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  1. August 19th, 2012, 11:10 PM #1
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    SpywareBlaster(Free), MalwareBytes(Free) & Windows Defender

    Can all 3 of them be run in the same computer? Will they interfer each others?
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  2. August 19th, 2012, 11:35 PM #2
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    MalwareBytes(Free) & Windows Defender get along fine. Been using them several years now.

    SpywareBlaster, gave up on several years ago.
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  3. August 20th, 2012, 05:32 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Train View Post
    SpywareBlaster, gave up on several years ago.
    What is a good, (preferred) free anti-spyware program that offers real-time protection?
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  4. August 20th, 2012, 06:56 PM #4
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    What is a good, (preferred) free anti-spyware program that offers real-time protection?
    I have no idea. I usually run mbam a couple times a week and let it go at that. Had no troubles in years.
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  5. August 20th, 2012, 06:59 PM #5
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    BlackBeanie--MalwareBytes (paid) is an excellent real time protection anti-spyware program.
    Spyware Terminator could also be considered.
    However, Microsoft Security Essentials (free) should also be considered.
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  6. August 21st, 2012, 07:16 PM #6
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    I am going to try Spyware Terminator - I guess I need to turn off Windows Defender, right?
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  7. August 22nd, 2012, 04:02 AM #7
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    1) Remove Windows Defender

    2) Install all available Windows Updates

    3) Download, install, update and run (scan with) Microsoft Security Essentials (Free)

    4) Download, install, update and run (scan with) Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Free)

    5) Use Secunia Software Inspector to scan your system for other software that needs to be updated.

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  8. August 24th, 2012, 08:43 PM #8
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    Great info. Thanks.
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  9. August 25th, 2012, 07:43 AM #9
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    You're welcome.
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  10. August 25th, 2012, 12:09 PM #10
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    BlackBeanie--
    "I guess I need to turn off Windows Defender, right? "
    I think Windows Defender usually is automatically turned off by another antimalware program which conflicts.
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  11. August 25th, 2012, 03:15 PM #11
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    For example, Microsoft Security Essentials disables Windows Defender.
    Doc - Citizen Lab's "Security Planner" (Bruce Schneier advisor) - Motherboard's comprehensive "Guide to Not Getting Hacked" - EFF's "Surveillance Self-Defense" - Bleeping Computer - Security News

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