[seespotrun]

Hi,

I am quite familiar with all the best free av's like AVG, Avira and Avast. What I'd like to know is what are the top 3 free antispyware/antimalware apps out there currently?

As I write this, I believe Spybot and Ad-Aware are no longer very good and slow the system down too much..etc...

I think Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is a top one......any others that anyone recommends that is free, light on system resources and top notch?

What does anyone think about Spywareblaster?

[Phantom010]

Along with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, SuperAntiSpyware is also highly recommended.

Spywareblaster is a good complement to have.

[Kenny94]

Malwarebytes, Malwarebytes and Malwarebytes.

[Phantom010]

Originally Posted by Kenny94

Malwarebytes, Malwarebytes and Malwarebytes.

I can also recommend a fourth one: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware...

[seespotrun]

Thanks guys,,,haha

[flavallee]

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.44

SUPERAntiSpyware 4.33.0.1000

Run a scan with them at least once a week(after first updating their definition files), then select and remove EVERYTHING they find.

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[tomdkat]

You know, I find SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes will each find things left behind by the other and in one case, I've found Spybot 1.6.2 found traces of stuff after running both SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes.

So, I tend to run all three even though I don't have TeaTimer enabled in Spybot.

Peace...

[Snagglegaster]

I think some of your choices in malware protection depend on what you want from the product, and what sort of price (performance, potential software conflicts, money) you can accept. I use NOD32 AV as my first line of defense, and mostly use malware removal tools like Malwarebytes, etc. to perform regular scans in case anything may have slipped past NOD32

I don't have a high degree of confidence that most of the real-time malware blockers are going to intercept more than a good AV program will, though I think they do a better job of finding and removing some malware after the fact. That includes both free and paid software.

Personally, I like Malwarebytes and Spybot Search & Destroy as supplements to my AV software. And, just like tomdkat says, DO NOT use System Protection/Tea Timer in Spybot. System Protection only monitors some registry changes and has ZERO ability to scan files for potential infections in real time. On the other hand, Spybot's immunize feature can block access to thousands of web sites that contain malware. Malwarebytes Antimalware offers a similar feature, but only in the paid version. Spybot's free. Because Spybot S&D blocks these sites by adding Hosts File entries, you are protected while using any browser.

On the other hand, I'd agree that Ad-Aware has become useless, just like Windows Defender. I also don't use or recommend
using a third-party firewall like Zone Alarm, Comodo, etc.

[Snagglegaster]

Originally Posted by seespotrun

Hi,

I am quite familiar with all the best free av's like AVG, Avira and Avast. What I'd like to know is what are the top 3 free antispyware/antimalware apps out there currently?

As I write this, I believe Spybot and Ad-Aware are no longer very good and slow the system down too much..etc...

I think Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is a top one......any others that anyone recommends that is free, light on system resources and top notch?

What does anyone think about Spywareblaster?

Actually, the free version of Malwarebytes provides no realtime protection whatsoever. You only get that with the paid version. And, I'll say again that I don't think any of the "for pay" antimalware programs are worth the cost of admission.

[Byteman]

Hi,

To the benefit of the users and makers of the various "fuller featured" security suites, some flexibility is allowed you as far as what parts of the suite you want to use, or even install at any given time.... say for example, you like to not use a spam blocker, (most of the suites have this available) - but you can opt to not install that spam blocking program during Setup for the main security suite. You can re-run Setup and Remove or ADD whatever part you wish to, or the various programs that make up the main suite have their OWN Uninstaller....

Reviews of what one security oriented site considers the best of 2010 >> http://www.all-internet-security.com..._software.html

Firewalls have levels of protection and for antivirus programs like Avast!, the antivirus/antispyware has levels of intensity, as well. The amount of interaction with the programs is affected by the strength you select. Antivirus programs that used to be only that are now antispyware also....and more, so you do have to find out exactly what you get.

You really have to take a long look at what you are considering, find out what it's parts are made up of, versus what you want it to protect you from. I think the best we can do, is check for quality, intensive testing results like get posted here quite often....of course our individual experience matters too, but one must look at the controlled testing results.

Some one in another thread here voiced a question about cost> I dare say every one of the ones available today have Trial versions, and most of those, can be easily converted to the premium version, so you do not even have to go through the UNinstall , and NEWinstall as we used to do. Also offered are program removal tools, which are becoming neccesary to uninstall the whole security suite successfully. Look around at sites like Amazon.com for bargains....or rebates offered in the online merchandiser's like Tigerdirect.com, Newegg.com, geeks.com., Staples, OfficeMax, etc.... tons of places online to find reduced, on sale, rebated or 40% off any given week.
I can't see why anyone would not just start trying one of the more common ones> they do work, for the majority without much hassle, and they all have user forums to get help. Try one!

Here is a small cost comparison > http://www.pcmag.com/category2/0,2806,4829,00.asp

Just be sure you do not try using more than one full-featured suite at a time, and do not use two antivirus programs (Norton, McAfee, etc together, it will create problems.... even if you "keep one active and not starting up" don;t believe it because things are different these days. Most of the suites during installation check for other programs and will refuse to install, that is if you are lucky..... if a conflict does occur they can be difficult to fix.


*rant's over!*