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Does Windows Firewall eliminate the need for antivirus software?
Lazyn05
No, it is not compulsory or requirement for Windows 7. But, it is extremely recommended to have these software. Firewalls and Antivirus will help your operating system (or sometimes, the whole computer) to be free from virus. They will maintain your computer to it's best state if used properly with antivirus and firewalls.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoI would say it's quite opposite. Nowadays you must have anti-virus software on your computer regardless whether you have firewall or not.
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