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Discussion in 'Security and Privacy' started by mopar, 2009/06/30.

  1. 2009/06/30
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    mopar Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I’m running Vista 32 SP2
    Windows Defender
    Windows Firewall
    Spybot S&D
    AVG anti virus (paid version)

    All have currant updates.

    My question is, would I gain anything by installing Morro?

    TIA
     
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    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    It's very bad idea to run two AV programs.
    Besides, I'd wait at least few months for Morro to be thoroughly tested by others to see what it's worth.

    Personally, I'd get rid of Spybot, which is rather tool of the past, and go for:
    - SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition: http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html
    - Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (trial version is fully functionable): http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
    Currently, two best tools on the market.
     
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    mopar Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks for your help Broni

    I checked the 2 links you supplied and neither have real time blocking.
    To me this would be a problem. If something bad were to get on your computer it would stay there until you do a manual scan.
    Am I correct?
     
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    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    AV program is your primary tool.
    Spybot won't catch much.
    You can always get paid version of Super, or MBAM, and you'll have real time protection.
    I use firewall, and AV only, and I never got anything more than some tracking cookies.
     
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    Thanks broni
     
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    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    You're welcome :)
     
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