On Tue, 10 Dec 2019 12:42:26 -0600, Lynn McGuire
wrote:

“Microsoft to end updates to Windows 7’s free AV software, Security
Essentials”

https://www.computerworld.com/articl...ssentials.html

“When support for Windows 7 ends on Jan. 14, Microsoft will also stop
providing new malware signatures for its home-grown Security Essentials
software.”

Ok, this is not good. Microsoft is playing hardball here.

It'll just boost the sale/usage of "compatible with Win 7"
AVs.

I am not impressed with any of the other antivirus products.


Kaspersky is usually top in detection. Just ahead of
BitDefender.
Plus with Kaspersky you have the option to turn off sending
all your Internet activity/unknown files to headquarters.
Even so, I haven't used a resident AV for ages (5 years?)
It's not difficult to avoid malware.
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