Windows 10: Is it necessary to install an antivirus in Windows 10?

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  1. PUERTAS12
    puertas12 Win User

    Is it necessary to install an antivirus in Windows 10?


    I am pretty new in Windows 10 and I am suprised that Virus & Theat protection has a green tick. Upon now it was necessary to install an antivirus. Does Windows 10 comes with propiertary antivirus? How reliable is it?

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    puertas12, Jul 28, 2019
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    Is antivirus necessary for Windows 10?

    Windows 10 ships with the in-built Anti-Virus product Windows Defender.

    I suggest to take the time to read the following articles:

     
    Jsssssssss, Jul 28, 2019
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  3. EXODUSPRIME1337
    exodusprime1337 Win User
    windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Jul 28, 2019
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    BlanketsHouse Win User

    Is it necessary to install an antivirus in Windows 10?

    Is antivirus necessary for Windows 10?

    is antivirus necessary for windows 10?

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