Ad-Aware(free) vs Malwarebytes(free) vs Spybot:S&D(free)

[Saruman]

Which one of these do you recommend and why?

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2374093,00.asp

http://www.malwarebytes.org/

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/home/index.html



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And are these "realtime"

I heard spybot is not realtime.
I heard malwarebytes is realtime.
Ad-aware?

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Ccleaner

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[GardsJr]

I personally use Malware AntiBytes, the fast scan is extremely good and the long scan, while taking an extremely long time (mine took 3 hours without finishing) is very thorough. However, I haven't used the other two, so I can't downtalk the other two.

 

[Saruman]

Is the free version of MalwareBytes "realtime" ?

I use Avast ocassionally and do not want conflicts.

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[Mik.]

Malwarebytes removes malware and the other removes viruses.

 

[Saruman]

http://support.kaspersky.com/kis2012?level=2

Kaspersky 2012 recently came out.

Decisions, decisions...

 

[NBK*Twitch]

The problem with comparing these products is they each do their own thing.

Spybot is anti spyware

AdAware is anti adware.

Malware bytes is just a malware scanner.

Malwarebytes scans for everything ad aware and spybot does. It does also have a paid version with real time protection. The free version however does not.<br /><br />-- 14 Jun 2011, 13:16 --<br /><br />

Is the free version of MalwareBytes "realtime" ?

I use Avast ocassionally and do not want conflicts.

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No there is not,and if you are already using avast all you need is malwarebytes free.

 

[Saruman]

Ok, thanks guys for your feedback.

 

[XcapeX]

I find Ad-Aware as the better choice.

 

[cityStatic]

They all do different things.

Ad-Aware is anti-adware
Malwarebytes' is anti-malware
Spybot S&D is anti-spyware

-- June 14th, 2011, 6:25 pm --

The problem with comparing these products is they each do their own thing.

Spybot is anti spyware

AdAware is anti adware.

Malware bytes is just a malware scanner.

Malwarebytes scans for everything ad aware and spybot does. It does also have a paid version with real time protection. The free version however does not.

-- 14 Jun 2011, 13:16 --

Is the free version of MalwareBytes "realtime" ?

I use Avast ocassionally and do not want conflicts.

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No there is not,and if you are already using avast all you need is malwarebytes free.

Oops, didn't see this :lol:<br /><br />-- June 14th, 2011, 6:26 pm --<br /><br />

Malwarebytes removes malware and the other removes viruses.

Virus is a type of malware :rofl:

 

[MrPeter1985]

Realtime AntiMalware/SpyWare is not needed if you have a good AV. But I prefer SuperAntiSpyware Portable. You do not need to install it. Viruses and Malware are unable to hide from it as its an .BAT file and is downloaded under random file names. I have cleaned many - many Rogue AV's with this neat little TOOL. I recommend it to anyone infected. Cheers!

 

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