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Originally Posted by JSWolf
We are not talking of ad blocking plugins for web browsers. We are talking of AV software for the computer. Norton is one of the worst. In fact, most of them are pretty dire. That's why I run Microsoft's AV as it works rather well and does not noticeably impact my computers.
AV software is not supposed to block website ads.
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Errr, this was in response to what you said:
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Originally Posted by ownedbycats
Windows Defender, uBlock Origin, and VirusTotal is really all you need. MalwareBytes Anti-Malware if you suspect something slipped through.
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Originally Posted by JSWolf
I disagree. All you really need is Microsoft Defender for Windows.
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Originally Posted by fidvo
uBlock Origin is an ad blocking browser plugin, so it does something Microsoft Defender doesn't. I would never use a browser long-term without an ad blocker. In my opinion it's almost as important as antivirus software, if not more so.
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I gave some software that I believe are necessary for avoiding malware. You said only Defender was necessary. Fidvo responded why uBlock Origin was necessary.
VirusTotal isn't really an antivirus either. It can't scan your computer, only file you upload.