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#1 myming

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Posted 06 August 2008 - 05:52 PM

hello,

what, in your opinion, is the most effective free anti spy/malware available?

thank you.

#2 Budapest

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Posted 06 August 2008 - 05:57 PM

SuperAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware are two good ones.

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Posted 10 November 2010 - 04:49 PM

BUDAPEST -

many thanks.

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Posted 10 November 2010 - 05:05 PM

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SuperAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware are two good ones.

I agree.

But don't forget using them must be combined with common sense, safe computing and safe surfing habits in order to provide the most complete protection.

Important Tip: Always remember that security begins with personal responsibility.

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#5 Alvas Rawuther

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Posted 11 November 2010 - 06:56 AM

Microsoft Security Essentials is also good as a real-time security software, and it is also free. I've been using it for a while with no problems. And windows firewall should be enough to protect you if you are a home Windows user.

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Posted 11 November 2010 - 07:57 AM

Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is a free antivirus solution which provides real-time protection that guards against viruses and malicious software. This page provides a brief overview of features and related security links. MSE Support provides several How-to videos for installing, scanning and addressing a detected threat. MSE was originally developed as a scaled-down version of and replacement for Windows OneCare and was aimed at users who either could not or did not want to pay for anti-virus and anti-malware software.

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