looking for recommendation of anti-malware programs

I already have Microsoft Security Essentials and MalwareBytes. On my old computer I had AdAware and SpyBot, but the tech from whom I bought my current system didn't recommend having them. I am looking for FREE programs that are easy to install and run. Are there any other good (and free) anti-malware programs, or is what I have enough? (recently MalwareBytes picked up PUP.BundleInstaller.OI on my system, but it wasn't detected with a MSE scan).

 

I run Spyware Blaster, Spybot Search and Destroy, and SuperAntiSpyware.
All free, all here, all easy to use.

This assumes you're running an anti-virus program as well...

No doubt there are other fine programs to run, watch this thread for recommendations...

 

Might have a read of chaslang's How to Protect yourself from malware.

|MG| SpyBot-Search & Destroy has it's uses but it isn't as effective or as useful as it once was. It's immunization feature includes Opera, which is the main reason I keep SpyBot updated or installed. If you do use Spybot it would probably be a good idea to not use the tea timer option.

|MG| SUPERAntiSpyware Free is good to have on hand for on-demand scans. Remember to keep it updated, check at least once a day.

I realize you're looking for free but the one time(not a yearly subscription) purchase price for the pro version of |MG| Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is worth it as it provides effective real-time protection and auto updates, where as the free version is an on demand scanner only. The free version does include the "File Assassin" which can come in handy. The pro version is a good compliment to an anti-virus.

|MG| SpywareBlaster should be included as a default install on every windows based machine that has access to the internet. Check for updates at least once every 7-10 days.

While it isn't an anti-malware tool as such, it would be a good idea to have one of these versions of CCleaner:

|MG| CCleaner Slim
|MG| CCleaner Standard
|MG| CCleaner Portable

Just to keep the accumulation of garbage under control.

 

I have about all of those mentioned, SpywareBlaster, Spybot, Malwarebytes Pro and Avast, and previously also SuperAntispyware.

When attempting to uninstall SuperAntispyware before installing an update, I had a lot of trouble, although I don't remember
now exactly what it was.
It was so difficult getting SuperAntispyware removed that I decided not to install the update.

 

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. Where I bought my current computer, the tech said any anti-malwae but MalwareBytes would conflict with MSSE. Is he full of it? P.S. have Windows 7 Untimate as the OS. I tried Spyware Blaster. Does it have a scan function - I didn't notice one? I haven't tried Super Antispyware yet - it seems some people have trouble with it.

 

Well, SuperAnti Spyware crashed my computer. It just froze and wouldn't respond. I had to pull teh plug to re-boot. Any idea why?

 

SpywareBlaster does not have a scan feature, it is an immunization application. It does not run in the background like a real-time AV such as MSSE or Avast. With SpywareBlaster you just update it, enable all protection and exit the program.

Did SAS(SUPERAntiSpyware) crash the computer during the install? Or during a scan or an update? Probably a good idea to uninstall SAS for the time being. But, wait if you can, until someone with more recent experience at uninstalling it comes along. To date, I haven't had any problems with SAS and it has been a long time since I've done an uninstall/reinstall of it.

 

to gloozit:
I have MBAM and SAS both installed.
Many times one finds something the got past the other, since they look for different types of action or signatures.
Both are being used for on demand scanning and have had no conflicts.

 

I run MBAM and SpywareBlaster together on several computers and never had a problem.

 

SuperAntiSpyware crashed when doing a scan. After re-boot, I tried again (holding my breath) and there was no problem. It found 427 items!

 

Have seen on other threads where running (scanning with) MBAM (with 'Protection' enabled) and Superantispyware together is ok, or maybe just one if using paid-for version/s.
Am currently running both free versions and running (with updates) regular scans manually.
Any thoughts on if should get paid-for version/s of either ?

 

Based on how MBAM worked on a computer I was trying to clean, the person immediately bought the program (this was in 2008). I liked the program so much that I bought a license for my husband's computer to keep him protected. Later I bought two more licenses for a desktop and netbook that I use a lot. I run the free version on the others. I usually tell people if you have a few dollars, spend it on MBAM and use a free av. Most people mistakenly buy av when there are several good, free av programs out there.

 

I'm with plodr on this. Between SAS and MBAM, MBAM hands down. Add that to a good free AV and good online habits, you should be just fine...

 

Well, I don't believe in free AV since they are scanning and removing week viruses.. so I would recommend purchasing Kaspersky or Mcafee..