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Is it essential to run an antispyware antimalware?

by Mar 18, 2012 12:40AM PDT

I am already using security essentials. Is it necessary to run an antispyware antimalware along with it? If so which one? Usually the top rated are malwarebytes and hijackthis...

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Quick answer, YES
by Forum moderator Mar 18, 2012 1:03AM PDT

Microsoft Security Essentials is fine as an anti-virus scanner with some anti-spyware built in, but no anti-virus will find all malware threats.

That is why we usually recommend the free versions of Malwarebytes Anti-malware and SUPERAntiSpyware.

HiJackThis is not an anti-malware scanner. It is a tool to find out running processes on a system.

Mark

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In the latest PCWorld . . .
by Mar 18, 2012 11:03AM PDT

ratings, Windows Essentials was ranked very low. I agree with Mark but recommend free Avira for virus protection.

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YES!!! now visit the security, virus and malware forum here
by Mar 18, 2012 1:05PM PDT
http://forums.cnet.com/spyware-viruses-security-forum/

Review the sticky, top post and do take the advise. You just can't take things for granted, attacks vary and you need all the various protection out there, even freebies are worth it. if you like buying a "security suite" as in a bundlw s/w or package is also worth it, cash well spend.

FYI- I was attacked and my s/w reduced the damage or hassles. I did recover with little effort. So, I suggest you have something more than "essentials s/w".

tada -----Willy Happy
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