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Worm, trojan, whatever - I didn't read the links, I left that for you to do :) > You simply need to have common sense. I ran Windows ME (of all things) for se
by Jem 18y ago
Worm, trojan, whatever - I didn't read the links, I left that for you to do :)
> You simply need to have common sense.
I ran Windows ME (of all things) for several years with no AV, using just common sense. So, you don't "need" AV in Windows, but I would definitely recommend it.
Although I agree with what you're getting at, both your original comment and this one seems to be relying heavily on stereotypes more than actual fact. That's what I think is naive.
- wallflower 18y agoMicrosoft is getting better when it comes to default lockdown modes (Vista) but I believe Administrator by default is the reason why Conficker et al and botnets exist. I can't think of any good reason why the average home user needs to run as Administrative user, other than convenience. I have to "administer" my dad's old computer and I gave him a Limited User account. Yes, he complains about not being to install some software his friends email but no viruses, no spyware. Cuts down on support calls and unnecessary trips home.