G Grimmrock Estimable Nov 14, 2014 4 0 4,510 Nov 15, 2014 #1 Greetings! I'm on Windows 8.1 and surf using Firefox with Adblock Plus, I NEVER click on random links, nor do i visit untrusted websites. Would Windows defender/firewall be enough protection for someone like me?
Greetings! I'm on Windows 8.1 and surf using Firefox with Adblock Plus, I NEVER click on random links, nor do i visit untrusted websites. Would Windows defender/firewall be enough protection for someone like me?
COLGeek Cybernaut Moderator Apr 6, 2009 6,430 263 38,490 Nov 15, 2014 Solution #2 Should be fine as long as you are careful. Upvote 1 Downvote Solution
TechyInAZ Honorable Jun 23, 2014 1,453 2 13,215 Nov 15, 2014 #3 Yeah, you'll be fine as long as your careful. Though I'd still download the free malwarebytes from malwarebyes.com and run a scan every now and then. Upvote 0 Downvote
Yeah, you'll be fine as long as your careful. Though I'd still download the free malwarebytes from malwarebyes.com and run a scan every now and then.
G Grimmrock Estimable Nov 14, 2014 4 0 4,510 Nov 15, 2014 #4 TechyInAZ : Yeah, you'll be fine as long as your careful. Though I'd still download the free malwarebytes from malwarebyes.com and run a scan every now and then. I've heard a lot about malwarebytes, I just googled it and couldn't find a malwarebytes.com, i found a .org link however...is that the one you meant? Just want to be sure before i click Upvote 0 Downvote
TechyInAZ : Yeah, you'll be fine as long as your careful. Though I'd still download the free malwarebytes from malwarebyes.com and run a scan every now and then. I've heard a lot about malwarebytes, I just googled it and couldn't find a malwarebytes.com, i found a .org link however...is that the one you meant? Just want to be sure before i click
COLGeek Cybernaut Moderator Apr 6, 2009 6,430 263 38,490 Nov 15, 2014 #5 Yes. The .org site is the place to get it from. Upvote 1 Downvote
M mdd1963 Distinguished Jan 14, 2006 607 1 20,060 Nov 28, 2014 #6 Just be sure to unclick the "Install trial version" when attempting install, which, if left checked, would install the full version, set to expire after 30 days; you want the free version, presumably. Upvote 0 Downvote
Just be sure to unclick the "Install trial version" when attempting install, which, if left checked, would install the full version, set to expire after 30 days; you want the free version, presumably.