Should I have both SUPERAntiSpyware and Malewarebytes Anti-Malware?

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by JBuffettPH, Aug 6, 2012.

  1. JBuffettPH

    JBuffettPH Private E-2

    I just completed a removal of a malware issue using tools on this site (again) Thank you

    Looking at the threads of fixes I frequently see this statement at the end of threads where someone has been assisted in the removal of a threat:

    We recommend you keep SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for scanning/removal of malware. Unless you purchase them, they provide no protection. They do not use any significant amount of resources ( except a little disk space ) until you run a scan.

    however I also see in the Sticky for How to Protect yourself from Malware this note just prior to it talking about Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and SUPERAntiSpyware as paytools

    Realtime blocking tools - pay tools and free tools - ONLY USE 1 REALTIME BLOCKER

    I currently have the paid version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Do I need or should I purchase the paid version of SUPERAntiSpyware? or is the How to protect yourself from Malware sticky correct and I should only run one of these?

    Thank you again for the invaluable assistance this forum provides a user with limited knowledge in these areas.
     
  2. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    We recommend you keep SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for scanning/removal of malware. Unless you purchase them, they provide no real time protection. They do not use any significant amount of resources ( except a little disk space ) until you run a scan.We recommend them for doing backup scans when you suspect a malware infection.
     

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