I've been getting a lot of questions about antivirus software for Windows. Because antivirus software is essential for safety, it's important to know how it works.
Here are some answers:
Q: Once Windows 7 is no longer supported by Microsoft, will antivirus software be enough to protect our PCs?
Dick Bielke and Lucy Winn, Edina.
A: No. Starting in January, 2020, Windows 7 will no longer receive security updates from Microsoft.
If new Windows 7 security flaws are discovered after that, no antivirus program will be enough to protect your PCs. You will need to upgrade to a newer operating system to be safe.
Q: Does Microsoft's free antivirus software conflict with many other antivirus programs?
David Hobart, Minneapolis