Don’t Buy Antivirus Software for Your Windows 8 Computer

As an in home computer tutor here in Honolulu Hawaii , I’m often called to setup new computers for Oahu residents and businesses. Many of these big box electronic stores make more money by selling you a security or antivirus software package with your new computer whether it needs antivirus software or not!


Why Is This a Big Secret?


When the distributors discovered Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system was going to be released with good, built in antivirus software, they got upset. You see, the distributors make a lot of money getting companies such as Mcafee and Norton to buy contracts to have their antivirus software preinstalled. One big box electronic store makes a habit of selling Kaspersky to all new computer users. Most computer users haven’t got a clue what comes with Windows 8, they rely on the honesty of the electronic store selling the computer users the antivirus software package.


NEVER ONCE have I heard anyone say,


“Now Windows 8 already comes with built in antivirus software, but you can buy this if you like.”


NO! All I ever hear them do is try to sell the antivirus package as though it was a must for protection of your Windows 8 computer!


To Activate Windows Defender in Windows 8


Uninstall the trial version for whatever antivirus software the distributor had contracted.

Restart the computer

Check the Action Center to make sure Windows Defender Activated.


That’s it!


I could go into a few more tricks and tips of course, but the main concept here is STOP PAYING FOR SOMETHING YOU DON’T NEED!!


About The Author



J. Richard Kirkham is an in home computer tutor here in Honolulu Hawaii and one of the best computer virus removal specialists on Oahu. He is the author of The Ultimate Virus Removal Toolkit and Instructions

 

J. Richard does Windows Defender work and/or is compatible with all other browsers (Firefox, Chrome, etc)?

 

qwikad, yes, it works with it. I will alo add that with Windows 8, you can rely on Microsoft security essentials and defender.

 

Microsoft Security Essentials IS Windows Defender with Windows 8. It was even expanded for even more security which is what ticked of the distributors.

Rick

 

Good one. Antiviruses slow down computers a lot too. Although I have had some problems being solved by Antivirus on my PC and on my laptop the Windows Defender never did something so far. I don't know if it's as good but probably it should do the trick too.

 

dude i havnt had a antivirus on my pc for the last 3 years. I dont download on any torrent and dont go on malicious website so i dont feel like i need one.

 

The biggest problems right now are from weaknesses constantly being found in Java and Adobe flash. Since we all have these on our computers it's possibly just a roll of the dice getting caught by one.

One thing to avoid is downloading from third party sites. I've had computer clients here in Honolulu Hawaii take realistic warnings on web pages seriously and download what they thought were updates to Java or Adobe. The only updates that should be accepted appear as a bubble in the lower right hand side of your screen as you face it.

Rick

 

I don't think there is such a need for me to use an antivirus because I seldom browse the internet and I don't let other people to use my computer without my permission. Or should I say I have not enabled any accounts except my name.

 

how can save from anti virus.i have no much more idea.