You already have all you need, Windows Defender and Malwarebytes, anything more is overkill.

Make to to turn off this setting in Malwarebytes " Always register Malwarebytes in the Windows...

Just to ad to this, Hasleo has made major changes and added more features since that comparison test was done, developers are very active and respond quickly to any requests or bugs. They have added...

I've heard this many times but have yet to see proof, could you supply some?

Another program worth mentioning is Hasleo.

You should backup to both a cloud backup and a local backup ( portable hard drive). The portable is there if your computer fails, the cloud is there is your portable drive fails.

Do you have this setting off?
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Did you turn if off in Task Scheduler?

Not sure I'd put much faith in a list that includes Adaware or SuperAntiSpyware.

My list:

Eset Online Scanner
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool

[QUOTE=Steve C;2565525]Fine if you like to install Chineses software[/QUO

If it works why would anyone care?

Try this:

2023 Completely Free Windows Backup Software for Windows 11/10/8/7 - Hasleo Backup Suite Free

privacy.com does not work outside the USA so a no go for most.
You give them your name, date of birth, email , address and link to a checking account, great.....until they get hacked.

I'm more worried about my bank, my health care system, Revenue Canada, credit card company, or anywhere else I have information stored getting hacked than my cloud storage. Because its only a matter...

There are a lot of cheaper options for cloud storage. Try to find something with zero knowledge encryption which means all of your data and password is encrypted and that the provider cannot even see...

Installing another anti-virus such as Norton will automatically disable Defender.

You should have more CPU usage dedicated to a scan not less, that way it finishes faster. Don't schedule a scan as they are not really needed on a daily or even weekly basis, just do one occasionally...

I like Defender UI as you can delete protection history with it, its next to impossible to delete it otherwise.

Is it safe to use Kaspersky? Probably
Is the Russian government forcing Kaspersky to turn over client data? Doubtful, but we may never know.
Should you trust the Russian government? Absolutely...

If you want to enhance Defender's protection just use Configure Defender, its as simple as downloading it and clicking one button.

Ok, no problem.

I was just answering the question about alternatives, no where in the question was the word "free" mentioned.

Nope, there are other excellent anti-virus products such as Kaspersky, Bitdefender, Eset and FSecure .

The helpers in the Malwarebytes forum recommend not turning this option on unless you actually think you may have a rootkit on your rig.

All you need for a blocker is UBO.

If you use the internet then then its virtually impossible to get any privacy. You can only limit it, one of the best ways to do this is not using any social media.

Norton trying to upsell you useless garbage. All you need for browser extesnions are UBO and Malwarebytes Browser Guard, one for ads one for protection.

Yes, I forgot about Sophos.
I said it was harder to use based on posts in Wilders from people who have used Sandboxie for years, David is getting guys to run scripts to use or correct options....