Antivirus – Windows Report – Error-free Tech Life https://windowsreport.com Time-saving software and hardware expertise that helped 500MM+ PC users. Guiding you with how-to advice, news and tips to upgrade your tech life. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:52:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-cropped-winrep-favicon-1-70x70.png Antivirus – Windows Report – Error-free Tech Life https://windowsreport.com 32 32 Can Antivirus Detect & Remove Ransomware? https://windowsreport.com/can-antivirus-detect-ransomware/ https://windowsreport.com/can-antivirus-detect-ransomware/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=1242780 Ransomware is the most deadly attack which encrypts the user data and denies access to the infected computer. The hackers then demand the victim to pay a ransom if they do not want their confidential data to be made public,  So, the question arises whether antivirus software is capable of successfully detecting and removing ransomware […]

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Can an Antivirus be Hacked? [Prevention Guide] https://windowsreport.com/can-antivirus-be-hacked/ https://windowsreport.com/can-antivirus-be-hacked/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=1242583 With the growing cyber threats and latest hacking techniques, the tools designed to protect us, such as antiviruses might sometimes cause your system to become vulnerable.  Sometimes, users cannot help but wonder whether their antivirus program is safe or can be hacked.  This guide will illustrate how even the most robust antivirus systems may be […]

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Avp.exe: What Is It & How to Fix Its High Memory Usage https://windowsreport.com/avp-exe/ https://windowsreport.com/avp-exe/#respond Sun, 04 Jun 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=1203747 If you’ve noticed your computer using a lot of RAM and come across avp.exe, you may wonder what it is and how to resolve it. So, in this article, we’ll delve into the executable, explaining its functions and offering practical solutions to problems around it. What is avp.exe? The avp.exe process is connected to the […]

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Windows Security shows Unknown? Here’s Why https://windowsreport.com/windows-security-shows-unknown/ https://windowsreport.com/windows-security-shows-unknown/#respond Sat, 03 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=1202622 Several Windows users have reported that Windows Security shows Unknown status out of nowhere for various security features. Apart from this, the Local Security Authority Protection within Core Isolation selection is disabled despite being turned on, and it is impossible to scan your PC to identify and eliminate viruses and malware.  If a similar case […]

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Windows Defender vs Norton: Which One Should You Use? https://windowsreport.com/windows-defender-vs-norton/ https://windowsreport.com/windows-defender-vs-norton/#respond Tue, 04 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=1164433 In today’s world, it is very important to keep your PC up to date, not only in terms of the latest updates and drivers but with the latest antivirus tool. While Windows OS comes built-in with Windows Defender, people still prefer opting for a third-party antivirus tool such as Norton. Norton has been in the […]

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Windows XP Antivirus: 8 Top Picks That Still Support This OS https://windowsreport.com/antivirus-windows-xp-service-pack-3/ https://windowsreport.com/antivirus-windows-xp-service-pack-3/#comments Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:03:47 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=102879 Windows XP was released for manufacturing on August 24, 2001, and was supported by Microsoft until April 8, 2014. During those years, the operating system became widely adopted. If you happen to be a part of those Internet users that are on Windows XP, finding a good third-party antivirus should be a high priority. Although XP is […]

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Best Antivirus for Amazon Fire Tablet: 8 Top Picks of 2023 https://windowsreport.com/antivirus-software-amazon-fire-tablet/ https://windowsreport.com/antivirus-software-amazon-fire-tablet/#respond Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:23:30 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=659942 Amazon Fire tablet allows you to perform one of the best entertainment experiences on a tablet. It is possible by using Fire OS, which is based on the Android model. When working online, one of the most important aspects to take into consideration is antivirus software for the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet, or any […]

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Best Open Source Antivirus in 2023 [Out of 25 Tested] https://windowsreport.com/open-source-antivirus/ https://windowsreport.com/open-source-antivirus/#comments Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:10:55 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=172253 Open-source antivirus software can help protect your PC against all digital threats, viruses, and malware. For those unaware, an open-source antivirus denotes a program for which the original source code is made available for free and may be modified and redistributed. There are a few open-source antivirus software on the market that will bring you […]

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How to Disable Windows Defender SmartScreen: 5 Easy Steps https://windowsreport.com/windows-defender-smartscreen-disable/ https://windowsreport.com/windows-defender-smartscreen-disable/#respond Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=1147473 Windows Defender SmartScreen helps protect you against web-based threats by checking URLs against a list of known malicious websites, which hackers often use to spread viruses and other types of malware. Some people disable Windows Defender SmartScreen because it slows down their PC or they don’t like the messages it pops up. If this sounds […]

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Best Antivirus For Windows 10 In 2023 [Out of 25 Tested] https://windowsreport.com/best-antivirus-windows-10/ https://windowsreport.com/best-antivirus-windows-10/#comments Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:33:00 +0000 https://windowsreport.com/?p=22029 The digital world is becoming increasingly part of our lives, but that also means that cyber threats are just as abundant. In this guide, we explore the best antivirus for Windows 10. Malware is evolving increasingly, and antivirus tools are keeping up, constantly updating their libraries to recognize as many new threats as possible. If […]

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