I have a paid subscription to McAfee antivirus which covers viruses & malware. Do I really need another program like Malwarebyts? Ed
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There is no disadvantage of having the free version (standalone) copy of Malwarebytes to do a periodic scan. You will find that it catches stuff McAfee does not.
I have had a couple of weird PC infections that got by my McAfee tools, and searching online for fixes led me to try Malwarebytes. That tool cleaned up the problem in both cases.
Haven't had a problem for several years and I have to admit that I don't think I've ever loaded Malwarebytes on my present home PC, but it does seem to be a handy tool for some infections.
Haven't had a problem for several years and I have to admit that I don't think I've ever loaded Malwarebytes on my present home PC, but it does seem to be a handy tool for some infections.
If you have the room on the hard drive, I would install it and see if it catches anything. I think Malwarebytes now installs a real time scanner of some sort so you don't want that active as I've read that more than 1 security software running at the same time can cause issues.
I haven't used a paid security suite in years so I can't comment on how good or bad McAfee or any of them for that matter are at catching anything. I have gone through a few free virus software programs as some have let something through; I would imagine paid programs are probably similar - there are good and not so good programs out there. With McAfee being part of Intel I would hope it's the best!
I haven't used a paid security suite in years so I can't comment on how good or bad McAfee or any of them for that matter are at catching anything. I have gone through a few free virus software programs as some have let something through; I would imagine paid programs are probably similar - there are good and not so good programs out there. With McAfee being part of Intel I would hope it's the best!
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Originally Posted By: Kamele0N
CCleaner is all you need additionally...
Not sure what you're saying here. CCleaner is all you need, or using CCleaner along with McAfee and Malewarebytes is all you need?
CCleaner is all you need additionally...
Not sure what you're saying here. CCleaner is all you need, or using CCleaner along with McAfee and Malewarebytes is all you need?
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Originally Posted By: Eddie
I have a paid subscription to McAfee antivirus which covers viruses & malware. Do I really need another program like Malwarebyts? Ed
Be careful what you allow Malwarebytes to either delete or quarantine. It listed my Triple Play provider (WOW cable) as a bad guy. Same with CCleaner. Both of these softwares have been known to have compatability issues with the last two major updates done with Windows 10.
Both are great products and I have just recently used both. But read very carefully what it lists as problems inside your computer. Just hover over each listing with your mouse cursor and the programs shown will expand just enough, to get a better understanding of what it wants you to quarantine or delete.
It may even ask you to delete stuff from McAfee. So be aware and act accordingly.
I have a paid subscription to McAfee antivirus which covers viruses & malware. Do I really need another program like Malwarebyts? Ed
Be careful what you allow Malwarebytes to either delete or quarantine. It listed my Triple Play provider (WOW cable) as a bad guy. Same with CCleaner. Both of these softwares have been known to have compatability issues with the last two major updates done with Windows 10.
Both are great products and I have just recently used both. But read very carefully what it lists as problems inside your computer. Just hover over each listing with your mouse cursor and the programs shown will expand just enough, to get a better understanding of what it wants you to quarantine or delete.
It may even ask you to delete stuff from McAfee. So be aware and act accordingly.
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Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
Be careful what you allow Malwarebytes to either delete or quarantine. It listed my Triple Play provider (WOW cable) as a bad guy. Same with CCleaner. Both of these softwares have been known to have compatability issues with the last two major updates done with Windows 10.
Both are great products and I have just recently used both. But read very carefully what it lists as problems inside your computer. Just hover over each listing with your mouse cursor and the programs shown will expand just enough, to get a better understanding of what it wants you to quarantine or delete.
It may even ask you to delete stuff from McAfee. So be aware and act accordingly.
Good to know, haven't had to run Malwarebytes since I moved up to W10 and will keep this in mind if I end up loading it due to an issue that gets by McAfee.
Thanks for sharing!
Be careful what you allow Malwarebytes to either delete or quarantine. It listed my Triple Play provider (WOW cable) as a bad guy. Same with CCleaner. Both of these softwares have been known to have compatability issues with the last two major updates done with Windows 10.
Both are great products and I have just recently used both. But read very carefully what it lists as problems inside your computer. Just hover over each listing with your mouse cursor and the programs shown will expand just enough, to get a better understanding of what it wants you to quarantine or delete.
It may even ask you to delete stuff from McAfee. So be aware and act accordingly.
Good to know, haven't had to run Malwarebytes since I moved up to W10 and will keep this in mind if I end up loading it due to an issue that gets by McAfee.
Thanks for sharing!
Mcafee is the worst "brand name" antivirus.
I can get it free from my ISP and I passed..
I use ESET its great at blocking web virus from banner ads, malicious sites, etc.
If I was concerned with the cost of eset.. they have free after rebate kaspersky quite often.
I can get it free from my ISP and I passed..
I use ESET its great at blocking web virus from banner ads, malicious sites, etc.
If I was concerned with the cost of eset.. they have free after rebate kaspersky quite often.
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Many folks don't mess with rebates. Kaspersky is one of the heavy rebaters, for they want around $60 from us before rebate. Plus, I'd rather not deal with anything Russian right now.
I agree that McAfee is one of the worst. I passed a couple times and would rather have a free Avira, AVG, Zone Alarm or Panda antivirus than McAfee. I am not a fan of Avast either.
I had ESET for three years. Computer was fast the first two years - then it really slowed until I jumped ship. Webroot used to be a good performer and always fast surfing using them. Not anymore.
I agree that McAfee is one of the worst. I passed a couple times and would rather have a free Avira, AVG, Zone Alarm or Panda antivirus than McAfee. I am not a fan of Avast either.
I had ESET for three years. Computer was fast the first two years - then it really slowed until I jumped ship. Webroot used to be a good performer and always fast surfing using them. Not anymore.
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I know a lot don't like Ebay, but there are really good deals on antivirus programs. So far I have purchased about 20 Kasperskys (for clients) for $9-12 single license 1 year. Currently running Kaspersky Internet Security, 2yr license for 3 devices $23. Not so many good deals on NOD. For me, for that price, it makes sense to me vs a free antivirus, or McAfee no matter how free it is.
Malwarebytes is a great program. The only problem I have run into is conflicts between the full paid version, and antivirus programs causing lags, and sometimes extreme slowdowns when Malwarebytes and the antivirus fight for harddrive time during cleanups/scans. Maybe that has been fixed. Kaspersky on 3, NOD on 1 system.
Malwarebytes is a great program. The only problem I have run into is conflicts between the full paid version, and antivirus programs causing lags, and sometimes extreme slowdowns when Malwarebytes and the antivirus fight for harddrive time during cleanups/scans. Maybe that has been fixed. Kaspersky on 3, NOD on 1 system.
Originally Posted By: Rand
Mcafee is the worst "brand name" antivirus.
I can get it free from my ISP and I passed..
I use ESET its great at blocking web virus from banner ads, malicious sites, etc.
If I was concerned with the cost of eset.. they have free after rebate kaspersky quite often.
That appears the case with McAfee. A high false positives is a lazy way to engineer an anti-virus. Windows built in is adequate for the majority of users.
Mcafee is the worst "brand name" antivirus.
I can get it free from my ISP and I passed..
I use ESET its great at blocking web virus from banner ads, malicious sites, etc.
If I was concerned with the cost of eset.. they have free after rebate kaspersky quite often.
That appears the case with McAfee. A high false positives is a lazy way to engineer an anti-virus. Windows built in is adequate for the majority of users.
Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
Many folks don't mess with rebates. Kaspersky is one of the heavy rebaters, for they want around $60 from us before rebate. Plus, I'd rather not deal with anything Russian right now.
Yup, the KGB General Kaspersky can take a hike with this user as well. We have enough back doors with OS vendors. They admitted that they had not made any significant headway in the USA. That is why they are giving it away. For years. Still, they are playing the statistical game with rebates and get some money for sure. If you are really a believer in anti-virus progs, look at Scandinavian products first.
Many folks don't mess with rebates. Kaspersky is one of the heavy rebaters, for they want around $60 from us before rebate. Plus, I'd rather not deal with anything Russian right now.
Yup, the KGB General Kaspersky can take a hike with this user as well. We have enough back doors with OS vendors. They admitted that they had not made any significant headway in the USA. That is why they are giving it away. For years. Still, they are playing the statistical game with rebates and get some money for sure. If you are really a believer in anti-virus progs, look at Scandinavian products first.
You couldn't pay me to use McAfee. I have made myself satisfied with free Avast. The interface is clunky and the ads [censored by me], but the protection has been adequate. There is also a very active Avast forum which is sometimes entertaining...if you aren't scared off by the frantic posts from noobs who don't really know what they're doing. If I had to recommend a paid antivirus, it would be ESET. I tried Kaspersky and hated it. YMMV.
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Originally Posted By: Lakersguy
If your running windows 10, you don't need an antivirus program at all. Just use Defender. I also use Malwarebytes to catch other stuff.
It's rated the worst for Windows 10 protection
https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/windows-10/
If your running windows 10, you don't need an antivirus program at all. Just use Defender. I also use Malwarebytes to catch other stuff.
It's rated the worst for Windows 10 protection
https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/windows-10/
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