Windows 7 without Antivirus

A word off advice get a anti virus, you can pick up thing by doing nothing on your computer.

Capella said:

Does anybody here run windows 7 without an antivirus? I don't go to any really malicious sites and I find that antiviruses are usually more trouble than they are worth.
btw, this is my first post

All I use is the Microsoft Security Essentials which is free and light weight.
That's all I have running now and I don't go to any bad sites but if you Google a subject it is possible you select a bad site and can be infected.

I'd suggest trying MS Security Essentials just to make sure.

http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/


Try is.. I fell confident you will really like it.

Welcome Capella!

I strongly advise you to get a anti-virus program. You never know where viruses may come from. Even harmless emails from your mom could contain something.

As long as you are physivally connected to the internet, you are not safe. The anti-virus programs only reduce the risk, never eliminate it.

If you get a keylogger, and become a victim of identity theft, you will kick yourself for a long time. The security is well-worth the performance impacts.

I recommend Microsoft Security Essentials, as other have recommended. It barely affects performance, and it should bring considerable peace of mind.

That said, you are on to something; common sense is by far the best security system. No anti-virus can take its place.

~JK

Capella said:

Do I need to install anything else besides it?

No, MSE is a stand-alone application. All you need to do is download and install it.