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It's been a long while since i used a desktop and honestly can't remember what antivirus software i used, and even then, probably the landscape has changed over the years.

Atm i've been winging it with just Windows Defender (no custom configuration) and scanning any thing that looks suspicious on VirusTotal, but probably that would be not enough.

I'm thinking on get a couple of pirated files, so i'd like to be as secure as possible.

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[-] DAMunzy@lemmy.world 83 points 1 year ago

Just stick with Windows' built-in security. Only download from trusted pirate sites.

[-] CorrodedCranium@leminal.space 17 points 1 year ago

FMHY has a pretty good Wiki for that kind of thing

[-] Username2345@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Thanks a lot for the tip! i found the site and looks extremely useful

[-] Username2345@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Thanks! Default settings or there is something i need to configure?

[-] ViridianNott@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

After setting up the PC, search “defender” in the toolbar and poke around a little bit. The security settings are very intuitive, so I’m sure you can modify things to your liking.

[-] deleted@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

And use VirusTotal when in doubt.

[-] ABCDE@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Exactly the same as what I did (I think it was called Microsoft Security Essentials); things are a lot more locked-down these days, never had a virus or issue in many many years (then moved back to Apple).

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