Does the Microsoft surface require me to download antivirus software?

[Oisin]

[skipper68]

Anything from Microsoft needs antivirus.
Go to Avast! and get a free download.
It's a light system, not filling up your free space.

[ELfaGeek]

If your tablet's Operating System is RT, check for Anti-Malware apps on the Windows App store.

If none there for RT, you're safe without it.

[DEEJAY]

No, Microsoft has its own Protection Installed and you can check this via your Control Panel - System & Security - Windows Firewall. However Security soft-wear like McAfee or Norton is a better alternative which will give you a Site Adviser and Family Protection which allows you to block websites which contain unsuitable material e.g. adult, freeware etc.

Keep well away from Security sites which people recommend you 'download' for free' as they do not work and will give you problems i.e. allow access to your computer through the 'back-door' and you will not realise it.

[Spieler]

no it doesnt
get the Microsoft surface RT
it really is an amazing tablet
it has a 10.6" screen with very good and high resolution
colors look clear and sharp on it
the tablet build quality is amazing
it feels perfect and its made from solid materials
the os on the tablet which is windows 8 is also amazing
its fast and fluid and also simple and easy to use
its made with touch in mind
the web browser is extremely good its fast and pages load up quickly
and it supports flash which is a huge plus and which is something that is lacking on most android tablets and all ios tablets
battery life is very good and would easily get you through more than 10 hours of heavy use
you can download apps from the windows marketplace which has many high quality apps
thousands of apps are being added everyday
more than 2000apps were added in less than 2 days
it does have more than 25000 apps now and like I said it will keep on increasing
it has dual cameras and both of them take amazing photos and videos
it has deep social network integration(skype,facebook,twitter,linke… and so on)
you also get Microsoft office 2013 for free on it
and if you get the keyboard and attach it to it you'll have a laptop
overall the surface is an amazing tablet and you should get it
hope i helped
tell me if you decided to
and if you got any question or need any help you can email me at spieleranswers@outlook.com