@esseldee
My sympathies on your situation, facing so many oldies like ourselves. For what it's worth I dumped Kaspersky earlier this year after so many Governments warned on its security risks and W10 Defender has done a fine job for us both so far.
Best wishes, I hope things work out.
Mike

@ Malwaremike

Many thanks Mike. Keep well
Sellick

An occasional scan using the free version of Malwarebytes might be an idea as well as just Defender. Just for reassurance.

In reply to a post by pluralist:

An occasional scan using the free version of Malwarebytes might be an idea as well as just Defender. Just for reassurance.

If you're the type whom goes on dodgy websites, but don't keep the likes of MalwareBytes Free installed. Uninstall after scan.

(I don't actually think it adds much value on Win10/Win11 these days)

Why uninstall the free one? It doesn't do anything until asked to, at which point it updates if necessary.

In reply to a post by esseldee:

I have become unhappy with Kaspersky Internet Security and uninstalled it.
Anyone have suggestion for a free programme please?

I use AVG and have for many years its free and is highly recommended in the review sites -

https://uk.pcmag.com/antivirus/120817/the-best-free-...

Avast and AVG are owned by the same company i chose AVG as i prefer the simpler user interface.

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Edited by Jack_Hackett (Sat 17-Sep-22 17:02:07)

I have Malwarebytes Premium installed and running alongside Windows Defender. MBAM does a daily scan at the end of which I get a pop up telling me the scan is finished, that's the only time I'm aware of it. I do a weekly full scan manually with Defender. The two get along very well together.

In reply to a post by longedge:

I have Malwarebytes Premium installed and running alongside Windows Defender. together.

He asked for free internet security Malwarebytes premium is advertised at £29.99 for one device and £69.99 for more than one.

Edit to add second price.

Edited by Jack_Hackett (Sat 17-Sep-22 17:47:00)

I have Malwarebytes Premium installed and running alongside Windows Defender. together.

The OP asked for free internet security Malwarebytes premium is advertised at £29.99 for one device and £69.99 for more than one.

Edit to add second price.

Edited by Jack_Hackett (Sat 17-Sep-22 17:47:52)

In reply to a post by pluralist:

Why uninstall the free one? It doesn't do anything until asked to, at which point it updates if necessary.

To avoid any malware you may pick up working around it.