activating MBAM; will it replace current anti virus?

clubECGR · 2009/01/11

Im Chris and I want to ask why Windows is not detecting Malwarebytes Anti Malware in the Security? I had activated it by purchasing US$25 or so. Is it really a replacement for the anti virus?

I have AVG free and a soon-to-be-expired Norton 360 (another PC)

Thank you for your time

rsinfo · 2009/01/11

MBAM is not a substitute for anti virus. Its malware scanner & not a virus scanner.

Ideally, you need to run both an anti malware & anti virus for protection.

clubECGR · 2009/01/11

so what's the protection for in MBAM? Did I just wasted US$25 for activating a malware scanner that's free in the first place?

Thanks for the clarifications. I'll add AVG to replace the expired Norton360

PeteC · 2009/01/11

All explained on their website .....

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Have you ever considered what makes an anti-malware application effective? We at Malwarebytes have created an easy-to-use, simple, and effective anti-malware application. Whether you know it or not your computer is always at risk of becoming infected with viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, dialers, spyware, and malware that are constantly evolving and becoming harder to detect and remove. Only the most sophisticated anti-malware techniques can detect and remove these malicious programs from your computer.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is considered to be the next step in the detection and removal of malware. In our product we have compiled a number of new technologies that are designed to quickly detect, destroy, and prevent malware. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware can detect and remove malware that even the most well known anti-virus and anti-malware applications fail to detect. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware monitors every process and stops malicious processes before they even start. The Realtime Protection Module uses our advanced heuristic scanning technology which monitors your system to keep it safe and secure. In addition, we have implemented a threats center which will allow you to keep up to date with the latest malware threats.

Activating the full version unlocks realtime protection, scheduled scanning, and scheduled updating. It is a one time fee of $24.95.
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clubECGR · 2009/01/11

So I did activated it, gave me a real time protection and still windows is not putting it in the security center. that's my problem.

So, do i need AVG or such to go with an activated MBAM? I just wish Windows Vista looks MBAM as an anti virus so I dont have to worry about my aunt's Norton 360 and my new laptop's free trial soon-to-be expired norton 360.

Thank you again for your time

PeteC · 2009/01/11

windows is not putting it in the security center. that's my problem.
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Windows Security Centre only recognises Antivirus apps, not antimalware/antispyware apps.

So, do i need AVG or such to go with an activated MBAM?
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Yes - as rsinfo pointed out above, MBAM is not antivirus software.

I suggest you read my article ......

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