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anti virus tools

G

gordon

Flightless Bird
I have read a number of recomendations on this newsgroup for the
Malwarebytes anti malware tool..I use avast antivirus, and my question is
it it advisable to have both running in real time?
 
R

Richard in AZ

Flightless Bird
Malwarebytes requires the paid-for version to have it run in the background real-time.
Advisable? Too many personal opinions to get a fair answer to that question.
Yes, it will operate along with Avast and there is a good chance that what one misses the other will
catch.
Anti-malware and anti-virus programs can co-exist, but two antivirus programs usually just fight
each other.

"gordon" <gordon@microsoft.com> wrote in message news:el6iCS4RLHA.6032@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>I have read a number of recomendations on this newsgroup for the Malwarebytes anti malware tool..I
>use avast antivirus, and my question is it it advisable to have both running in real time?
>
 
G

gordon

Flightless Bird
Yes that's what I understand what I dont seem to find an answer to is this,
is malwarebytes an antivirus tool or an antispyware tool and it seems that
there is a grey area between the two. At the moment I am running both in the
background and there does not seem to be a conflict. Oh and I know this is a
windows xp group so sorry for posting it here but you guys always seem to
be the most helpful.
"Richard in AZ" <me@mailinator.com> wrote in message
news:%23Z4yxV4RLHA.3488@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Malwarebytes requires the paid-for version to have it run in the
> background real-time.
> Advisable? Too many personal opinions to get a fair answer to that
> question.
> Yes, it will operate along with Avast and there is a good chance that what
> one misses the other will catch.
> Anti-malware and anti-virus programs can co-exist, but two antivirus
> programs usually just fight each other.
>
> "gordon" <gordon@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:el6iCS4RLHA.6032@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>I have read a number of recomendations on this newsgroup for the
>>Malwarebytes anti malware tool..I use avast antivirus, and my question is
>>it it advisable to have both running in real time?
>>

>
>
 
P

PA Bear [MS MVP]

Flightless Bird
MBAM is an anti-spyware utility, one that's usually updated at least
once-a-day. There's no reason whatsoever to keep the free version of MBAM
installed. (And should MBAM find & remove anything, chances are there's
more to do to remove all traces of all hijackware, something that's best
left to experts in such matters IMHO).

Only the paid version of MBAM provides realtime protection.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002


gordon wrote:
> I have read a number of recomendations on this newsgroup for the
> Malwarebytes anti malware tool..I use avast antivirus, and my question is
> it it advisable to have both running in real time?
 
U

Unknown

Flightless Bird
I use Microsoft Security Essentilas and have never had a problem (virus,
spyware or malware).
"gordon" <gordon@microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:eMWU6c5RLHA.3792@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Yes that's what I understand what I dont seem to find an answer to is
> this, is malwarebytes an antivirus tool or an antispyware tool and it
> seems that there is a grey area between the two. At the moment I am
> running both in the background and there does not seem to be a conflict.
> Oh and I know this is a windows xp group so sorry for posting it here but
> you guys always seem to be the most helpful.
> "Richard in AZ" <me@mailinator.com> wrote in message
> news:%23Z4yxV4RLHA.3488@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Malwarebytes requires the paid-for version to have it run in the
>> background real-time.
>> Advisable? Too many personal opinions to get a fair answer to that
>> question.
>> Yes, it will operate along with Avast and there is a good chance that
>> what one misses the other will catch.
>> Anti-malware and anti-virus programs can co-exist, but two antivirus
>> programs usually just fight each other.
>>
>> "gordon" <gordon@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:el6iCS4RLHA.6032@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>I have read a number of recomendations on this newsgroup for the
>>>Malwarebytes anti malware tool..I use avast antivirus, and my question is
>>>it it advisable to have both running in real time?
>>>

>>
>>

>
>
 
N

Nil

Flightless Bird
On 29 Aug 2010, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in
microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:

> MBAM is an anti-spyware utility, one that's usually updated at
> least once-a-day. There's no reason whatsoever to keep the free
> version of MBAM installed.


You're proposing to uninstall Malwarebytes and reinstall it every time
you want to do a scan?!?! That would be a colossal waste of my time,
not to mention that when you need it most you might not even be able to
get on the internet, or to their web site, or reinstall it even if you
can get there.
 
P

PA Bear [MS MVP]

Flightless Bird
Nil wrote:
>> MBAM is an anti-spyware utility, one that's usually updated at
>> least once-a-day. There's no reason whatsoever to keep the free
>> version of MBAM installed.

>
> You're proposing to uninstall Malwarebytes and reinstall it every time
> you want to do a scan?!?! That would be a colossal waste of my time,
> not to mention that when you need it most you might not even be able to
> get on the internet, or to their web site, or reinstall it even if you
> can get there.


Who asked for your opinion?
 
T

The Real Truth MVP

Flightless Bird
Ignore that drunk. His bad advice is one reason I put him in my sig.


--
The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
*WARNING* Please Do NOT follow any advice given by the Trolls listed
below. Trolls CAN NOT help you. They latch on to my posts like leeches.
David H Lipman, Peter Foldes, Barry Schwarz, PA Bear, Leythos.




"Nil" <rednoise@REMOVETHIScomcast.net> wrote in message
news:Xns9DE3B3CE7805nilch1@130.133.4.11...
> On 29 Aug 2010, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in
> microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:
>
>> MBAM is an anti-spyware utility, one that's usually updated at
>> least once-a-day. There's no reason whatsoever to keep the free
>> version of MBAM installed.

>
> You're proposing to uninstall Malwarebytes and reinstall it every time
> you want to do a scan?!?! That would be a colossal waste of my time,
> not to mention that when you need it most you might not even be able to
> get on the internet, or to their web site, or reinstall it even if you
> can get there.
 
T

Twayne

Flightless Bird
In news:el6iCS4RLHA.6032@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl,
gordon <gordon@microsoft.com> typed:
> I have read a number of recomendations on this newsgroup
> for the Malwarebytes anti malware tool..I use avast
> antivirus, and my question is it it advisable to have both
> running in real time?


It is not advisable to have two anti-virus programs running in real time;
they can trip over each other and report on each other.
You can however run spyware detectors and malware detectors at the same
time; malwarebytes is more a malware detector & I haven't heard of it
creating problems plus had it running here ini addition to norton AV at one
tme.

HTH,

Twayne`
 
T

Twayne

Flightless Bird
In news:%23T4$kG9RLHA.2104@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl,
PA Bear [MS MVP] <PABearMVP@gmail.com> typed:
> Nil wrote:
>>> MBAM is an anti-spyware utility, one that's usually
>>> updated at least once-a-day. There's no reason
>>> whatsoever to keep the free version of MBAM installed.

>>
>> You're proposing to uninstall Malwarebytes and reinstall
>> it every time you want to do a scan?!?! That would be a
>> colossal waste of my time, not to mention that when you
>> need it most you might not even be able to get on the
>> internet, or to their web site, or reinstall it even if
>> you can get there.

>
> Who asked for your opinion?


You did, when you posted the misinformation. Sh_t happens; just correct it
and go on about your business. If I'm wrong, meaning you are right, that
there is "no reason to keep ... installed" then you should follow it up with
details of why. Why?

HTH,

Twayne`
 
T

Twayne

Flightless Bird
AHH,, PCBUTTS, the infamous poser, pretender, plagiarist and pirated
software expert. Ignore this one at all costs, even if he looks like he's
right.

If you want, try a google search for "the real truth mvp" and "pcbutts".
Lots of hits!

HTH,

Twayne`
 
N

Nil

Flightless Bird
On 29 Aug 2010, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in
microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:

> Nil wrote:
>>> MBAM is an anti-spyware utility, one that's usually updated at
>>> least once-a-day. There's no reason whatsoever to keep the free
>>> version of MBAM installed.

>>
>> You're proposing to uninstall Malwarebytes and reinstall it every
>> time you want to do a scan?!?! That would be a colossal waste of
>> my time, not to mention that when you need it most you might not
>> even be able to get on the internet, or to their web site, or
>> reinstall it even if you can get there.

>
> Who asked for your opinion?


You did, when you spoke out in a public forum.
 
A

Anthony Buckland

Flightless Bird
"gordon" <gordon@microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:el6iCS4RLHA.6032@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>I have read a number of recomendations on this newsgroup for the
>Malwarebytes anti malware tool..I use avast antivirus, and my question is
>it it advisable to have both running in real time?
>


What the two partners are doesn't seem to matter.
But "both" is to be avoided. Pick one. Pick the
right one, of course. :)
 
J

John Hacker

Flightless Bird
On 29/08/2010 22:40, Nil wrote:
> On 29 Aug 2010, "PA Bear [MS MVP]"<PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in
> microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:
>
>> MBAM is an anti-spyware utility, one that's usually updated at
>> least once-a-day. There's no reason whatsoever to keep the free
>> version of MBAM installed.

>
> You're proposing to uninstall Malwarebytes and reinstall it every time
> you want to do a scan?!?! That would be a colossal waste of my time,
> not to mention that when you need it most you might not even be able to
> get on the internet, or to their web site, or reinstall it even if you
> can get there.



I would ignore everything written by that nutter by the name of
Pig-Bear. He knows nothing about computers and all he says is to keep
installing all the anti-virus/anti-spyware software available on this
planet and keep scanning your system and hope that they will find
something!.

He is completely idiot and he needs his brain to be examined after
October 2010 when these newsgroups will shut down. Otherwise he won't
be welcomed on M$ Forums.
 
P

PA Bear [MS MVP]

Flightless Bird
Hey, Paddy, your bridge called & said it's time you came home.

The Real Truth MVP wrote:
> Ignore that drunk. His bad advice is one reason I put him in my sig.
 
P

PA Bear [MS MVP]

Flightless Bird
Eat it, ~BD~

John Hacker wrote:
> I would ignore everything written by that nutter by the name of
> Pig-Bear...
 
U

Unknown

Flightless Bird
Why did you give yours?
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23T4$kG9RLHA.2104@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Nil wrote:
>>> MBAM is an anti-spyware utility, one that's usually updated at
>>> least once-a-day. There's no reason whatsoever to keep the free
>>> version of MBAM installed.

>>
>> You're proposing to uninstall Malwarebytes and reinstall it every time
>> you want to do a scan?!?! That would be a colossal waste of my time,
>> not to mention that when you need it most you might not even be able to
>> get on the internet, or to their web site, or reinstall it even if you
>> can get there.

>
> Who asked for your opinion?
 
U

Unknown

Flightless Bird
John told the truth. What happened to your 'bite me' retort?
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23t$NhbASLHA.5732@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Eat it, ~BD~
>
> John Hacker wrote:
>> I would ignore everything written by that nutter by the name of
>> Pig-Bear...
 
B

Beck N. Call

Flightless Bird
Because you're a hooplehead and he's a helluva lot smarter than you.

"Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message
news:%23uK%23tGFSLHA.5388@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Why did you give yours?
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23T4$kG9RLHA.2104@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Nil wrote:
>>>> MBAM is an anti-spyware utility, one that's usually updated at
>>>> least once-a-day. There's no reason whatsoever to keep the free
>>>> version of MBAM installed.
>>>
>>> You're proposing to uninstall Malwarebytes and reinstall it every time
>>> you want to do a scan?!?! That would be a colossal waste of my time,
>>> not to mention that when you need it most you might not even be able to
>>> get on the internet, or to their web site, or reinstall it even if you
>>> can get there.

>>
>> Who asked for your opinion?

>
>
 
B

Beck N. Call

Flightless Bird
bite him
"Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message
news:-OdnM1HFSLHA.5388@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> John told the truth. What happened to your 'bite me' retort?
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23t$NhbASLHA.5732@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Eat it, ~BD~
>>
>> John Hacker wrote:
>>> I would ignore everything written by that nutter by the name of
>>> Pig-Bear...

>
>
 
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