Originally Posted by
etphoto Windows Defender will handle 90% of the risks but if you visit "questionable" sites you might want to explore some paid protection options.
At work we often advise customers by saying that paid protection options might be arguably better, but for the most part the built in Defender is good enough. Some people have used certain antivirus programs for years, and feel uncomfortable with anything else. I personally as a consumer do not like to use a 3rd party option.
Originally Posted by
RumoredNow For extra piece of mind, keep the freeware version of malwarebytes on hand as you can always use it in addition. It isn't either/or and does not interfere or conflict with Defender/Firewall/Smart Screen.
Yes, Malwarebytes is designed to run along side other antivirus programs. We often advise Malwarebytes, whether the customer chooses Windows' built in antivirus or a 3rd party option.