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Malwarebytes software - Any good ?

ShootersHillGuru
ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,658
edited March 2011 in Troubleshooting
Been recommended to download this (free version) and run it in conjunction with my anti virus. Any comments please from all you who know about such things. Many thanks

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  • HarryHutchens
    HarryHutchens Posts: 541
    I'm no expert here but I think it's worth having. I had a pretty shocking virus a while back and used it to get rid, even after Microsoft Security Essentials couldn't do anything to remove it.
  • ellisaddick
    ellisaddick Posts: 1,435
    Personally I do not like it I have found 10 bit security 360 good and less intrusive, it is also freeware.
  • Exiled_Addick
    Exiled_Addick Posts: 17,209
    I use that, seems to work well on my system as tool to routine check my other free anti-virus softeware is picking everything up.
  • McBobbin
    McBobbin Posts: 12,058
    I think it's worth having, as you only need to run it once in a while. Ad aware is quite useful to
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,658
    [cite]Posted By: McBobbin[/cite]I think it's worth having, as you only need to run it once in a while. Ad aware is quite useful to

    Thanks chaps. What's Adware ?
  • Full Metal Addick
    Full Metal Addick Posts: 278
    [cite]Posted By: ShootersHillGuru[/cite]Been recommended to download this (free version) and run it in conjunction with my anti virus. Any comments please from all you who know about such things. Many thanks

    I installed it on my PC recently. All it appears to do is flag/warn against tracking cookies which do nothing more than record all your online shopping browsing/interests. If you empty your Temp Internet Folder before running it then if reports that your PC is clean.

    I use AVG and ZoneAlarm which I consider to to more important when it comes to defending your computer.
  • Full Metal Addick
    Full Metal Addick Posts: 278
    [cite]Posted By: ShootersHillGuru[/cite]
    [cite]Posted By: McBobbin[/cite]I think it's worth having, as you only need to run it once in a while. Ad aware is quite useful to

    Thanks chaps. What's Adware ?

    It alerts you to tracking cookies on your PC
  • F-Blocker
    F-Blocker Posts: 3,409
    edited March 2011
    I use both Malwarebytes and Avast.

    Edit: ...and AVG too!
  • csr_cafc
    csr_cafc Posts: 267
    Yes very good at getting rid of malware and the like. Saved alot of peoples laptops at work/time reloading an OS by using this.
  • buckshee
    buckshee Posts: 7,869
    I use a MacBook , job done

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