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Malwarebytes anti-malware vs malwarebytes anti-exploit?

8 years ago

Can someone tell me....are these the same thing or do I need only one of them? I already have a lifetime subscription to MWB anti-malware but don't know if they do the same thing Thank you!

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zep516
8 years ago
There not the same in there function, Malwarebytes anti - exploit guards against "0" Day Exploits meaning if a virus comes out today Malwarebytes anti - exploit will be able to stop it or so they say. Do you need it ? That might depend on what Anti Virus program you have because some of them have anti -exploit protection.
dhs_60
8 years ago
I use both. Anti-exploit is free, so nothing to lose.
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Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you both! I'll add Anti-exploit. I appreciate the help.

I'm confused about what to use with Win 10. I have Avast Free Antivirus installed as well as 2 extensions: Avast Online Security and Avast Safe Price. I thought I read somewhere that Win 10 will automatically disable Windows Defender if a third party antivirus software is installed. Is that correct? Am I just as well off using Windows Defender on its own and getting rid of the Avast stuff?
zep516
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Yes Windows defender will or should be auto disabled if another Anti Virus is installed. In my opinion you're just as well with windows defender, Really it's the same as Microsoft security Essentials. If you decide to uninstall Avast, uninstall it, then run the Avast clean up tool found here==> https://www.avast.com/en-us/uninstall-utility
dhs_60
8 years ago
Agree. Windows Defender is sufficient. I do a full scan every week or so, letting it run overnight.
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Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you Zep and Rick. I like this simpler idea. I get lots of pop ups with Avast. Does WD not run automatically in the background?
aputernut
8 years ago
Anti Exploit protects your browsers and is a very good idea and totally separate thing from the AV.
zep516
8 years ago
Evenshade 8a

What do the pop ups from Avast say ?
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8 years ago
Ads to upgrade, Zep.

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