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How To Identify And Remove Slow Windows 10 Antivirus Software (2020)

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If You Decide To Install An Antivirus With Better Performance And Detection Rates, Return To Add Or Remove Programs And Uninstall The Old Antivirus. If Possible, Uninstall Any Other Security Tools Included With It. When Prompted To Restart, Do So.

Step By Step Instructions

Click On The Start Menu Button.
STEP 1: Click On The Start Menu Button.
Type In Add Or Remove Programs.
STEP 2: Type In Add Or Remove Programs.
Click Add Or Remove Programs.
STEP 3: Click Add Or Remove Programs.
Scroll Through The List To Identify The Antivirus Or Security Package.
STEP 4: Scroll Through The List To Identify The Antivirus Or Security Package.
Open A Favorite Web Browser And Go To www.craigthetechteacher.com/avcompare.
STEP 5: Open A Favorite Web Browser And Go To www.craigthetechteacher.com/avcompare.
Choose Consumer.
STEP 6: Choose Consumer.
Click Test Results.
STEP 7: Click Test Results.
Choose Microsoft Windows As The Platform.
STEP 8: Choose Microsoft Windows As The Platform.
Under Test Methods, Only Select Performance Tests.
STEP 9: Under Test Methods, Only Select Performance Tests.
Make Note Of The Top FREE Antivirus Option. In This Demonstration, It Is Avast! Free Antivirus. 
WARNING! Almost Every FREE Antivirus Is Only Licensed As Free For Personal Use. If This Is A Business Or Enterprise Computer, Then You Must Make Note Of And Purchase The Top PAID Antivirus Option.
STEP 10: Make Note Of The Top FREE Antivirus Option. In This Demonstration, It Is Avast! Free Antivirus.
Under Test Methods, Select Real-World Protection Tests.
STEP 11: Under Test Methods, Select Real-World Protection Tests.
Make Sure The Antivirus Choice Has At Least 2 Out Of 3 Stars.
STEP 12: Make Sure The Antivirus Choice Has At Least 2 Out Of 3 Stars.
Under Test Methods, Select Malware Protection Tests.
STEP 13: Under Test Methods, Select Malware Protection Tests.
Once Again, Make Sure The Antivirus Choice Has At Least 2 Out Of 3 Stars.
STEP 14: Once Again, Make Sure The Antivirus Choice Has At Least 2 Out Of 3 Stars.
If You Decide To Install An Antivirus With Better Performance And Detection Rates, Return To Add Or Remove Programs And Uninstall The Old Antivirus. If Possible, Uninstall Any Other Security Tools Included With It. When Prompted To Restart, Do So.
STEP 15: If You Decide To Install An Antivirus With Better Performance And Detection Rates, Return To Add Or Remove Programs And Uninstall The Old Antivirus. If Possible, Uninstall Any Other Security Tools Included With It. When Prompted To Restart, Do So.
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Lesson Summary:

This lesson can be found within my book 27 Amazing Windows 10 Performance Boosting Tips: A Complete Visual Guide For Beginners, Intermediates & Experts. The goal of this lesson is to teach the user How To Identify And Remove Slow Windows 10 Antivirus Software in 2020, This lesson is performed using a complete visual guide. First, we will assess the primary skill one user will obtain through the lesson. Second, a brief risk analysis of how the lesson can impact system performance and security. Finally, we conclude with learning why this particular lesson is important.

Skills Obtained In This Lesson:

Skills Obtained In How To Identify And Remove Slow Windows 10 Antivirus Software
Skills Obtained In How To Identify And Remove Slow Windows 10 Antivirus Software (2020)

Risk Analysis Of This Lesson:

Risk Analysis Of How To Identify And Remove Slow Windows 10 Antivirus Software
Risk Analysis Of How To Identify And Remove Slow Windows 10 Antivirus Software (2020)

Why Learning How To Identify And Remove Slow Windows 10 Antivirus Software (2020) Is Important:

ATTENTION! A Better Performing Antivirus Is Installed In A Later Step Of This Guide. It Is Not A Good Idea To Run A Computer Without An Antivirus INSTALLED Unless There Is Some Other Method To Secure The Device From Infections.

WARNING! Almost Every FREE Antivirus Is Only Licensed As Free For Personal Use. If This Is A Business Or Enterprise Computer, Then You Must Make Note Of And Purchase The Top PAID Antivirus Option

Is Antivirus Software Still Necessary?

Antivirus software is still a necessary evil in today’s marketplace. It’s effortless to take security software for granted — Microsoft Windows 10 ships with Windows Defender. Windows Defender is a quality product; however, Microsoft isn’t exactly known for antivirus software. For this reason, it is typically vital for you to have a full antivirus software package installed on your Windows operating system along with Windows Defender. With this in mind, not all antivirus software packages are created equal. 

You can get an antivirus with inferior performance and detection rates. Slow antivirus software reduces the overall performance of your machine. The irony is the main benefit for antivirus software is to prevent viruses from slowing down your computer.  Of course, another great feature of antivirus software is that it protects your critical data and operating system from damage or theft. Thankfully, there is an excellent resource called AV-Comparatives. 

Why Are Antivirus Software Reviews Helpful?

This neutral, third-party antivirus software review company regularly benchmarks and updates users on the latest antivirus software statistics. These benchmarks are beneficial when you are trying to decide what antivirus software do you want to use.  Many computers ship with an antivirus installed on them. It is either Norton or McAfee. while these two antivirus software packages aren’t necessarily awful, they also aren’t necessarily the best.

The comparison is made using the performance reports at AV-Comparatives. One other important note to make, never install more than one antivirus on a machine at the same time.  Multiple antivirus software packages significantly reduce PC performance and likely lock up or freeze your computer at random.

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Author:Craig Chamberlin

Craig Chamberlin is an active professional IT Administrator, E-Commerce Web Developer and SEO Expert at Precision Electric, Inc. The basic motto of "Always improving towards the ever elusive ideal" guides his approach to teaching, life as well as business.