The McAfee virus protection trial for our new laptop is running out ... Is there a good FREE virus protection software I should be looking at? running Windows 10.
thank you

I just use the built in one from Microsoft. Never a problem in several years.

Windows Defender, which is built into the latest versions of Windows 10, does a great job. No need for another unless you are seeking added piece of mind. But it comes with a caveat. The free one usually will have nag screens trying to get you to go to one of the paid versions.
Ed

There's many free Antivirus software programs, unfortunately some are only trial versions.

One worth considering is https://www.avira.com/en/free-antivirus-windows.
I have also used AVAST. https://www.avast.com/en-gb/index#pc

Try, as you can test a few and see which of them fits your requirements.

Avast works great I have the paid version

Windows Defender here too

https://www.superantispyware.com/free-edition.html

Works for me,

Gary

Bitdefender free is pretty good and less intrusive than Avast (which is why I swapped).

Tony, +2 or 3 for Windows Defender. Some of the tech guys that do podcasts are no longer recommending a program like Symantec or MacFee. The key as always exercise caution when opening attachments especially from those you don't know.

So what is everyone cooking for Christmas?

Oysters Rockefeller, crab cakes, Cream Of Crab Bisque, Garlic Bread - Hey, I live in Maryland! Over my lifetime, I've had all the turkey, spiral sliced ham, turkey stuffing, and pies I could ever want - now it's stuff I really like, year round!

Merry Christmas,

Gary

ALWAYS, Steve ... thanks ... I think at this point I will just stay with Defender ...

Yummmmy sounds delicious

Do what does THIS have to do with computer virus protection?!?!?

Gary I am making a fresh mozzarella and vine tomato candy cane
with a balsamic syrup drizzle as an appetizer...

Jerry having a big pre Xmas neighbors Holiday Dinner
preparing all the goodies as shown and many more,...
after dinner we'll sit around drink libations,
& sing Holiday songs too.
In between all of this my SX900 should arrive today also.


.........hey what's that ?
...my doorbell is ringing !!!

Ha ha has nothing to do with computer virus protection. But have to say DNJ’s candy cane looks great.

Jerry, You always have that great sense of humor.

........and while we’re talking about things that have nothing to do with a computer virus I’m typing this reply from 28,000 feet on a Southwest flight to Orlando. We were at 40k but it was too bumpy, it’s still bumpy and probably one of bumpiest flights I’ve ever been on. Getting back to computers if we didn’t have them or the great technology I would have never been able to post this.

Steve, sorry to hear yourhaving such a bumpy ride ... Hang tough, my friend ...

I've shown Donny's 'Peppermint stick Caprese' to a number of people ... It's a really cute idea ... I see the basilico (basil) leaves on the dish, but I think I would add a 'bow' of pesto to the stick ...
Yummmm

Thx Tony. We are on the ground all went well!!

Merry Christmas!!! Yes that food looks great especially after having a small bag of pretzels and another of Lorna Dunes

Good for you ...
Hope you didn't OD on those snacks ...

Hi Tony,
I’ve just been using Windows defender for the last few years.
I’ m just careful of what I download.

Spent a fortune over the years buying the BEST of the best. My son, who works in IT, just told me I was throwing money away.

That’s great advice Rikki. I’m using defender now and It seems to work well.
Mitch

Thank you all for your comments ...