spybot vs MSE vs threatfire..which one is better

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  1. Posts : 169
    windows 7 professional x64 bit RTM
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    spybot vs MSE vs threatfire..which one is better


    i need to install an anti-spyware program..and what do u guys here recommend?
    spybot S&D has tea-timer which provides registry protection...
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  2. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #2

    This is a subject that you will never get a straight answer on, because every one has their own opinions and preferences.

    Personally, I recommend MSE.
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  3. Posts : 842
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 - OEM Service Pack 1
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    Have to agree with Jonathan MSE or malwarebytes is a another good option
    Malwarebytes.org


    Steve
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  4. Posts : 296
    Windows 7 baby ! : D
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    spybot used to be an excellent program back in the day, however after not using it for a number of years a while back I installed it just to see If It was as good as I remembered. And unfortunately I found it to be rather buggy. So anyway, it was good for it's time, but now there are a number of better solutions out there in my opinion.

    I would recommend Malwarebytes for starters. Then go with MSE or even Avast.

    Take Care
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  5. Posts : 8,476
    Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
       #5

    Spybot is crap. MSE is an anti virus. So if you install MSE, you'll need an anti spyware app like malwarebytes or superantispyware. ThreatFire features innovative real-time behavioral technology that provides powerful protection against both known and unknown viruses, worms, trojans, etc...
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  6. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
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    Dinesh said:
    Spybot is crap. MSE is an anti virus. So if you install MSE, you'll need an anti spyware app like malwarebytes or superantispyware. ThreatFire features innovative real-time behavioral technology that provides powerful protection against both known and unknown viruses, worms, trojans, etc...
    Dinesh, are you sure? MSE claims it is anti-spyware, at least.
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  7. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    Regardless of the definitions, I trust that Malwarebytes, and MSE will do the necessary job. Of course, you will need a firewall, but thats all that will be required.

    That being said, no virus/malware software will do the job if not used in conjuction with common sense.
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  8. Posts : 12,364
    8 Pro x64
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    richc46 said:

    common sense
    This is the best defense overall.
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  9. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
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    MSE is excellent - as far as I have experienced. Catches trojans immediately. Spybot ok for scanning, but not as good as SAS (SuperAntiSpyware). MSE activates the Windows firewall. A router firewall (in addition) is even better.
    Last edited by whs; 11 Feb 2010 at 22:32.
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  10. Posts : 272
    W7, Xp Pro
       #10

    MSE claims it is anti-spyware, at least.
    True.

    and is!

    This is a subject that you will never get a straight answer on, because every one has their own opinions and preferences.
    the perennial chestnut.
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