This thread's last reply is from February 16, 2010, 7:41 PM UTC. Software, malware, and removal-tool
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What's the best software to prevent malware infections? The best to detect infections? The best to eradicate them? The best single all-in-one product?
As this is not an appropriate topic for the Malware Removal forum, I've moved it to where you're more likely to get a reply.
Hello [redacted],
Google is your friend. You can find many reviews and statistics for various anti-x products(Anti-x for anti-spyware, anti-virus, anti-adware, etc). I have not used all of the available products however I find a combination of software is good. You will likely find everyone here has a different setup and no one setup is 'the best'.
I have previously run Avira and AVG but have now settled with Avast(all free versions) as it has the least invasive purchase reminders and I think it's cute that it tells you when it's udpated.
I back this up with Spybot S&D, Ad-Aware and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware. I am using Outpost firewall.
Some software suites include multiple anti-x programs as well extra features such as e-mail scanners. Personally I think detection is the most important element as if you don't know you are infected you won't do anything to remove it.
I hope this will help you find the best secuirty software for you and your system.
Attention, Gary R:
You neglected to mention where you moved it to.
Never mind. I was routed to this topic from my email, and didn't know what forum I was in.
Have a read here >> How to prevent Malware
[quote="[redacted]":uopw835g]Attention, Gary R:
You neglected to mention where you moved it to.
Here.
