I recently acquired a new desktop computer and yesterday upgraded from Windows 8.1 Preview (which I basically didn't use, awaiting the 'official' 8.1). On my old computer, which ran Windows 7, I utiilized Avast, Advanced System Care, YTD downloader, UMPlayer - all downloaded from www.cnet.com. Now, I am wondering can I, should I, download these products (if they would work on Windows 8.1) or not?

So, if anyone has experience/knowledge in this area, I would appreciate and info, thoughts.. Thanks

PS Not knowing what I should do, I am inclined to give it a try.

You have good virus protection and spyware protection built in. So you do not need Avast. I would leave it a while to see if you need the others as many things heal themselves with inbuilt self monitoring.

You have good virus protection and spyware protection built in. So you do not need Avast. I would leave it a while to see if you need the others as many things heal themselves with inbuilt self monitoring.

Thanks for your input.

You have good virus protection and spyware protection built in. So you do not need Avast.

Microsoft themselves are now saying that MS Security Essentials/Defender only offers basic protection. I recommend adding something extra like Avast.

Advanced System care is probably pointless and VLC has got to be the best free all-round media player available (along with Foobar2000 for audio, naturally).

You have good virus protection and spyware protection built in. So you do not need Avast.

Microsoft themselves are now saying that MS Security Essentials/Defender only offers basic protection. I recommend adding something extra like Avast.

Advanced System care is probably pointless and VLC has got to be the best free all-round media player available (along with Foobar2000 for audio, naturally).

AIMP3 trumps Foobar2000 for me.

YTD downloader works on windows 8.1.

YTD downloader works on windows 8.1.

Thanks to everyone for their input.