Can I run Webroot w/ MSE?

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Despite taking all best practices cautions, some malware is still getting through. I would like to add Webroot (2013) as another security layer. Is it compatible with MSE?
 

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It is not recommended to run two active anti virus at the same time.
They will fight each other and cause lots of problems.
I suggest only having one anti virus program installed at one time on one computer.
Malware and viruses are two different things.
A program I recommend for Malware is:
Malwarebytes : Malwarebytes Anti-Malware removes malware including viruses, spyware, worms and trojans, plus it protects your computer

or you could use the Professional version like I do.

https://store.malwarebytes.org/342/purl-consumer?x-source=website&x-action=mbam_free_page_top

http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_trial/
 

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Thanks, Layback Bear. I sort of figured that was going to be the answer. In your opinion, is MSE better than some of the "pay-for" programs? I do run Malwarebytes (free) every week without fail. I've been told that the quick scan is adequate. Would you recommend using the pro version on a home PC? I don't really go to weird sites, but I seem to be a magnet!
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, service pack 1Intel box core i5 4460Kingston Hyper X Fury BLK 1866 8GB 4x2
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, service pack 1
CPU
Intel box core i5 4460
Motherboard
Asus B85MECSM 1150
Memory
Kingston Hyper X Fury BLK 1866 8GB 4x2
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 23" wide-screen
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1920 X 1080
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WD Passport, 1 TB
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Win Z583 Mini Tower w/ USB3.0
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Microsoft ergo wave
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Logitech wireless
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Bitdefender; Malwarebytes Pro
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I do use the Pro version on my home PC's because it is active protection that gets along with Windows 7.
You don't always have to go to a questionable site to get infected.
At times a normal website can get infected.

I can't tell you what the best anti virus program is. I don't know.
I can tell you what I use and it's works for me.

Microsoft Security Essentials
Malwarebytes Anti Malware Professional
The built in Windows 7 Firewall.
I also use Super Anti Spyware FREE on demand

When I run daily scans it's the quick scans unless I think something might of jumped into my computer.
I run complete long scans at least once a week.
I update all security programs a couple three times a day. It only takes a couple minutes.
 

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Home made Desktop
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Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3
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ASUS X-99 Deluxe II
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Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400
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EVGA GTX 1070 OC
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Asus 27" LED LCD/VE278Q
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1920-1080 or 1280-720 HDMI
Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730-240 Gb Sata 3.0/
PSU
EVGA Platium 1200W
Case
Phanteks Luxe Tempered Glass 8 fans/ one radiator
Cooling
XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
Keyboard
Das 4 Professional
Mouse
Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
Internet Speed
100 mbits
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials/ Malwarebytes Premium 3.0/ SAS
Browser
I.E. 11 default/Firefox/ ISP Time Warner Cable/Spectrum
Other Info
LG BluRay Burner/
Sound system-KLipsch-THX/
Icy Dock ssd Hot Swap bays.
Lay Back Bear -- I took your advice & got Malwarebytes Pro. I'm going to install it tomorrow. Hopefully that will take care of my issues. I'll be doing the daily scans and the longer scans the way you suggested. I hope I'm as happy as the bear in your signature!

Thanks for your help.
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, service pack 1
CPU
Intel box core i5 4460
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Asus B85MECSM 1150
Memory
Kingston Hyper X Fury BLK 1866 8GB 4x2
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 23" wide-screen
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1080
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WD Passport, 1 TB
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Win Z583 Mini Tower w/ USB3.0
Keyboard
Microsoft ergo wave
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Logitech wireless
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Bitdefender; Malwarebytes Pro
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IE11
Just remember Malwarebytes Anti Malware Professional does not replace your anti virus. It works along with it. Both active at the same time.
 

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Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3
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ASUS X-99 Deluxe II
Memory
Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400
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EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 27" LED LCD/VE278Q
Screen Resolution
1920-1080 or 1280-720 HDMI
Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730-240 Gb Sata 3.0/
PSU
EVGA Platium 1200W
Case
Phanteks Luxe Tempered Glass 8 fans/ one radiator
Cooling
XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
Keyboard
Das 4 Professional
Mouse
Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
Internet Speed
100 mbits
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials/ Malwarebytes Premium 3.0/ SAS
Browser
I.E. 11 default/Firefox/ ISP Time Warner Cable/Spectrum
Other Info
LG BluRay Burner/
Sound system-KLipsch-THX/
Icy Dock ssd Hot Swap bays.
I'm leaving MSE as is. I assume the firewall you mentioned is part of MSE?
 

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Intel box core i5 4460
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Asus B85MECSM 1150
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Kingston Hyper X Fury BLK 1866 8GB 4x2
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 23" wide-screen
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1920 X 1080
Hard Drives
WD Passport, 1 TB
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Win Z583 Mini Tower w/ USB3.0
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Microsoft ergo wave
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Logitech wireless
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Bitdefender; Malwarebytes Pro
Browser
IE11
The Firewall is part of Windows 7.
Just go to the Start Orb and type in Firewall and you should see it. Just tick on it. (Firewall with Advance Security)
Windows 7 turns its own Firewall on as default as long as no other Firewall is installed.
 

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Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pr...Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400EVGA GTX 1070 OC
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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home made Desktop
OS
Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
CPU
Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3
Motherboard
ASUS X-99 Deluxe II
Memory
Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 27" LED LCD/VE278Q
Screen Resolution
1920-1080 or 1280-720 HDMI
Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730-240 Gb Sata 3.0/
PSU
EVGA Platium 1200W
Case
Phanteks Luxe Tempered Glass 8 fans/ one radiator
Cooling
XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
Keyboard
Das 4 Professional
Mouse
Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
Internet Speed
100 mbits
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials/ Malwarebytes Premium 3.0/ SAS
Browser
I.E. 11 default/Firefox/ ISP Time Warner Cable/Spectrum
Other Info
LG BluRay Burner/
Sound system-KLipsch-THX/
Icy Dock ssd Hot Swap bays.
Firewall is OK. My Malwarebytes Pro arrived, and I think I may have been ripped off. The box says Malwarebytes Pro 2013, but the disc does not use the word "Pro," and the copyright on the disc is 2013. I installed the program anyway to see what it really was, and it doesn't look one bit different than my free version. Does this sound right?? It's from Amazon, so I can return it.
 

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OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, service pack 1
CPU
Intel box core i5 4460
Motherboard
Asus B85MECSM 1150
Memory
Kingston Hyper X Fury BLK 1866 8GB 4x2
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 23" wide-screen
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1080
Hard Drives
WD Passport, 1 TB
Case
Win Z583 Mini Tower w/ USB3.0
Keyboard
Microsoft ergo wave
Mouse
Logitech wireless
Antivirus
Bitdefender; Malwarebytes Pro
Browser
IE11
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