The previous windows operating systems need to have antivirus software on My Computer for using USB drivers efficiently. The same is utmost required for security concerns and, if not being done correctly, may make you prominent to different malware infections or virus attacks. Now with Windows 10 and Windows 11, you have a built-in security software aka Microsoft Security. So if you are using that, you do need to have another one. However, if you use something else, then you need to understand.