anti virus software?

[badham21]

Is it necessary and is it available?

 

[mrasmussen]

I'm sure the security companies would want you to think it is necessary. I don't believe there are any AV clients yet but I'm sure their coming.

 

[Golou]

Defender is built in, no need for them.

 

[MSurfaceWA]

Agree with Golou, and I will add Defender does quite well for a free program both on detection and resource usage.

 

[TrentonT]

Agree with Golou, and I will add Defender does quite well for a free program both on detection and resource usage.

Short but sweet DITO. Defender dose what it is designed for with very little overhead.
I use it on my desktops, laptop and now my Surface with no issues.

 

[Rick Sutliffe]

I use defender on all my pcs 2 desktops, 2 laptops and the Surface. I believe it is the same as Microsoft Security Essentials and have recommended and installed it on most of my client's pcs.

 

[bosamar]

It is virtually impossible for the RT tablet to get a virus because it does not allow non-apps (executable programs) to load into the RT operating system. The Pro version of course is just like any other x86/64 windows PC and will require protection.

 

[mrasmussen]

even with defender, other companies will most likely come out with their own av apps...

 

[Golou]

It is virtually impossible for the RT tablet to get a virus because it does not allow non-apps (executable programs) to load into the RT operating system. The Pro version of course is just like any other x86/64 windows PC and will require protection.

True but like most said with out executable programs, you are fine really with just defender.

 

[ArnoldC]

It is virtually impossible for the RT tablet to get a virus because it does not allow non-apps (executable programs) to load into the RT operating system. The Pro version of course is just like any other x86/64 windows PC and will require protection.

Ditto. I don't think it is needed, until some Modern UI virus pops in.

 

[Arctherus]

It is virtually impossible for the RT tablet to get a virus because it does not allow non-apps (executable programs) to load into the RT operating system. The Pro version of course is just like any other x86/64 windows PC and will require protection.

This......