Is this combination of protection software enough for my Windows 7 computer:
- Windows 7 Firewall
- Windows 7 Windows Defender
- Malwarebytes (Paid Version)
Basically, I do not want to have duplicated anti-virus or internet security software installed.
Please advise. Many thanks.
MSE
Windows 7 Firewall
Malwarebytes [free version]
All I have been running for years.
Sounds pretty good to me too. The only other significant addition that would helpful is to surf and do email as a regular/limited user instead of an administrator. (I do a fair amount more than that but much of it (I admit) is overkill.)
OneBigNewbie--
Referring to your original list:
Windows Defender is not as good as Microsoft Security Essentials on Win 7. (The reverse is true for Win 8.)
I assume Train means Microsoft Security Essentials by "MSE".
Microsoft Security Essentials will conflict with MalwareBytes (paid version). Both are active scanners.
Essentially I am agreeing with Train. Those three are what I have on my PC.
You are correct JimQuote:
Originally Posted by Welshjim
What I meant too! :D:D
Welshjim, you said "Essentially I am agreeing with Train. Those three are what I have on my PC. "
So, would there be any conflict if I install/activate the following, or would these three be effective?
Win 7 Windows Firewall
+ Windows Defender
+ Malwarebytes (Paid Version or Malwarebytes Org calls it "Premium Version")
Also, right now Malwarebytes Org sells the Premium Version at $24.95 for 3 PC installations for one year (and say, I use the 3 copies already), what happens if I ditch one Win 7 PC (which has the paid version installed) and then buy another PC (e.g. a Notebook - running Win 7), would I have paid Malwarebytes Org for installing it on my Notebook? [Effectively I have 3 active PCs using the paid version].
The more shields you have up, the harder it is for something to get through. ;)
- Firewalls - A firewall establishes a barrier between a trusted, secure internal network and another network (e.g., the Internet) that is assumed not to be secure and trusted. Firewalls exist both as a hardware appliance and as a software solution. If at all possible, you want both:
- Many routers contain built-in firewall components that help protect your network from the public internet network.
- Windows' software firewall helps protect your computer against internet intruders as well as from other computers on your own network.
- Anti-Virus software mainly helps protect against computer viruses. The best of the bunch currently is Trend Micro.
For brief details as to why, see this chart: Statistics - AV-Comparatives > October 2014. For even more info, see this article: Windows Secrets > Help for picking your next anti-malware tool - By Michael Lasky on November 27, 2014.- MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (anti-malicious software) helps protect you from new online threats that an antivirus can't detect. (The paid version automatically keeps a watchful eye out and keeps itself updated for you).
- MalwareBytes Anti-Exploit watches for exploits from compromising vulnerable code.
- CCleaner is an easy to use one click cleaner, with other helpful tools for advanced users.
- WinPatrol detects and helps prevent changes to important Windows settings, and much more.
- SpywareBlaster helps prevent the installation of spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
- Windows Updates are extremely important. To load the Windows Update App on Windows 7, click Start, type in wuapp and press [Enter]. In Windows 8, from the start (Metro) screen simply type wuapp and press [Enter].
- Secunia's PSI (Personal Security Inspector) helps keep track of non-Microsoft programs that need to be updated.
- And for advanced users, Microsoft's EMET (Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit) anti-hack tool helps raise the bar against attackers gaining access to computer systems.
OneBigNewbie--
"So, would there be any conflict if I install/activate the following, or would these three be effective?
Win 7 Windows Firewall
+ Windows Defender
+ Malwarebytes (Paid Version or Malwarebytes Org calls it "Premium Version") "
No conflict but Windows Defender is not the choice on Win 7.
http://blogs.microsoft.com/cybertrus...one-do-i-need/
Did you read my post http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...01#post1480301