virus protector

[mgs209]

ok my friend downloaded malwarebytes anti malware and hes got a virus he thinks its that software but i also recommended secruity essentials becuse thats the one is use which one is better??

 

[Dave Atkin]

malwarebytes free is just a scanner and doesn't offer real time protection (i.e. active scanning) unless you purchase the pro version.

Security Essentials has been fine for me. I always run a Malwarebytes scan every few weeks just to be sure though.

No Anti-Virus will catch 100% of viruses as they are constantly evolving and more being released each day.



Dave

 

[mgs209]

idk then how he got the virus are they both safe then?

 

[Dave Atkin]

They are both legitimate programs yes.


Dave

 

[sk0t0s]

Your friend can use both Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes.

I think everybody is using both of them