[PraiseTheLord]

I have a maybe simple-minded question: If one never does updates to win7, does it help to have one the the better virus protection programs ?

[dayglored]

It’s a good idea to have “one of the better virus protection programs” regardless of which version of Windows you have, and especially if you don’t do regular security updates. In the case of Windows. 7 there are some good choices, even Microsoft’s own Microsoft Security Essentials isn’t too bad, and Defender is pretty decent.

I’ve found the large 3rd party programs from McAfee, Symantec, and the like are much more troublesome, but YMMV.

Most important is to be careful when out on the internet. Web surfing is a potentially dangerous activity if one is unprotected.

[catnipman]

“I have a maybe simple-minded question: If one never does updates to win7, does it help to have one the the better virus protection programs ?”

not really.

you’re best bet is turn off updates and make a new administrator login and convert your current login to “limited user”, and then use the new admin account only for system maintenance like add/remove/update software and hardware like printers and do your regular work on your converted limited user account ...