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Is antivirus software necessary in 2020?
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<blockquote data-quote="Andy Ful" data-source="post: 894008" data-attributes="member: 32260"><p>There are some methods to find out that one has an infected computer without installing the AV in the system:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Inspecting the Windows system remotely (AV live CD or other tools from the remote system on the CD or pen drive). So, one can use the computer without AV until the night, then start the system from the AV live CD to perform the scanning and go to bed (can be as costly as paid AV).<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite109" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Inspecting the system via WD Application Control (WD disabled) set to audit. It is possible on any Windows edition.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Using other advanced tools to inspect the system periodically.</li> </ol><p>But, this would require much maintenance and skills from the user. Furthermore, in point 1 the malware can be found several hours (or a few days) after the infection. For points 2 and 3, the user can easily overestimate his/her skills.</p><p></p><p>Some users can probably use a highly restricted system or simply use Chromebook. These exotic methods can be effective for some users just like using the AV.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)"><strong>But still, the simplest and recommended method is just using real-time AV protection.</strong></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy Ful, post: 894008, member: 32260"] There are some methods to find out that one has an infected computer without installing the AV in the system: [LIST=1] [*]Inspecting the Windows system remotely (AV live CD or other tools from the remote system on the CD or pen drive). So, one can use the computer without AV until the night, then start the system from the AV live CD to perform the scanning and go to bed (can be as costly as paid AV).:) [*]Inspecting the system via WD Application Control (WD disabled) set to audit. It is possible on any Windows edition. [*]Using other advanced tools to inspect the system periodically. [/LIST] But, this would require much maintenance and skills from the user. Furthermore, in point 1 the malware can be found several hours (or a few days) after the infection. For points 2 and 3, the user can easily overestimate his/her skills. Some users can probably use a highly restricted system or simply use Chromebook. These exotic methods can be effective for some users just like using the AV. [COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][B]But still, the simplest and recommended method is just using real-time AV protection.[/B][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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