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Are Avira (free) and Spybot the same basically?

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03-Apr-2009, 12:51 PM #1
Are Avira (free) and Spybot the same basically?
Am I wrong to have both Spybot & Avira free versions installed? Do they do essentially the exact same thing...if so, which one should I un-install?
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03-Apr-2009, 12:53 PM #2
Avira is an antivirus, not Spybot. Spybot is basically an anti-spyware. Leave both.
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03-Apr-2009, 01:41 PM #3
Suggest replacing free Spybot with free Superantispyware
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