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ThingsGottaChange

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I heard Panda was a good one. SummerSnow Jun 2017 #1

Really? To me, $25/year for very comprehensive protection on up to 3 computers hlthe2b Jun 2017 #2

Absolutely agree Egnever Aug 2017 #11

All I use now is avast BootinUp Jun 2017 #3

You can still use MBAM as standalone scanner/removal tool... Earth Bound Misfit Jun 2017 #4

Pay for Malware Bytes. It's worth every penny. leftofcool Jun 2017 #5

I did too. OnDoutside Jun 2017 #6

For Windows, I've always liked Avast Wednesdays Jun 2017 #7

Shareware On Sale has a giveaway for Zemana Premium Anti-Malware Earth Bound Misfit Jul 2017 #8

Taking it out for a test drive! ThingsGottaChange Jul 2017 #9

I would avoid that like the plague Egnever Aug 2017 #13

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Any protection worth using is going to require a reboot to uninstall Egnever Aug 2017 #12

I think it's worth the money matt819 Aug 2017 #14

SummerSnow

(12,608 posts)

1. I heard Panda was a good one.

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Mon Jun 26, 2017, 10:30 PM

Jun 2017

hlthe2b

(106,237 posts)

2. Really? To me, $25/year for very comprehensive protection on up to 3 computers

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Mon Jun 26, 2017, 10:31 PM

Jun 2017

Is a real bargain. They are very responsive and seem to stay on top of new threats.

I don't like paying for things I don't need but I don't begrudge malwarebytes that amount of money...?.

Egnever

(21,506 posts)

11. Absolutely agree

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #2)

Fri Aug 25, 2017, 05:58 PM

Aug 2017

It's well worth the money.

BootinUp

(48,922 posts)

3. All I use now is avast

Reply to ThingsGottaChange (Original post)

Mon Jun 26, 2017, 10:54 PM

Jun 2017

Haven't had any probs since I switched to it on 3 different computers. And I frequent dangerous sites all the time. Freedom ya know?

Earth Bound Misfit

(3,556 posts)

4. You can still use MBAM as standalone scanner/removal tool...

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Mon Jun 26, 2017, 11:06 PM

Jun 2017

as I understand it, the paid version includes "live" protection, other stuff. I never used the MBAM pro and only use online scanners like Eset or Kaspersky from time to time, no real-time protection for me... I make regular backups just in case.

One that gets good reviews is Emsisoft Anti-Malware https://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/antimalware/
Similar to MBAM there's a free (on demand) & Pro version (Real-Time, Online)

Read some good revues for Zemana Antimalware https://www.zemana.com/?__c=1
I'm not familiar with the product, it's on my to-do test list.

HitMan Pro gets good revues also: https://www.hitmanpro.com/downloads.aspx

leftofcool

(19,460 posts)

5. Pay for Malware Bytes. It's worth every penny.

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Tue Jun 27, 2017, 12:00 AM

Jun 2017

OnDoutside

(20,649 posts)

6. I did too.

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Tue Jun 27, 2017, 12:09 AM

Jun 2017

Wednesdays

(20,308 posts)

7. For Windows, I've always liked Avast

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Tue Jun 27, 2017, 12:22 AM

Jun 2017

It's got its annoyances, but it's been pretty good for me as a first line of defense. Combined with Ad-block Plus on Firefox, I haven't had any serious infections in many years.

If what you say is true about Malwarebytes, that's disappointing since I've often used it as my backup.

On edit, one caveat: I'm not a heavy net surfer, especially to risky sites. YMMV.

Earth Bound Misfit

(3,556 posts)

8. Shareware On Sale has a giveaway for Zemana Premium Anti-Malware

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Sat Jul 1, 2017, 09:05 AM

Jul 2017

https://sharewareonsale.com/s/zemana-antimalware-giveaway-coupon-sale

Ends midnight 7/02/17

Zemana AntiMalware serves double-duty. It’s a PC cleaner and at the same time, it protects your computer from various threats like malware and viruses.

It cleans up your PC in a just matter of minutes. It blocks not just viruses, but also other potential threats such as malware, trojans, root-kits, ransomware, boot-kits and zero day malware in real time.

It also helps improve your online experience by removing all the annoying pop-ups and annoying toolbars from your browser, the kind that often come preloaded with unwanted download and upgrades.

Not only that, Zemana AntiMalware uses Pandora Real Time Sandbox Technology to detect and eliminate threats, which leaves zero-day malware power-less. As for the program’s functionality, Zemana AntiMalware comes packaged in one of the lightest-weight file sizes at this level of protection, using only 5MB of disk space.

ThingsGottaChange

(1,200 posts)

9. Taking it out for a test drive!

Reply to Earth Bound Misfit (Reply #8)

Sat Jul 1, 2017, 06:25 PM

Jul 2017

Thanks much!

Egnever

(21,506 posts)

13. I would avoid that like the plague

Reply to Earth Bound Misfit (Reply #8)

Fri Aug 25, 2017, 06:06 PM

Aug 2017

The disclaimer basically screams scam me.

You are allowed to use this product only within the laws of your country/region. SharewareOnSale and its staff are not responsible for any illegal activity. We did not develop this product; if you have an issue with this product, contact the developer. This product is offered "as is" without express or implied or any other type of warranty. The description of this product on this page is not a recommendation, endorsement, or review; it is a marketing description, written by the developer. The quality and performance of this product is without guarantee. Download or use at your own risk. If you don't feel comfortable with this product, then don't download it.

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Egnever

(21,506 posts)

12. Any protection worth using is going to require a reboot to uninstall

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Fri Aug 25, 2017, 06:01 PM

Aug 2017

matt819

(10,749 posts)

14. I think it's worth the money

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Tue Aug 29, 2017, 11:23 AM

Aug 2017

I use the paid versions of Malwarebytes and Bitdefender. I use the computer for my business, and it's not worth the risk of a free version missing something or providing fewer features (even if I don't use those extra features often). I also run the free version of Super AntiSpyware now and then, and it hasn't picked up anything that Bitdefender might have missed.