spybot vs MSE vs threatfire..which one is better

[gamepoint]

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...

 

[Jonathan_King]

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.

 

[steve-pressman]

Have to agree with Jonathan MSE or malwarebytes is a another good option
Malwarebytes.org


Steve

 

[JordanJP]

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

 

[Dinesh]

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...

 

[Jonathan_King]

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.

 

[richc46]

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.

 

[smarteyeball]

common sense

This is the best defense overall.

 

[whs]

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.

 

[hubris]

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.

 

[noobvious]

I have MSE and ThreatFire always running, and Malwarebytes that I run weekly. It all seems to work together very well.

 

[Dinesh]

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.

Yes MSE has failed to detect spywares many times on my test PC. Its a strong anti virus but a weak anti spyware. so you need to have an anti spyware running alongwith MSE.

 

[Carbonyl]

common sense

This is the best defense overall.

Common sense and "safe-browsing" habits are nothing but a false sense of security when alone.

However, when combined with proactive security software of the right kind, they'll make you much more secure.

 

[jav]

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...

ok, you said you need anti-spyware programm. but you are giving us programs from 3 different categories.
So there is no way to judge it :sarc:

Spybot S&D - Anti Spyware program used to be good one in the past. But in opinion it's too weak now...
MSE - It's more of a AV program. Of cource it also offers Anti-Spyware aswell (the same do all other AV products and all of them claim they will offer trojan protection aswell).
And yes, they do. but again they are not specialised programs, they just do general things and try to catch all types of malware (whatever it is: virus, spyware, rootkit, trojan or backdoor)
ThreatFire - it's just a behaviour blocker. It will sit on your system and block suspicious behaviour. So, that's it. It's in a way general program too. It will try to block any types of malware, but just by guessing from their behaviour.

So as I already mentioned. There is no way for us to judge them. They are from three different categories..

 

[whs]

I installed ThreatFire on a brand new system with MSE. It immediately made a scan and "found" 56 "serious" threats and suggested I buy Spyware Doctor to remove them. That made me suspicious and sounded like some of those pushy trojans that want to sell you crap programs. I immediately uninstalled ThreatFire. For me it is a mild form of a trojan.

 

[CarlTR6]

I installed ThreatFire on a brand new system with MSE. It immediately made a scan and "found" 56 "serious" threats and suggested I buy Spyware Doctor to remove them. That made me suspicious and sounded like some of those pushy trojans that want to sell you crap programs. I immediately uninstalled ThreatFire. For me it is a mild form of a trojan.

I agree; I had the same experience.

 

[dpnaugle]

I have been running Avast with relative confidence, and using Malwarebytes to scan for spyware.

I thought I would give MSE a try but should I uninstall Avast first, or will it not interfere?

Or would you say that Avast is the better choice and don't make the change?

thx
Don

 

[Jonathan_King]

I have been running Avast with relative confidence, and using Malwarebytes to scan for spyware.

I thought I would give MSE a try but should I uninstall Avast first, or will it not interfere?

Or would you say that Avast is the better choice and don't make the change?

thx
Don

Delicate question, as different people have different opinions. Personally, I prefer MSE, but if you're not having problems with Avast, you might as well leave it.

On second thought, seeing as they are both free programs, why not give MSE a try, so that you can come to your own conclusion?

 

[whs]

I have been running Avast with relative confidence, and using Malwarebytes to scan for spyware.

I thought I would give MSE a try but should I uninstall Avast first, or will it not interfere?

Or would you say that Avast is the better choice and don't make the change?

thx
Don

Yes, you should uninstall Avast first. Never run 2 security suites together.

 

[gamepoint]

thanx all for the reply...i think i will now move to threatfire