Win10, then I've been using Microsoft's standard Security Essentials Ditto Dan, BIAB2024, SoundCloud Win11, i7(12thGen), 32GB, 1TB SSD(M.2 NVMe SSD), 2TB Libraries, 1 TB(WD-Black), 2TB SSD(M.2 NVMe SSD)Data, Motu Audio Express, Keystation 61, SL88 Studio, Reaper

Re: Since Avast plagues me with nag screens, I'm looking for a FREE alternative AV DrDan #663213 07/07/21 12:34 PM Help! Tech S.O.S (Off topic)
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MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 21,077 Hamlin NY	Originally Posted By: MusicStudent Originally Posted By: cfcboc ... Win10, then I've been using Microsoft's standard Security Essentials Ditto Another ditto! I have been running MS Security Essentials (previously Defender) along with the free cCleaner and free Malwarebites for years now with no problems. You know you're getting old when a recliner and a heating pad is your idea of a hot date! 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: Since Avast plagues me with nag screens, I'm looking for a FREE alternative AV Don Gaynor #663237 07/07/21 04:02 PM Help! Tech S.O.S (Off topic)
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Jim Fogle Veteran Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,154 Winston-Salem, NC USA	Don, I use Windows Security Essentials on both of my computers. Jim Fogle - 2024 BiaB (1111) RB (5) Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk by BandLab (CbB) - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home

Re: Since Avast plagues me with nag screens, I'm looking for a FREE alternative AV Don Gaynor #665801 07/26/21 11:04 AM Help! Tech S.O.S (Off topic)
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jazzmammal Veteran Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,687 Redondo Beach, Ca.	It's just called Windows Security now and it's as good as any other paid A/V. Go to Settings>Update and Security>Windows Security. Unless you deliberately turned it off Donny, it should be running automatically and it's the primary reason you want to have automatic updates set for your system. Every update I've seen includes security updates. Bob Biab/RB latest build, Win 11 Pro, Ryzen 5 5600 G, 512 Gig SSD, 16 Gigs Ram, Steinberg UR22 MkII, Roland Sonic Cell, Kurzweil PC3, Hammond SK1, Korg PA3XPro, Garritan JABB, Hypercanvas, Sampletank 3, more.

Re: Since Avast plagues me with nag screens, I'm looking for a FREE alternative AV Don Gaynor #666707 08/02/21 11:54 AM Help! Tech S.O.S (Off topic)
Joined: May 2020 Posts: 1,689 Victoria, BC Simon - PG Music Product Manager
Simon - PG Music Product Manager Joined: May 2020 Posts: 1,689 Victoria, BC	Windows Security is pretty good, but I personally use the free BitDefender. There is a checkbox in the options to have it not show you "News" that I can't recall what it's called, but after that there are zero nags. I work here

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