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Anti-Virus issue

My Norton internet security subscription just ran out and don't have the money to purchase another license. I was told to use MS Security Essentials, but is this what I need or is it the same. I believe it's free but is that good? Lastly, do I need to uninstall the Norton for this MS Essentials to work properly?

I have a Windows 8.1 Laptop, HP laptop.

Dirtpatch-Jenkins

I have been using Avast free for many years and couldnt be happier...

http://www.avast.com/en-us/index

and yes, uninstall norton once you have something else lined out

aadih

Download any free antivirus program (e.g., Avast, AVG, Avira ...) I recommend Avira.

Thomas Zucker-Scharff

First know that you get what you pay for.
Second, windows 8 has MSE built in
Third, You can supplement security with freebies like Comodo, AVG, Avast!, etc..., but know what you are doing and backup before installing (you should be using File History in win8)

Comodo - free 10 licenses for 1 year - http://www.comodo.com/business-enterprise/cesm3/index_v2.php

AVG Free - http://www.comodo.com/business-enterprise/cesm3/index_v2.php

Avast! - http://www.avast.com/index

uppercut71412

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Hello,

So I turned on Windows Defender and just want to make sure this is going to "somewhat" protect me from surfing the net and any spyware/keyloggers and such.

Correct?

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Thomas Zucker-Scharff

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