Solved Anti-Virus and Malwarebytes

[boyboyds]

Hi,

Do I need to disable my AVG anti-virus if I want to scan my PC with Malwarebytes...?

Thanks, BBDS.

 

[seavixen32]

The short answer is no, you don't need to.

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[ganjiry]

ello boyboyds
no malwarebytes is ok to run along side ur usual av. even if u have the pro version u can have it running alongside without any problems

split second in it. u beat me to it vixen

 

[DustSailor]

Boy, welcome to sevenforums.

Though AVG has been known to be a very heavy antivirus (and that isn't a good thing), it will work fine alongside malwarebytes, no problem. You do not need to disable anything.

The reason I say it is heavy is because it hogs resources and performs less than some other free antivirus software. It also has more potential to crash the system than other antiviruses. But if it is working for you, thats fine. Having malwarebytes in addition will be a major upgrade. Just remember to scan every now and again.

 

[boyboyds]

WOW, I am surprised free AVG is not a good thing, heavy on resources etc.

It is very popular and highly rated AV, I have been using it for years and thought I got the best free AV.

I guess this whole issue is very confusing - so many experts have so many opinions totally contradicting each other.

Thank you,
BBDS.

 

[JMH]

WOW, I am surprised free AVG is not a good thing, heavy on resources etc.

It is very popular and highly rated AV, I have been using it for years and thought I got the best free AV.

I guess this whole issue is very confusing - so many experts have so many opinions totally contradicting each other.

Thank you,
BBDS.

Don't be confused by opinions. They usually are just that! {Opinions}

If AVG has worked for you continue to use it.

I use the paid version here on all computers & will continue to do so.

 

[DustSailor]

Of course it is an opinion, isn't everything?

If your computer can handle AVG, it isn't a problem. It does happen to be more sluggish than others, however. But perhaps that isn't a selling point for you. Scores pretty high on maleware removal. Seems it has improved recently.

I figure most antivirus softwares are comparable in malware removal, so the more important factor to me would be how it treats your system. As someone who tested AVG in the past, I do not like it. But that is why I said, " But if it is working for you, thats fine." And it is fine. No big deal :huh:

 

[seavixen32]

WOW, I am surprised free AVG is not a good thing, heavy on resources etc.

It is very popular and highly rated AV, I have been using it for years and thought I got the best free AV.

I guess this whole issue is very confusing - so many experts have so many opinions totally contradicting each other.

Thank you,
BBDS.

Anti-virus software is always an emotive subject as like our cars, we all have our favourites.

If AVG works well for you, just carry on using it.

I just wish though that Microsoft bundled decent anti-virus software with their operating systems as it would cut out the worry about which A/V system to go for.

 

[pparks1]

I just wish though that Microsoft bundled decent anti-virus software with their operating systems as it would cut out the worry about which A/V system to go for.

And AV software makers would go nuts and cry foul.

 

[Slartybart]

Nope, I'm fairly certain that some things are facts. At least that's my opinion.

Of course it is an opinion, isn't everything?

AVG is a fine maleware product in use on many machines.

 

[Slartybart]

I read, now don't quote me on this, that Microsoft is replacing Defender with MSE in Win8.

I just wish though that Microsoft bundled decent anti-virus software with their operating systems as it would cut out the worry about which A/V system to go for.

And AV software makers would go nuts and cry foul.

 

[Brds7t7]

Hello boyboyds,

I run Avast 7 on my system. I also have Malwarebytes Free and Super Anti-Spyware free too. Avast runs Real Time protection and I just use the other two for scanning files on-demand. I scan pretty much everything I download with all 3.

They all seem to run ok with Avast protection turned on. I don't notice any particular slow downs.

 

[Brds7t7]

I read, now don't quote me on this, that Microsoft is replacing Defender with MSE in Win8.

I just wish though that Microsoft bundled decent anti-virus software with their operating systems as it would cut out the worry about which A/V system to go for.

And AV software makers would go nuts and cry foul.

That would make a lot more sense. I always wondered why they didn't integrate the two into just one program.

 

[F5ing]

I read, now don't quote me on this, that Microsoft is replacing Defender with MSE in Win8.

I just wish though that Microsoft bundled decent anti-virus software with their operating systems as it would cut out the worry about which A/V system to go for.

And AV software makers would go nuts and cry foul.

I understand it's the other way around. Defender will be for w8 and MSE for w7 and older.

 

[Slartybart]

Sheesh, didn't I say don't quote me?
but yeah, Defender gets updated with pieces of MSE, not replaced.

Antivirus Comes Preinstalled

For the first time in the history of Windows, you’ll enjoy protection from viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, rootkits, and other malware from the very first day you turn on your Windows PC--without spending a cent. Windows 8 comes with an updated version of Windows Defender that includes traditional antivirus functions in addition to the spyware protection and other security features that it has offered since Windows Vista. Windows Defender now provides similar protection--and a similar look and feel--to that of the free Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus program, which Microsoft has offered to users as an optional download since 2009.

Since Windows Defender will provide at least basic virus and malware protection, purchasing yearly antivirus subscriptions (such as from McAfee or Norton) or downloading a free antivirus package (like AVG or Avast) is optional, whereas before it was pretty much required if you wanted to stay virus-free. Of course, you may disable Windows Defender and use another antivirus utility that promises better protection and more features, but at least everyone will have basic protection by default.

 

[Brds7t7]

Sheesh, didn't I say don't quote me?
but yeah, Defender gets updated with pieces of MSE, not replaced.

Antivirus Comes Preinstalled

For the first time in the history of Windows, you’ll enjoy protection from viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, rootkits, and other malware from the very first day you turn on your Windows PC--without spending a cent. Windows 8 comes with an updated version of Windows Defender that includes traditional antivirus functions in addition to the spyware protection and other security features that it has offered since Windows Vista. Windows Defender now provides similar protection--and a similar look and feel--to that of the free Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus program, which Microsoft has offered to users as an optional download since 2009.

Since Windows Defender will provide at least basic virus and malware protection, purchasing yearly antivirus subscriptions (such as from McAfee or Norton) or downloading a free antivirus package (like AVG or Avast) is optional, whereas before it was pretty much required if you wanted to stay virus-free. Of course, you may disable Windows Defender and use another antivirus utility that promises better protection and more features, but at least everyone will have basic protection by default.

Good move from Microsoft there I say!

 

[F5ing]

WOW, I am surprised free AVG is not a good thing, heavy on resources etc.

It is very popular and highly rated AV, I have been using it for years and thought I got the best free AV.

I guess this whole issue is very confusing - so many experts have so many opinions totally contradicting each other.

Thank you,
BBDS.

Another opinion: AVG over the years has typically faired very well as far as detecting malware, but a few years ago it got pretty bloated. They've slimmed it down since then but the bloat perception seems to live on. It still has quite a few processes running these days, but they don't consume the RAM they used to and only rarely consume processor time.

Not talking about the paid version, only AVG free.

 

[koolkat77]

Continue using AVG if you like, but Malwarebytes might pick up something that AVG wouldn't find.

Malwarebytes is not an antivirus and is designed to work alongside your existing protection. You should not be using it by itself.

 

[F5ing]

Sheesh, didn't I say don't quote me?

Oops! Sorry about that! Only was trying to respond to the subject, and the easiest way was to um, well, quote.

 

[Slartybart]

BoyBoyds,

Thought this might be a good time to recap.

You originally asked "Do I need to disable my AVG anti-virus if I want to scan my PC with Malwarebytes...?"
The consesus is "No, MalwareBytes and AVG run well together"

A comment about the weight of AVG seemed to cause you to think AVG was a bad product.
The consensus seems to be "AVG works as well as most other free Malware products"

Fair enough? Hope you got the answer you sought.