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27-Aug-2009, 09:32 AM #1
Solved: AVGfree + MalwareBytes + SUPER = redundant?
Hiya. I'm running AVG Free 8.5, SUPER Anti-Spyware and Malware Bytes' Anti-Malware. I'm concerned that I might have one program too many. Do these programs overlap or do I truly need all 3?

Also, I've been firewall free for a couple years now and find my browsing speed much improved. I was using ZoneAlarms. Am I crazy and I should reinstall it?
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27-Aug-2009, 09:36 AM #2
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and SuperAntiSpyware don't have to run in real-time protection. The free versions will do just fine. Scan your computer once or twice weekly, depending on your online activity.

As for not using a firewall, yes, you are crazy!
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i would install a firewall but not zone alarm free. here is a website that rated firewalls. i myself use comodo free 3.11 , it is rated # 3.


http://www.matousec.com/projects/pro...ge/results.php
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28-Aug-2009, 10:40 PM #4
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Yes, keep AVG8, Malwarebytes, and SUPERAntiSpyware.
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29-Aug-2009, 06:16 AM #5
Thanks, all. I kept the 3 programs and added a firewall.
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