2015-10-02, 23:15
(2015-10-01, 11:48)MasterPhW Wrote: If the app can't be launched minimized, there's no (proper) way to disable the splash screens etc.
Also, you know, that AVG is selling your personal data for using their software? And why does a HTPC needs a special security solution? The windows internal should be more than enough for the movie and series watching user.
When Windows Defender debuted in Windows XP it had a 90% detection rating if memory serves. Nowadays, MS Security Essentails/Windows Defender barely achieves a 50% rating for malware detection. Like pretty much every other piece of add-on software MS has ever produced, it's been left to stagnate. An after-market solution is essential, not just for file scanning (which is pretty much all Windows Defender does) but also intrusion prevention and privacy concerns. With regards which one you use, well that's personal preference. I went back to Norton AV, after many years relying on Windows Defender, as my preferred option (Bitdefender) causes BSOD's with my Gigabyte motherboard. In it's defense, Norton isn't nearly as bad as it was a few years back. There are probably better solutions out there, but at this stage, I wouldn't recommend Windows Defender as your only defense.