I would agree with several of the programs mentioned in this video. I would also add removing the HP or Dell or other manufacturer software that is pre-installed. Most of them are in the form of Windows services. You might not be able to remove them but you can set the services to disabled and turn them off. If your PC is a little older you no longer need these services because they are mostly used for updates (and spying on you).
There was a time when these were a "must have" until you discover they are a "must not". Then there is the bloatware that comes with the software and an example is Nvidia dragging your your system into a ditch.
I have, nor ever had, any of these software you mentioned installed. I owned a company in computer service for many years, and i am aware of what to do, and what to don't. I can tell your viewers that you are right with everything you advised.
@@fuzotech Probably. Others though.... Go like: "ive used it for years and nothing happened.. it will be okay..." Completely forgetting, or just don't wanna know, that times change.
Thanks for this eye-opening list and details. 👏👏Over the years, I've installed many of the programs. That could be why my Windows computer crashed last December with years of work. I'm still trying to recover files from backups. I'll check and remove any traces of those programs . Please consider a part 2 follow-up list of alternatives to these 13 with details. Take care. ☑✅
Got rid of Norton because it was draining my battery. As soon as I uninstalled it, performance improved. Had it installed for a year before I got wise.
I learned that back in windows 98 days, but fell for the other trap of using avg until somewhere during windows XP I started using Microsoft's own anti-malware and security, and triple boot OSX, Windows and linux.
Norton and ESET 32 have decades of bad rap if one installs one of those to a PC, nevermind the OS. It than hijacks memory grants and performance plummets. Yet, a difference between install/uninstalling on or from a phone and PC is that after uninstalling anyone of those, performance slightly improves. You almost always have to reinstall OS of choice to reset speed, memory and resource management. Ugly business it is.
I have been using Norton on & off for yonks, but the amount of stuff they trow at me to try to get me to sign up from 6 months out is unbelievable, I am so sick of it I just got bitDefender in the Black Friday sales at 80% off; I have been constantly going through the files it wants me to check to see if it is worthy of keeping or trash as a virus ever since (I have 114TB of data for it to go thru, holy 💩 batMan). Is bitDefender OK, or is there something else? I used to use Kaspersky, not anymore it looks like
@@fuzotechYour computer is slowly dying. First, your battery will slowly dry out. then your entire profile, computer, even your disks will be permanently deleted
I quit using anything with the McAfee brand back in the late 1990's, and tossed Norton's after the 2003 version. A recent run in with McAfee's garbage was trying to remove it from my sister's laptop, and it kept reinstalling itself! And with all the crap MicroSoft has been pulling, I wouldn't run Windows. Now even MicroSoft Office is going to use your documents to train it's AI, unless you know to opt-out! And who knows, they may do it anyway.
be sure you are disconnected from the net when you remove McAfee then use regedit.exe to remove whats left of McAfee its long and tedious, and you need to be very careful when you are in there, but it can be done, im sure there is info on the net on how to do it. the only one i use anymore is avast the free version. norton and McAfee suck i learned that decades ago.
I have been running Linux since 2020. That is when MS pulled the plug on Win 7. Win 8 is just too weird and ugly. I don’t know why home users run Windows. Is it because it came with their PC? Nobody in their family knows how to install an OS?
for a while I didn't run anti-virus at all in windows 7, I cleaned my computer manually, and Linux used to be able to delete unwanted files. Windows evollved to protect its own file system. I just run windows defender, and use linux in virtual machines, and run Linux seperately with windows vm's.
I hate to say it, but I keep my Windows up to date and use the built in antivirus. Done that for a few years now and had no need for these self-promoting anti-virus rubbish.
When you hear these voices, just go straight to the menu and click the "Don't Recommend Channel". I've blocked hundreds already and will keep going. By the way, unless the video maker spent over $7 million, they don't use real AI. AI is defined as being AUTONOMOUS. These are just 3-level, cascading processing programmes, just fast processing, not AI. And they haven't spent the $7 million, as there is just the one AI computer system, in the world, that is true AI. And it needs over 140 computers to run.
@@fuzotech Sadly, YOU are right. I resisted Zoom early in the pandemic, and Zoom happened. As you note, some of the problems were cleared up by Apple or the Zoom co. I don't have a choice about Zoom, any more than about having a phone (although I resisted a smartphone until 2022). My career has been software engineering (many decades), so I am well aware and cautious about these issues, but Zoom is no longer optional.
@@fuzotech I used a "dumb" portable phone from 2013-2022, but I have been "online" since before there was even an Internet (mid 1970s), which factored into the decision to avoid carrying internet connectivity around with me. But that, too, is no longer optional. I have to bring this Mac into the "shop" tonight, and expect to have no connectivity other than the phone (iPhone) for the weekend.
Overall, very accurate information, but for some products that have descriptions of their liabilities back in 2015 or 2020 I think it would have been helpful to post current information from 2024.
I've fixed a few PGs by removing Mf Afee, some required a special dedacated Mc Afee removal tool. About 15 years ago, the state of NC was looking for tech to install Ms Afee on all their computers.
When possible, I try to only use open source software. Frankly, I trust it. I do my due diligence, and see what it does and has access to and so on. But I generally find out that I am safer than most corporately owned apps, and am better supported with updates and fixes.
With the advent of cheap computers, especially like a good many mini-PC's, it's probably a wiser tactic to use separate computers for work, play and critical tasks like taxes & finances. Some will make the argument that a virtual machine is the answer; but there are still many applications and use scenarios where a virtual machine's performance tends to be lack-luster. Whether it be a virtual machine or a physical machine, power off your "for play" machines while working with your "at work" or "critical use" machines. A cheap KVM and a couple of cheap PC's ( does not need to be a mini-PC BTW. ) and you are set. Speaking of segregation, most modern browsers support browser profiles; get acquainted with them, and use them judiciously; similarly separate out the roles where ever possible.
I think this is a beautiful thought. What resonates the most with me is the reminder that a little extra effort in organizing and segmenting our digital lives can go a long way in improving security and productivity.
Love this segregation approach. However, I prefer putting the PC's or Virtual Machines on different VLAN segments rather than powering off while others are in use. While work is always a separate PC; I also prefer to keep the PC processing email separated.
There are plenty of off-lease computers available on eBay, or from other refurbishers. I mostly use Dell Latitude laptops, and Dell Optiplex desktops, and I think that the most expensive laptop I picked up, and it was a couple years ago now, was $350, with enough RAM and SSD for most uses, and it came with touchscreen and 4K screen resolution. I later maxed out the RAM and put a larger SSD in it, and I still don't think that I had over $550 into it. The Optiplex that I am on at the moment, I have about $300 into, including 32GB of RAM and 1TB Samung NVMe SSD that I added.
@@javabeanz8549 I have a few PCs I picked up from the trash. One of them is an Athlon II X2 2.8 GHz based system. I put in 16 GB of RAM. My mom uses it. I think it is from 2010. It does feel slow but it does the job for weeb surfing. My brother also uses an old PC. I use a couple of old PCs for testing and a modern one for gaming and a few things.
We had McAfee at my previous job and when the hourly scan started, you couldn't even type some text into Notepad before hearing BEEP BEEP due to keyboard overload. McAfee used the cpu 100% for several minutes to scan the pc and Notepad didn't get any cpu time to acknowledge the text being entered via the keyboard. After it stopped scanning, suddenly whatever you typed in appeared in Notepad. At my current work, some stackercrane control pc's also had McAfee installed and after some time not using the touchscreen, the screensaver became active. But due to McAfee, getting out of that screensaver took more than a minute before you could operate your stackercrane or get some data or even display the error message. I was able to uninstall McAfee from those pc's and after that, they worked far better and responded immediately instead of being on the brink of locking up completely.
Avast: I call total bs on your take. I've used the anti virus from them for over a decade with no issues whatsoever. I never had pop up ads, nor have any of my protected devices been taken down by a virus. The only time I had issues was with a laptop with Norton pre- installed.
@@mxslick50 It’s great you never had a problem with it. I may not have had a problem with every single device I had it on, however it’s on my list because I have had problems on quite a good number to know the company needs to fix up.
I was satisfied when you recommended it. I've been using it for a long time now and haven't had any issues with the exception of every once in a while it will have an error opening something. It isn't a big deal it is likely it wasn't worth watching anyway LOL. It is very good at working with just about everything you can open/throw at it.
Don't forget that your phones and tablets are not much more than a computer; you should WISELY choose which software you choose to install and not to install; and as many will use their phones to access financial resources such as banking information, well, let's go with - the developers of most Android and IOS apps are even more sketchier than those for a Windows PC. Do you really need an app for ordering your favorite pizza or for ordering McDonalds ? Or the endless number of games or other apps often found on one's phone ? When some company offers a "bonus" or "gift" if you load their app on your phone, really what you are doing is surrendering your phone to their software.. Oh, and your personal data as well.. For the most part- NO THANKS.
Ccleaner should not be used by end users. It is a decent tool for professionals, but professionals will only use some of the tols and options. I have never had the registry cleaner mess up the registry where a program would not work or the syste would not boot properly. Anything but Malwarebytes is not good for detection and CLEANING. ESET is ok. AVAST got bloated and messed up people's PCs. Kapersky is Russian. Enough said. There is no such thing as software that will speed up WIFI. Just keep the drivers updated. I agree everything else he said. To print a .pdf file, use the built in Microsoft PDF printer that is listed as a printer when you hit print. It says MICROSOFT in the listed printers.
That used to be true of cc cleaner, then the adware crap started and it stopped being able to clean out old gpu drivers in safe mode even and otherwise doing everything but it's job. Same as Norton used to be THE toolkit in the 90's and very early 2000's then turned into an anti-virus sweet and became worse than most viruses.
The problem with Zoom is that, especially during Covid, many jobcentres and employment services here in the U.K. were using this for helping people to find jobs and many employers were also using it to conduct remote job interviews, as well as remote court hearings - the other thing was that also during Covid, many of my family members back home in Ireland were only using Zoom to connect with people outside Ireland because of Ireland’s draconian Covid restrictions, including my iPad here in the U.K. and many Catholic Parishes in Ireland were connecting their webcams to Zoom for online Masses outside of Ireland
I used Norton years back, then switch to Kaspersky. Norton seemed to slow everything down, and I had viruses on my PC. I switched to Kaspersky dispite the fack if was founded in Russia. Never had a problem with it. Computer ran very well. They didn't bombard you with all sorts of upgrades and services like Norton does. After it was banned, I returned to Norton out of a lack of any other ideas. Now the computer is a drag. I'd return to Kaspersky if I could. Still looking for something else to replace Norton. Maybe windows defender.
Names I've been given by professionals over the last couple of decades include AVG, Spybot, maleware Bytes, Adaware, Webroot... Most have a free version. Windows Defender is respectable so long as Microsoft is trusted. (Windows 7 and up are spies for Microsoft [why else would they advertise them as "free"].)
For free PDF converters, are you referring to the ones you download or the websites that let you upload a file from your PC, then convert it and let you redownload it? Or are both a risk?
The online converters are fine, it's just the free ones you can download that are often risky, there are really no good free PDF programs. I just use MS Word (paid) it works well for converting PDF's to Docx and vice versa. Older versions of Word were a bit hopeless when converting PDF to doc the format would get messed up but the latest version (ie 365) works really well.
Keepass. you can add a password manager to a USB for example (high storage depending on your needs) and only plug it in when you need to login to something. This stops hackers cause there is nothing for the hacker to be able to connect to Offline lol usb is physical just keep it safe irl. if your pc gets hacked your passwords will still be safe.
I agree with everything here except for that quick reference to DirectX 9. It is still needed for many legacy games and is directly available fully patched from Microsoft.
I was expecting to argue against some of your recommendations, but I have to agree with all of them. Good job. Completely agree with your recommendations.
Legit video, thanks for that. And I think you might also mention to be careful about the vast variety of "free video players". I trust VLC, but there are many players out there that are not trustworthy (especially so-called "youtube-players" and respective YT video downloaders). And some video formats aren't, too (e.g., avi and asf), as they can contain malicious code. This also applies for certain image formats (e.g., webp).
Totally agree with this list, especially any type of registry cleaner. As an IT pro I know that messing with the Registry can have serious consequences, leaving it to a piece of software is a big no-no.
Agree to that. The only time I clean the registry is when programs not working correct. I use Revo Uninstaller to do just that. It removes files folders and registry leftowers that can prevent to a program not working after a new install. I have never had a problem doing that. And programs usually work afterwards I have done that operation. Some programs have tools to do that alsow. Is that the case I use the software providers tool.
I've been a Windows power user and software developer since before the Windows 95 days and the word on the street is that messing with the registry is dangerous. However I have to say in all the decades I've been messing with the registry I've not had one single problem. I'm sure it happens, but it also seems like one of those "Don't cross your eyes or they'll stay that way" myths.
Also Calculate Linux. When I first saw this, the computer didn't want to update at all and after waiting 5 minutes a lot of errors appeared, some of them core errors. No customer support, no one spoke to me in 10 minutes. I wouldn't use that distro anyway. I'm still using Windows 11.
Fortunately for me, not a single one of these apps holds even the slightest interest to me. I'm glad to see that opinion coincide with your video and affirm my preferences.
I've recently installed Ventura. I comes with a copy of Quicktime Player version 10.5. The copyright dates from 2005-2022. If Apple stopped supporting Quicktime in 2016 why are they incorperating it in their latest OS?
Been using Adobe reader for many years, whatever you use someone wont like it. I use AVG Malwarebytes (free). Never had a problem with utorrent either. Had that for years too
what about Affinity Publisher 2 .. I don't use Affinity much but I just tried a pdf file in Affinity Publisher 2 and it worked , I have Affinity Designer 2, Affinity Photo 2 , Affinity Publisher 2 , what I like about Affinity it will open anything even more than Photo shop as far as images goes in Affinity Photo 2, I paid 30 bucks for a upgrade for all of it .
Thank God. I am a heavy VLC user for my video editing works. Muting videos, adding and synchronizing soundtracks, etc. I use GOM for playback, but VLC is a very useful tool for editing works. Could not find any other free software that could do all that.
The narrator did mention VLC as an alternative to one of the problematic programs but it was odd to see its icon among the rogues gallery at the beginning of the video.
@@ShaunakHub Does that mean I can uninstall Adobe Acrobat Reader without any problem? As for Adobe Flash & Shockwave Player, do I need to replace those before uninstalling them? It would be great to hear back from you, even if it's only a YES or NO. Many thanks.
I might mention my A/V, and that's ESET. It costs money, but is well worth it. I had trouble with just about every other A/V. Including Avast, AVG, Norton, McAfee and so on. I was anti-paying, but ESET is an exception. Well worth the cost. (The $59.99 one.
I tried opening a 900+ page PDF in LO Draw and the load is very slow. But loading it with Okular was almost instantaneous. Okular is open source as well.
14:06 - what??? Modern routers do this automatically??? Maybe this is why my neighbour use Wifi channel 2 when I use Wifi channel 1??? That really tanks wireless speed for both of us, but their router doesnt care a bit 😡😡😡.
I don't trust Windows Defender; what's the verdict on AVG or Brave antivirus? And which PFD reader do you suggest? Also, is there a computer/mobile device cleaner that can be trusted; my computer has a SSD hard drive and I've heard bad reports on trying to clean them, so I don't, but I do have CCleaner on my mobile devices. I'll probably drop Avast when I get a new phone. But, seriously, what would you recommend to replace these programs with?
I wished Sygate had never been purchased by Norton. Full featured Sygate blocks all types of internet traffic and protocols. I wish there was an upgrade to a stand alone Firewall by previous Sygate engineers.
I started with Kaspersky long ago. Norton and McAfee were bloated dead whales weighing down the OS. But Kaspersky was clean and lean. When you only chose the AV and avoided the Anti-Virus suite, it was a no-brainer for me (My office has a lot of Russian and Ukrainian immigrants--and they went to a lot of websites that Kaspersky blocked) But when I heard the Feds thumbs-down Kaspersky... and certain Russian Oligarches started learning how to fly ... I had to say: "Poka, Poka..." I couldn't trust Kaspersky anymore. Exactly because the Russian Security suspicions. Now I'm using Malwarebytes--but DAMN! I miss the old Kaspersky!
Nothing Windows has its own built in AV just type Windows button +R -> in RUN Bar Type mrt -> click OK -> scan type windows will pop up - Choose type of scan -> Next. this will checkand clean, and not delete needed files like CCleaner. CCleaner cost me big bucks after deleting very needed DLL files.
@@jimchallender4616 I think you will find beater options and reasons why I recommend them here: Antivirus Tier List: The BEST Protection for Your Devices! ruclips.net/video/_VSP9dI5HPs/видео.html
Great vid I agree entirely. I also found mac cleaner very dubious sucking people in with free and then charging like a wounded bull to fix any perceived problems. With so much trusted open source available I use these to teach computing with great success
I agree with all of them. I barely use Windows just for my Embroidery programs and apps, and have been using Linux for 15 years now, and only use the very basic apps for my needs, and avoid any game applications for Linux. Thanks for your excellent video!!!!
You can probably run those programs in Linux now; ever since the Steam Deck launched, Windows compatibility in Linux progressively became much easier to set up and use. Not that it wasn't already there, but there was a lot more tinkering involved on the user side, even just 5 years ago. There honestly aren't too many actual non-game applications that I was using in Windows recently that don't have a Linux alternative or native version, but I'm running those few Windows apps - as well as the games - through Heroic Game Launcher, now.
It is listening to videos like this that confirm my choice to ditch Windows almost three years ago for Linux Mint. That alone solves all of these on your list except Zoom. And Jitsi Meet solves that one. Linux is all I run now, on several PCs.
@@fuzotech I have been in IT and computers since the 80s. Linux Mint was the distro more for friends and family than me. Given time, I could handle any of them. After almost 3 years, Linux is now what my wife knows.
Stay away from “drivers” sites and utilities. Get your drivers from the original hardware vendor or device manufacturer. If your hardware is obsolete/no longer supported, replace it. Dishonorable mention: “manuals” sites are often/usually have infected PDFs.
I never updated drivers for over 13 years on my Win7 machine and everything kept working just fine. Hell, I even disabled the nomal windows updates completely and it was fine. Even the very latest software and games worked without issues, except the ones who needed Win10 or later, like Steam and Unreal Engine 5. That was the only time I allowed updates, so be able to install Win10, then disable updates yet again. Until I bought this Win11 machine and I got updates disabled on it as well. No useless AI crap or Recall BS on my machine, which are the mother of all spyware by capturing everything you do on your pc every 5 seconds, extracting all data they can using AI and storing it in a local database, waiting to be uploaded by some hacker or even Microsoft themselves, including banking info, passwords and everything else.
I used to used a lot of the programs in this video. Now I use Aura data delete and I feel a lot safer. Sadly I has to pay monthly but I think it's worth it for the price with all the features it has.
@@jimdavis6833 You make a good point. But if you are truly staying safe, you decide on what you may trust by historical behavior. Hence why I will not want to use an app that has had a shady past.
Agree to what you are saying. Maybe it is a good thing to mention always download program from official sites, and not falling into places that offer a lot og programs. Even legit good programs can be bundled whit crap from these type of sites.
Back in the days of Windows 7, I used a download from Microsoft called "Microsoft Security Essentials." It's no longer available from Microsoft but if you do some searching, you might find some legacy versions available from other sources. I just did a quick search and found it on "Internet Archive."
@@HVAC_Tips_Tricks_Calcs It may not be the answer to your question but it's the answer to your problem. An antivirus won't protect you from an exploit. An antivirus doesn't find security flaws. If your OS is pre 10 it is already past getting security updates and any flaws found now will not be fixed.
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I have alot of these programs and never got a virus.
I'll keep Adobe Flash on Windows XP thank you. Actually it's μtorrent aka Micro Torrent. It's the smallest torrent client without an install. I use an older version which I never update along with an ipfilter to do safe transfers. I'll also keep Adobe Reader. Always scan any download you grab. Not all "pirated" software is bad & in this age of "Buy isn't owning" then pirating isn't theft.
How often have I heard the buy isn't owning saying? Well if I must use a PDF reader/editor, I love to use PDF Gear. You will quickly find out it is just as capable as Adobe Reader, but entirely free.
CCleaner has a tendency to destructively remove program components for old software you are still using. I had a folder full of old desktop games from the early 2000s - wiped. Pain in the ass it's just as well I had backed up to optical media.
What about 360 Total Security Anti Virus ? I started using their Premium version since last year after having tried their Free version for years. It help me to find all the necessary drivers my computer needed. So far so good.
Doesn't appear malicious, just doesn't work well at a LOT of what it advertises, according to several reviews. Low detection rates, ransomware protection doesn't, etc.
I would like to add AVG virus protection software. I was running Win XP, and I unistalled it, and still left behind tacking software, that you can't get rid of. I changed to a newer computer, so the problem is now moot, but it is aggravating.
I would agree with several of the programs mentioned in this video. I would also add removing the HP or Dell or other manufacturer software that is pre-installed. Most of them are in the form of Windows services. You might not be able to remove them but you can set the services to disabled and turn them off. If your PC is a little older you no longer need these services because they are mostly used for updates (and spying on you).
@@rogfromthegarage8158 yes this makes a lot of sense.
The possible exception is the updates they can do for improved HP or Dell, somewhat the same as Windows updates. But yes, others can be deleted.
@morganfbilbo462 I agree. Keep then for a while but when support ends take them out. I would keep auto updates going for the first 2 years. Good point
There was a time when these were a "must have" until you discover they are a "must not". Then there is the bloatware that comes with the software and an example is Nvidia dragging your your system into a ditch.
I have, nor ever had, any of these software you mentioned installed. I owned a company in computer service for many years, and i am aware of what to do, and what to don't. I can tell your viewers that you are right with everything you advised.
@@RFA_The-DuDe Thanks. Apparently so many people have no clue. I hope the video helps someone.
@@fuzotech Probably. Others though.... Go like: "ive used it for years and nothing happened.. it will be okay..." Completely forgetting, or just don't wanna know, that times change.
@ Absolutely. I have few folks drop comments like that. 😀
Thanks for this eye-opening list and details. 👏👏Over the years, I've installed many of the programs. That could be why my Windows computer crashed last December with years of work. I'm still trying to recover files from backups. I'll check and remove any traces of those programs . Please consider a part 2 follow-up list of alternatives to these 13 with details. Take care. ☑✅
Thanks a lot. I will definitely do a follow up.
Got rid of Norton because it was draining my battery. As soon as I uninstalled it, performance improved.
Had it installed for a year before I got wise.
@@Lucien_75 😀 better late than never
I learned that back in windows 98 days, but fell for the other trap of using avg until somewhere during windows XP I started using Microsoft's own anti-malware and security, and triple boot OSX, Windows and linux.
Norton and ESET 32 have decades of bad rap if one installs one of those to a PC, nevermind the OS. It than hijacks memory grants and performance plummets. Yet, a difference between install/uninstalling on or from a phone and PC is that after uninstalling anyone of those, performance slightly improves. You almost always have to reinstall OS of choice to reset speed, memory and resource management. Ugly business it is.
I have been using Norton on & off for yonks, but the amount of stuff they trow at me to try to get me to sign up from 6 months out is unbelievable, I am so sick of it I just got bitDefender in the Black Friday sales at 80% off; I have been constantly going through the files it wants me to check to see if it is worthy of keeping or trash as a virus ever since (I have 114TB of data for it to go thru, holy 💩 batMan).
Is bitDefender OK, or is there something else? I used to use Kaspersky, not anymore it looks like
@@Darkwanjin I got caught out by AVG as well thinking was the dogs dangly bits. It was a pig to get rid of it totally as well.
Don't put anything on your computer at all. Don't even switch it on. Just look at it occasionally.
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@@fuzotechYour computer is slowly dying. First, your battery will slowly dry out. then your entire profile, computer, even your disks will be permanently deleted
LOL Love that comment lol😅
After reading this I took my computer outside and burned it before putting it in a three foot hole. I then erased all memory of it from my memory.
I quit using anything with the McAfee brand back in the late 1990's, and tossed Norton's after the 2003 version. A recent run in with McAfee's garbage was trying to remove it from my sister's laptop, and it kept reinstalling itself! And with all the crap MicroSoft has been pulling, I wouldn't run Windows. Now even MicroSoft Office is going to use your documents to train it's AI, unless you know to opt-out! And who knows, they may do it anyway.
It’s really concerning. It takes so much conscious effort to keep one’s data from this big organization.
be sure you are disconnected from the net when you remove McAfee then use regedit.exe to remove whats left of McAfee its long and tedious, and you need to be very careful when you are in there, but it can be done, im sure there is info on the net on how to do it. the only one i use anymore is avast the free version. norton and McAfee suck i learned that decades ago.
Oh my g*d!
I have been running Linux since 2020. That is when MS pulled the plug on Win 7. Win 8 is just too weird and ugly.
I don’t know why home users run Windows. Is it because it came with their PC? Nobody in their family knows how to install an OS?
@@louistournas120 Maybe the user has software that only runs on windows?
Another alternative to any media player is K-Lite Codec pack, which basically ads every codec to playback literally any format in any player.
for a while I didn't run anti-virus at all in windows 7, I cleaned my computer manually, and Linux used to be able to delete unwanted files. Windows evollved to protect its own file system. I just run windows defender, and use linux in virtual machines, and run Linux seperately with windows vm's.
I hate to say it, but I keep my Windows up to date and use the built in antivirus. Done that for a few years now and had no need for these self-promoting anti-virus rubbish.
I stick to windows defender as well - but I also use spybot
Go the other way around and use Linux with Windows in the Virtual Box.
Kinda hard to delete Adobe Acrobat Reader & Zoom when your home office job literally requires you to use both every day.
There are cases when you do not have a choice sadly.
Tox and Whereby are good alternatives to zoom if you can switch.
Another fricken AI voice, I AM SO SICK OF HEARING THEESE.
Yep.
Amen!
When you hear these voices, just go straight to the menu and click the "Don't Recommend Channel". I've blocked hundreds already and will keep going. By the way, unless the video maker spent over $7 million, they don't use real AI. AI is defined as being AUTONOMOUS. These are just 3-level, cascading processing programmes, just fast processing, not AI. And they haven't spent the $7 million, as there is just the one AI computer system, in the world, that is true AI. And it needs over 140 computers to run.
Likely an AI produced video. Lots of ads too.
The GREAT thing about The You Tube is there are millions of other videos. It might behoove you to just unplug from the Internet.
5 years ago everyone went Zoom at the time of the COVID-19 outbreak, and the teachers didn't worry about the security issues of it
What are the alternatives?
Let's not forget the myriad of "DRIVER UPDATER" gimmicks.
SPEED UP MY PC.. MY CLEAN PC .. etc etc etc
@@Mannard74 very true
While Zoom has indeed had disturbing problems in the past, abstaining from virtual meetings Zoom-hosted by someone else is not an option today.
Sadly, you are right.
@@fuzotech Sadly, YOU are right. I resisted Zoom early in the pandemic, and Zoom happened. As you note, some of the problems were cleared up by Apple or the Zoom co. I don't have a choice about Zoom, any more than about having a phone (although I resisted a smartphone until 2022). My career has been software engineering (many decades), so I am well aware and cautious about these issues, but Zoom is no longer optional.
@ “2022” should be some sort of record
@@fuzotech I used a "dumb" portable phone from 2013-2022, but I have been "online" since before there was even an Internet (mid 1970s), which factored into the decision to avoid carrying internet connectivity around with me. But that, too, is no longer optional. I have to bring this Mac into the "shop" tonight, and expect to have no connectivity other than the phone (iPhone) for the weekend.
Overall, very accurate information, but for some products that have descriptions of their liabilities back in 2015 or 2020 I think it would have been helpful to post current information from 2024.
Thanks for this video!💯💯💯💯💯
Have subscribed to your channel!👍
@@charlestilley2576 you welcome
I've fixed a few PGs by removing Mf Afee, some required a special dedacated Mc Afee removal tool. About 15 years ago, the state of NC was looking for tech to install Ms Afee on all their computers.
@@walldoo99 When the antivirus becomes the virus.
When possible, I try to only use open source software. Frankly, I trust it. I do my due diligence, and see what it does and has access to and so on. But I generally find out that I am safer than most corporately owned apps, and am better supported with updates and fixes.
With the advent of cheap computers, especially like a good many mini-PC's, it's probably a wiser tactic to use separate computers for work, play and critical tasks like taxes & finances. Some will make the argument that a virtual machine is the answer; but there are still many applications and use scenarios where a virtual machine's performance tends to be lack-luster. Whether it be a virtual machine or a physical machine, power off your "for play" machines while working with your "at work" or "critical use" machines. A cheap KVM and a couple of cheap PC's ( does not need to be a mini-PC BTW. ) and you are set.
Speaking of segregation, most modern browsers support browser profiles; get acquainted with them, and use them judiciously; similarly separate out the roles where ever possible.
I think this is a beautiful thought. What resonates the most with me is the reminder that a little extra effort in organizing and segmenting our digital lives can go a long way in improving security and productivity.
Love this segregation approach. However, I prefer putting the PC's or Virtual Machines on different VLAN segments rather than powering off while others are in use. While work is always a separate PC; I also prefer to keep the PC processing email separated.
@@InfoSecGuardian VLANs are probably well out of the realm of most Windows users.
There are plenty of off-lease computers available on eBay, or from other refurbishers. I mostly use Dell Latitude laptops, and Dell Optiplex desktops, and I think that the most expensive laptop I picked up, and it was a couple years ago now, was $350, with enough RAM and SSD for most uses, and it came with touchscreen and 4K screen resolution. I later maxed out the RAM and put a larger SSD in it, and I still don't think that I had over $550 into it. The Optiplex that I am on at the moment, I have about $300 into, including 32GB of RAM and 1TB Samung NVMe SSD that I added.
@@javabeanz8549 I have a few PCs I picked up from the trash. One of them is an Athlon II X2 2.8 GHz based system. I put in 16 GB of RAM. My mom uses it. I think it is from 2010. It does feel slow but it does the job for weeb surfing. My brother also uses an old PC.
I use a couple of old PCs for testing and a modern one for gaming and a few things.
Totally brilliant posting, informitive, educational, and inspiring, well done looking forward to more educational postings, a job well done.
@@lojack009 Thanks a lot
We had McAfee at my previous job and when the hourly scan started, you couldn't even type some text into Notepad before hearing BEEP BEEP due to keyboard overload. McAfee used the cpu 100% for several minutes to scan the pc and Notepad didn't get any cpu time to acknowledge the text being entered via the keyboard. After it stopped scanning, suddenly whatever you typed in appeared in Notepad.
At my current work, some stackercrane control pc's also had McAfee installed and after some time not using the touchscreen, the screensaver became active. But due to McAfee, getting out of that screensaver took more than a minute before you could operate your stackercrane or get some data or even display the error message. I was able to uninstall McAfee from those pc's and after that, they worked far better and responded immediately instead of being on the brink of locking up completely.
It acts like a virus
Use pirated softwares inside Virtual Machines
💯 agree
Just don’t use them at all
At the beginning of the video you show an icon for VLC. Why? It doesn't appear in your timestamps🤔 the rest of these are all obvious no- nos to me.
He talks about it as a recommendation instead of quicktime, I believe.
What's the alternative to Adobe Acrobat?!
@@charleslennon1 Try PDF Gear.
Thanks man !...very useful advise.
@@robertopacheco2943 You are welcome. I’m glad you find it helpful.
Avast: I call total bs on your take. I've used the anti virus from them for over a decade with no issues whatsoever. I never had pop up ads, nor have any of my protected devices been taken down by a virus. The only time I had issues was with a laptop with Norton pre- installed.
@@mxslick50 It’s great you never had a problem with it. I may not have had a problem with every single device I had it on, however it’s on my list because I have had problems on quite a good number to know the company needs to fix up.
Why did you put the VLC logo at 0:14? 😳
@@dhillaz 🤔maybe to get people wondering if all is well 😀
Got ya to comment dhillaz 😜
I was satisfied when you recommended it. I've been using it for a long time now and haven't had any issues with the exception of every once in a while it will have an error opening something. It isn't a big deal it is likely it wasn't worth watching anyway LOL.
It is very good at working with just about everything you can open/throw at it.
Don't forget that your phones and tablets are not much more than a computer; you should WISELY choose which software you choose to install and not to install; and as many will use their phones to access financial resources such as banking information, well, let's go with - the developers of most Android and IOS apps are even more sketchier than those for a Windows PC. Do you really need an app for ordering your favorite pizza or for ordering McDonalds ? Or the endless number of games or other apps often found on one's phone ? When some company offers a "bonus" or "gift" if you load their app on your phone, really what you are doing is surrendering your phone to their software.. Oh, and your personal data as well.. For the most part- NO THANKS.
I think as long as you stick with google play and avoid using any apks from outside sources, one should be OK.
Ccleaner should not be used by end users. It is a decent tool for professionals, but professionals will only use some of the tols and options. I have never had the registry cleaner mess up the registry where a program would not work or the syste would not boot properly.
Anything but Malwarebytes is not good for detection and CLEANING. ESET is ok. AVAST got bloated and messed up people's PCs. Kapersky is Russian. Enough said.
There is no such thing as software that will speed up WIFI. Just keep the drivers updated.
I agree everything else he said. To print a .pdf file, use the built in Microsoft PDF printer that is listed as a printer when you hit print. It says MICROSOFT in the listed printers.
That used to be true of cc cleaner, then the adware crap started and it stopped being able to clean out old gpu drivers in safe mode even and otherwise doing everything but it's job. Same as Norton used to be THE toolkit in the 90's and very early 2000's then turned into an anti-virus sweet and became worse than most viruses.
The problem with Zoom is that, especially during Covid, many jobcentres and employment services here in the U.K. were using this for helping people to find jobs and many employers were also using it to conduct remote job interviews, as well as remote court hearings - the other thing was that also during Covid, many of my family members back home in Ireland were only using Zoom to connect with people outside Ireland because of Ireland’s draconian Covid restrictions, including my iPad here in the U.K. and many Catholic Parishes in Ireland were connecting their webcams to Zoom for online Masses outside of Ireland
I used Norton years back, then switch to Kaspersky. Norton seemed to slow everything down, and I had viruses on my PC. I switched to Kaspersky dispite the fack if was founded in Russia. Never had a problem with it. Computer ran very well. They didn't bombard you with all sorts of upgrades and services like Norton does. After it was banned, I returned to Norton out of a lack of any other ideas. Now the computer is a drag. I'd return to Kaspersky if I could. Still looking for something else to replace Norton. Maybe windows defender.
@@hamradioeconomystyle48 Kaspersky is solid. You may try ESET as well. That’s another great option.
@fuzotech thanks. I've been looking to replace Norton.
Names I've been given by professionals over the last couple of decades include AVG, Spybot, maleware Bytes, Adaware, Webroot... Most have a free version. Windows Defender is respectable so long as Microsoft is trusted. (Windows 7 and up are spies for Microsoft [why else would they advertise them as "free"].)
For free PDF converters, are you referring to the ones you download or the websites that let you upload a file from your PC, then convert it and let you redownload it? Or are both a risk?
The online converters are fine, it's just the free ones you can download that are often risky, there are really no good free PDF programs. I just use MS Word (paid) it works well for converting PDF's to Docx and vice versa. Older versions of Word were a bit hopeless when converting PDF to doc the format would get messed up but the latest version (ie 365) works really well.
Just use LibreOffice it has a PDF Converter at the heart of the programme and its Free. Open Source.
All those things are free and come from commercial enterprises so I guess they have to make money somehow. You get what you pay for.
Thanks.
@@Paul-p1p6m you are welcome
what should be a better option for lastPass?😐
Bitwarden and or YouiKeys
Bitwarden or 1Password. Both are highly recommended. If you are tech-savvy, you can host your own Bitwarden password vault on your own hardware.
Keepass. you can add a password manager to a USB for example (high storage depending on your needs) and only plug it in when you need to login to something. This stops hackers cause there is nothing for the hacker to be able to connect to Offline lol usb is physical just keep it safe irl. if your pc gets hacked your passwords will still be safe.
@Vividstar thanks for replying, I appreciate it
thank you for your information.
@@artistkirakun you are welcome
I agree with everything here except for that quick reference to DirectX 9. It is still needed for many legacy games and is directly available fully patched from Microsoft.
If the product/service is “free”, then YOU are the product they’re selling.
Why does this resonate so well? 😊
Unless it's a small open source project...
Just curious why Weather Bug is on the list at the end? And is the issue with Windows or smartphone version?
I agree with the rest of the list.
I was expecting to argue against some of your recommendations, but I have to agree with all of them. Good job. Completely agree with your recommendations.
@@techheaven8132 I guess there are still some other popular names people should be weary of.
Spot on advice, thanks.
@@charlesxix you are welcome
If not Adobe Reader or "Free PDF converters" what do we do to open and view pdf files? Is there a "Safe" alternative?
I explore some alternatives here ruclips.net/video/dA9m_HAdwSY/видео.html
stirling pdf (free edition) is good and i also do like pdf xchange (paid edition). hope that helps.
Modern web browsers can read pdf directly or at least emulate it
SumatraPDF is good straight to the point no bs
Legit video, thanks for that.
And I think you might also mention to be careful about the vast variety of "free video players". I trust VLC, but there are many players out there that are not trustworthy (especially so-called "youtube-players" and respective YT video downloaders). And some video formats aren't, too (e.g., avi and asf), as they can contain malicious code. This also applies for certain image formats (e.g., webp).
@@human_isomer Thanks a lot
Totally agree with this list, especially any type of registry cleaner. As an IT pro I know that messing with the Registry can have serious consequences, leaving it to a piece of software is a big no-no.
@@Rivenworld Exactly.
Agree to that.
The only time I clean the registry is when programs not working correct.
I use Revo Uninstaller to do just that. It removes files folders and registry leftowers that can prevent to a program not working after a new install.
I have never had a problem doing that. And programs usually work afterwards I have done that operation.
Some programs have tools to do that alsow. Is that the case I use the software providers tool.
I've been a Windows power user and software developer since before the Windows 95 days and the word on the street is that messing with the registry is dangerous. However I have to say in all the decades I've been messing with the registry I've not had one single problem. I'm sure it happens, but it also seems like one of those "Don't cross your eyes or they'll stay that way" myths.
Also Calculate Linux. When I first saw this, the computer didn't want to update at all and after waiting 5 minutes a lot of errors appeared, some of them core errors. No customer support, no one spoke to me in 10 minutes. I wouldn't use that distro anyway. I'm still using Windows 11.
Fortunately for me, not a single one of these apps holds even the slightest interest to me. I'm glad to see that opinion coincide with your video and affirm my preferences.
That is nice to hear. Thanks
What would you recommend instead of Adobe or free PDF software? Some sort of PDF reader and creator is necessary.
I would suggest Foxit Reader (Free) and Foxit PDF Editor. I haven't tried Foxit PDF Editor but I've heard it's supposed to be good.
the video is plaied in time. and suggest us to pay attention to some software. the voice sound clear with proper speed. a very good channle
Thank you so much for the kind words! I’ll keep working to bring more useful content your way-stay tuned!
I've recently installed Ventura. I comes with a copy of Quicktime Player version 10.5. The copyright dates from 2005-2022. If Apple stopped supporting Quicktime in 2016 why are they incorperating it in their latest OS?
I believe the video is talking about the version for Windows.
its an engine you find it in anything of apple processsing sound and video.
It contains Spyware now !!🥳
I have tons of PDFs. If I don't use Adobe Reader, what do you recommend? I've so far been using it since about 2005 with no detectable problems.
Been using Adobe reader for many years, whatever you use someone wont like it. I use AVG Malwarebytes (free). Never had a problem with utorrent either. Had that for years too
@@chrisgraver2112 foxit
what about Affinity Publisher 2 .. I don't use Affinity much but I just tried a pdf file in Affinity Publisher 2 and it worked , I have Affinity Designer 2, Affinity Photo 2 , Affinity Publisher 2 , what I like about Affinity it will open anything even more than Photo shop as far as images goes in Affinity Photo 2, I paid 30 bucks for a upgrade for all of it .
Most any modern browser will open and view PDFs. Most also work with fillable PDFs. I would also recommend removing Adobe Reader.
@@rogfromthegarage8158 Mine are stored on my computer. My browser as far as I know won't open those, but I'm asking about applications.
Quicktime came with my first non DOS PC. When I removed it, that computer died. Not a major loss though. It was a slow junker. 🙄
Why is VLC icon shown in the opening? I think you didn't mention about VLC.
VLC is fine. It can play media that most other software can't. I have never had a problem with.
Thank God. I am a heavy VLC user for my video editing works. Muting videos, adding and synchronizing soundtracks, etc.
I use GOM for playback, but VLC is a very useful tool for editing works. Could not find any other free software that could do all that.
The narrator did mention VLC as an alternative to one of the problematic programs but it was odd to see its icon among the rogues gallery at the beginning of the video.
Adobe acrobat reader - OK - what's the best alternative?
Foxit was good, but that was years ago, so check before you download.
All web browsers now allow you to read pdf files without any issue.
Drawboard PDF from Windows.
I use SumatraPDF - very lightweight, no ads, very simple interface, no spying detected (so far)
@@ShaunakHub
Does that mean I can uninstall Adobe Acrobat Reader without any problem?
As for Adobe Flash & Shockwave Player, do I need to replace those before uninstalling them?
It would be great to hear back from you, even if it's only a YES or NO. Many thanks.
I might mention my A/V, and that's ESET. It costs money, but is well worth it. I had trouble with just about every other A/V. Including Avast, AVG, Norton, McAfee and so on. I was anti-paying, but ESET is an exception. Well worth the cost. (The $59.99 one.
@@morganfbilbo462 ESET is solid.
Thanks for this! I found that I can open and manage .pdf's in Libre Office Draw, so, you bet I uninstalled Acrobat!
@@rogerbowen5753 this is nifty
I tried opening a 900+ page PDF in LO Draw and the load is very slow. But loading it with Okular was almost instantaneous. Okular is open source as well.
Note: I love LibreOffice so I am not intending to rag on them. I just am advocating for the most optimal tool for a given situation.
14:06 - what???
Modern routers do this automatically???
Maybe this is why my neighbour use Wifi channel 2 when I use Wifi channel 1???
That really tanks wireless speed for both of us, but their router doesnt care a bit 😡😡😡.
I don't trust Windows Defender; what's the verdict on AVG or Brave antivirus? And which PFD reader do you suggest? Also, is there a computer/mobile device cleaner that can be trusted; my computer has a SSD hard drive and I've heard bad reports on trying to clean them, so I don't, but I do have CCleaner on my mobile devices. I'll probably drop Avast when I get a new phone. But, seriously, what would you recommend to replace these programs with?
I wished Sygate had never been purchased by Norton. Full featured Sygate blocks all types of internet traffic and protocols. I wish there was an upgrade to a stand alone Firewall by previous Sygate engineers.
I started with Kaspersky long ago. Norton and McAfee were bloated dead whales weighing down the OS. But Kaspersky was clean and lean. When you only chose the AV and avoided the Anti-Virus suite, it was a no-brainer for me (My office has a lot of Russian and Ukrainian immigrants--and they went to a lot of websites that Kaspersky blocked) But when I heard the Feds thumbs-down Kaspersky... and certain Russian Oligarches started learning how to fly ... I had to say: "Poka, Poka..." I couldn't trust Kaspersky anymore. Exactly because the Russian Security suspicions. Now I'm using Malwarebytes--but DAMN! I miss the old Kaspersky!
What would you suggest for an AV?
Windows defender is decent. MalwareBytes premium for a good paid solution is the only one I still trust.
Nothing Windows has its own built in AV just type Windows button +R -> in RUN Bar Type mrt -> click OK -> scan type windows will pop up - Choose type of scan -> Next. this will checkand clean, and not delete needed files like CCleaner. CCleaner cost me big bucks after deleting very needed DLL files.
@@markusb2743 Thanks!
Kaspersky. Still use it.
Windows Defender.
thanks this is very helpful
You're welcome!
skype was accused of burning your fingers when it first started. now its a microsoft app................. say no more
Exactly. You get the point
Oh...And if it's just about ANYTHING promoted on RUclips ads, just hit "Skip ad in 5 seconds."
is adobe acrobat 64 bit the same as acrobat reader?
Hello, what do you think about Cleaner One Pro 6.6.0 ? Thank you.
For an Internet Security Suite, I've trusted ESET for years...
@@williamnessanbaum7464 ESET is a solid option
What do you recommend that I can use to replace McAfee.
@@jimchallender4616 I think you will find beater options and reasons why I recommend them here: Antivirus Tier List: The BEST Protection for Your Devices!
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Linux
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Great vid I agree entirely. I also found mac cleaner very dubious sucking people in with free and then charging like a wounded bull to fix any perceived problems. With so much trusted open source available I use these to teach computing with great success
I heard "If it's free you are the product". Any video converter?? I avoid any web page that can change file extensions.
I agree with all of them. I barely use Windows just for my Embroidery programs and apps, and have been using Linux for 15 years now, and only use the very basic apps for my needs, and avoid any game applications for Linux. Thanks for your excellent video!!!!
You are welcome
You can probably run those programs in Linux now; ever since the Steam Deck launched, Windows compatibility in Linux progressively became much easier to set up and use.
Not that it wasn't already there, but there was a lot more tinkering involved on the user side, even just 5 years ago.
There honestly aren't too many actual non-game applications that I was using in Windows recently that don't have a Linux alternative or native version, but I'm running those few Windows apps - as well as the games - through Heroic Game Launcher, now.
What’s wrong with Linux games?
It is listening to videos like this that confirm my choice to ditch Windows almost three years ago for Linux Mint. That alone solves all of these on your list except Zoom.
And Jitsi Meet solves that one.
Linux is all I run now, on several PCs.
Oh Linux mint is great for persons coming from the Windows ecosystem
@@fuzotech
I have been in IT and computers since the 80s.
Linux Mint was the distro more for friends and family than me. Given time, I could handle any of them.
After almost 3 years, Linux is now what my wife knows.
what can replace adobe reader?
@@RicardoRMartinelli I will go with Foxit
I didn't see any mention of Grisoft or Zone Labs products. So they're still good?
Ccleaner was banned because he could easy remove pre-installed Windows programs that cannot be removed in the usual way.
Revo Uninstaller can do that as well. I will prefer that program to uninstall programs and Windows stuff.
@@johnpedersen8387 I use Unlocker to remove programs, like Edge.
same at every free antivirus
@@johnpedersen8387Yes I agree with you about revo uninstaller. I have been using the free one for many years. I never had a problem with it .
CCleaner has malware
what about format factory ?
Stay away from “drivers” sites and utilities. Get your drivers from the original hardware vendor or device manufacturer.
If your hardware is obsolete/no longer supported, replace it.
Dishonorable mention: “manuals” sites are often/usually have infected PDFs.
This is spot on.
or in easy stay away from windows as a noob linux is much easier and on top security!
I never updated drivers for over 13 years on my Win7 machine and everything kept working just fine. Hell, I even disabled the nomal windows updates completely and it was fine. Even the very latest software and games worked without issues, except the ones who needed Win10 or later, like Steam and Unreal Engine 5. That was the only time I allowed updates, so be able to install Win10, then disable updates yet again. Until I bought this Win11 machine and I got updates disabled on it as well. No useless AI crap or Recall BS on my machine, which are the mother of all spyware by capturing everything you do on your pc every 5 seconds, extracting all data they can using AI and storing it in a local database, waiting to be uploaded by some hacker or even Microsoft themselves, including banking info, passwords and everything else.
i was told that Avast's paid version offers solid security with many advanced features, and it is considered safe for most users, so how true is that?
Kaspersky is still the best...!
@@pip5461 it’s obviously a very solid tool once you can look past the politics.
It has been banned in The U.S. and I believe in Canada as well ... make what you will of that.
how is Zone Alarm rated
Wasn't Zone Alarm bought by Kaspersky?
I used to used a lot of the programs in this video. Now I use Aura data delete and I feel a lot safer. Sadly I has to pay monthly but I think it's worth it for the price with all the features it has.
What about Advanced system care!? The main pain is all the pop ups.
For utorrent & ccleaner replace with pre bloatrware/spyware versions and turn updates off.
This makes sense
I agree with all, but i trust Kaspersky.
I want you to look into Tron anti-virus program?
years ago i had a nightmare w/ McAfee- unable to uninstall - i called 'customer service' & was basically told 'you put it in, you remove it'
McAfee often acts like the malware.
@@fuzotech my thoughts exactly
Hmmm, how to read pdf docs without Adobe Acrobat Reader??
I want to know about current problems with apps, not what happened 4 years ago.
@@jimdavis6833 You make a good point. But if you are truly staying safe, you decide on what you may trust by historical behavior. Hence why I will not want to use an app that has had a shady past.
In 2024 there's absolutely no need for Adobe reader
If it's free, you are the Product.
VLC doesn't play Blu-ray disks without adding a third-party program.
Yet!
Agree to what you are saying.
Maybe it is a good thing to mention always download program from official sites, and not falling into places that offer a lot og programs.
Even legit good programs can be bundled whit crap from these type of sites.
@@johnpedersen8387 This is spot on
So what’s the best antivirus to install on older windows machines (running legacy software that can’t be migrated to 10 or 11?
Back in the days of Windows 7, I used a download from Microsoft called "Microsoft Security Essentials." It's no longer available from Microsoft but if you do some searching, you might find some legacy versions available from other sources. I just did a quick search and found it on "Internet Archive."
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@@ghz24 That's not really an answer to my question. Although that appears to be your answer to every question.
@HVAC_Tips_Tricks_Calcs I would use Avast then
@@HVAC_Tips_Tricks_Calcs It may not be the answer to your question but it's the answer to your problem.
An antivirus won't protect you from an exploit.
An antivirus doesn't find security flaws.
If your OS is pre 10 it is already past getting security updates and any flaws found now will not be fixed.
I have alot of these programs and never got a virus.
I'll keep Adobe Flash on Windows XP thank you.
Actually it's μtorrent aka Micro Torrent. It's the smallest torrent client without an install. I use an older version which I never update along with an ipfilter to do safe transfers.
I'll also keep Adobe Reader.
Always scan any download you grab. Not all "pirated" software is bad & in this age of "Buy isn't owning" then pirating isn't theft.
How often have I heard the buy isn't owning saying? Well if I must use a PDF reader/editor, I love to use PDF Gear. You will quickly find out it is just as capable as Adobe Reader, but entirely free.
Helpful information. Thank you. ❤
Glad it was helpful!
CCleaner has a tendency to destructively remove program components for old software you are still using. I had a folder full of old desktop games from the early 2000s - wiped. Pain in the ass it's just as well I had backed up to optical media.
What about 360 Total Security Anti Virus ? I started using their Premium version since last year after having tried their Free version for years. It help me to find all the necessary drivers my computer needed. So far so good.
Doesn't appear malicious, just doesn't work well at a LOT of what it advertises, according to several reviews. Low detection rates, ransomware protection doesn't, etc.
No Norton..
Let's add software from Ubisoft which embeds itself in the registry and flagged as a critical component of the OS which cannot be removed.
Can u test comdo antvuis
I would like to add AVG virus protection software. I was running Win XP, and I unistalled it, and still left behind tacking software, that you can't get rid of. I changed to a newer computer, so the problem is now moot, but it is aggravating.
You were still using Windows XP?