Best malware/virus scanner?

builder22 · 11 Nov 2017 at 20:11

What's the best free one just now?

Orcvader · 11 Nov 2017 at 21:20

The built in Windows 10 one is pretty decent, been using it for over a year now and no issues with it. Alternatively, check this thread out: https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/t...hread-keep-all-av-questions-in-here.18581904/

Cyclone · 12 Nov 2017 at 00:35

Malwarebytes is pretty good

arc@css · 12 Nov 2017 at 00:38

I've found Spybot Search & Destroy to be good.

+1 to Malwarebytes.

builder22 · 12 Nov 2017 at 09:57

thanks....will give those a go

I only ask as had a strange problem of every .exe file bringing up a 'windows cannot find ****.exe, please make sure you have typed correctly'....google suggesting it could be a virus. Exact same as this guy...who had to buy a new HDD! https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/windows-cannot-find-on-everything-regedit-mbam/

I've done a fresh install of windows...hopefully it was something corrupt rather than the 'destruct virus'!

Badg3r · 17 Nov 2017 at 14:58

Malwarebytes is always reliable. Although, it does seem to prompt more than it used to to 'upgrade' to the pro version.

Raumarik · 17 Nov 2017 at 23:50

Premium malwarebytes is great if you have family who click on random stuff. Generally speaking though the built in Windows 10 one is fine with some common sense and not running as an admin constantly.

Baring that team it up with Malwarebytes and you are golden IMHO.

V F · 18 Nov 2017 at 11:10

Common sense, what is that voodoo?

Pawnless Endgame · 19 Nov 2017 at 00:00

A few mentions of Windows 10 here.

What are the thoughts on the built in one for Windows 8.1?

opethdisciple · 19 Nov 2017 at 01:19

Just use the built in one in Windows and common sense.

Weazle · 19 Nov 2017 at 03:54

I use a combination of:
Malwarebytes
ADWCleaner
SuperAntiSpyware

Glanza · 19 Nov 2017 at 17:51

Common sense, ublock origin to prevent most things if you do get an infection adwcleaner and malwarebytes generally get rid of most.

Pawnless Endgame · 19 Nov 2017 at 19:52

opethdisciple said:
Just use the built in one in Windows and common sense.

Cheers. So Windows Defender then it is for viruses. Like the others, I'm using MBAM for spyware and I like Spybot too as arc@css mentioned because it helps a bit with immunisation by appending the HOSTS file with a blacklist.

Evian · 19 Nov 2017 at 19:57

Not had a virus in a long time, I don't go on any shady websites, However I have the free Avast one at the moment, Also have uBlock origin.

olivier renault · 20 Nov 2017 at 07:25

Avast is really pushy though, worse than Malwarebytes. Spybot is still low key, last time I checked.