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Free. Windows 7’s built-in security tool, Microsoft Security Essentials, only offers basic protection — especially since Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 7 with critical security updates. An unsupported OS is never 100% secure, but AVG antivirus will continue to prevent viruses, malware, and other threats.
Does Windows 7 have a built-in antivirus?
Windows 7 does have some built-in security protections, but you should also have some kind of third-party antivirus software running to avoid malware attacks and other problems — especially since almost all victims of the massive WannaCry ransomware attack were Windows 7 users. Hackers will likely be going after …
How can I use Windows 7 without antivirus?
Here’s how to have a safe PC without antivirus software.
- Use Windows Defender. …
- Keep Windows updated. …
- Monitor your PC using the System and Maintenance window. …
- Uninstall programs you don’t need. …
- Get rid of browser extensions you don’t want. …
- Manage browser files. …
- Delete files securely. …
- Be vigilant.
