I am currently using Webroot but starting to think it does not play nice with MSFS2024. Any suggestions for a good program that has no issues with 2024?

Thanks

Just stick to the default windows one mate. Does the job, all the other ones just bloat your system and cause issues. 

9 minutes ago, rick celik said:

Just stick to the default windows one mate. Does the job, all the other ones just bloat your system and cause issues. 

Thanks. I have heard that, just wanted confirmation that is an accurate statement.

Agreed, the days of needing third party antivirus are past us.

Yeah, I haven't used third party stuff in a decade now. 

Yes, I have not used third-party virus detection for several years. Just keep Windows and especially Defender up to date and be vigilant about what sites you go to and what you click. 

I use MalwareBytes, they have different subscriptions levels and you can also set folder exceptions it will not monitor.

Edited December 10, 2025Dec 10 by SayAgain

As above, plus:
You are your own best antivirus device.
Don't open unsolicited emails.
If you do, never click on any link inside them.
Don't click on any website link that you don't trust, be careful where
you visit and you will be fine.

Gone are the days when you needed (if you ever really did), awful resource hogs like AVG, Norton etc. Used to be you couldn't install anything without looking very carefully to see what else was going to be installed without you realising it as these programs were bundled with just about everything. And then getting rid of them was a nightmare. All you need is Windows and some common sense now. 

3rd party av a complete waste of money.

Windows Defender

Another vote for default Windows Defender.  I'm not an IT security expert but I talk to people who are and they say Defender is as good as anything else (if not better).  

The problem is that the former "trusted" names in the business have been bought and sold so many times now that those original companies no longer exist.  The names that used to be the most trusted are just brands that have been bought and sold.  

Whatever AV software you choose, exclude the msfs directory and exe from being scanned. You could probably keep your current AV if you do this.

BitDefender (the free version) is pretty good. I also run a Malwarebytes scan every month or so.

7 hours ago, Reader said:

As above, plus:
You are your own best antivirus device.
Don't open unsolicited emails.
If you do, never click on any link inside them.
Don't click on any website link that you don't trust, be careful where
you visit and you will be fine.

Great advice.  Any anti-virus should be considered your final line of defence.