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Contrary to the advice given here in 2013, the free edition of MBAM version 1.75 does have a quick scan, I can't speak for the new version 2 as I haven't tried it. Both versions are currently running, but version 2 has had a very chequered start so I'd look for additional advice on that before installing it. I've run the combination of MSE in the background (with daily quick scan, occasional full scan) and the free MBAM version 1.75 manually (using the quick scan twice a week and the occasional full scan) for over a couple of years now with no problems. Of course, all these applications take second place to safe surfing and their success rate will depend to a large extent on the type of sites and downloads you interact with.
Of course their is always this PEBCAK.
Their is no 100% fix for this.
PEBCAK = Problem Exists Between Chair And Keyboard
Here is my problem: 1st attempt Avast (FREE) + Malwarebytes (PRO) my pc got veeeeeerrryyyy slow 2nd attempt Microsoft Security Essentials + MalwareBytes PRO same thing.. I have win 7 x64 with 5 gig of ram with AMD 2.10GHZ CPU... I rather stay with Microsoft Security Essentials and MalwareBytes (FREE). BTW I made a fresh install of Windows. If anyone has a straight answer on how to solve my problem ,because im out of ideas... my CPU is at 00% minimum max 01% with 1.00/5gigs of ram.... Please i need some help on this im not a pro
Use Clean boot,
https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/179159-troubleshoot-application-conflicts-performing-clean-startup.html
Click Start and type in the search box,
msconfig
Click on the suggestion on top or hit the Enter key,
Go to the Startup section and take some screen shots for a complete list,
Go to the Services section and on the bottom left Check the box to Hide All Microsoft services,
Repeat the screen shots,
See the links above my signature on how to take and upload screen shots here,
Cheers.
Jerry,
The first thing I suggest is that you take one step at a time - slow down and things will go faster.
Malwarebytes (Mbam) and almost every other AV work flawlessly together (I am not aware of any AV that doesn't work with Mbam).
Pick one AV program and try it for a week or more - you have to get the feel for the operation and configuration on your machine.
I suggest MSE + Mbam, only because MSE is really easy to install and protect your system without much, if any, configuration.
About your sluggish machine.
Please follow this tutorial to provide the current operating environment of your machine.
Speccy - Publish Snapshot of your System Specs
Once a member can see what Speccy can tell them about your system, then you can go from there. All members know now are a few pieces.
Also please follow step1 in:
Troubleshoot Application Conflicts by Performing a Clean Startup
Please post a screen shot of both the Services tab and the Startup tab
See: Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums
Uninstall Avast and any other AV program except MSE, and Mbam
Thanks
This tutorial by Brink will show you how to post a screen shot.
Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums
i would like to know how many ran sticks you have installed since you say you have 5 gigs of ram that would make me think you have 3 ram sticks installed 2 x2 plus a 1gb stick which would not utalize the dual channel. plus a 32 bit system cant use more than 4gb more like 3.25 to 3.5