Do I need an Anti-Malware program if I am using Avast! Free Edition? I am currently using IObit Security 360 and am curious if I even need it in the first place. If I do could someone here recommend a malware program I should be using along with avast,aswell as any other types of programs I should be using along with Avast.
In theory avast should include even an antispyware module…but, you know, dealing with malwares is a never ending story…so I think it’s a good idea to improve your protection using malwarebytes (free) and superantispyware (free). These are a very good detection rate softwares and can be used for an on demand scan every time you want a second opinion about your system security status. Iobit, as far as I know, is a quite new product, not too bad, but if I can give you a suggestion…i would prefer the two i mentioned above. 
IObit has stolen the MBAM definitions database.
I won’t trust in such a company.
Read about IOBit Theft Conclusion:
http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=33217
Malwarebytes (free) and SUPERAntiSpyware (free) are good.
Right!! I was forgetting it…
I use Malwarebytes,but the free version does not have realtime protection,that is why I was using IObit 360…after reading more about IObit 360 I have just uninstalled it.
Can anyone here recommend a free Anti-Malware program that has realtime protection ?
Thank you for your suggestions and info.
why not go for MBAM pro ?
it is a one time fee for a lifetime license www.malwarebytes.org
Also windows defender
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
spywareblaster (browser immunization)
http://download.cnet.com/SpywareBlaster/3000-8022_4-10196637.html?tag=mncol;pop
and avast you will be pretty safe
@ RedFan
Windows Defender on XP is not recommended.
Also use BitRemover for IOBit cleanup:
http://www.t-tools.nl/bitremoveren.php