Here is small list of programs that I've found work very well with Avast:
( These programs have run on my computer with Avast ! at one time or the other ) :
Ccleaner: it goes into you registry and cleans it out.
2.DeFraggler: it does just what it’s name says. It DeFraggs your hard drive.
MalwareBytes: another virus scanning program. Great program for Windows XP users.
4.Speccy: goes into your computer and tell you all about your computer. Like what OS your using, ram,what kind of keyboard your using, what mouse, and on and on…
Recuvd: will help you to recover deleted files…
… most of these programs are put out by PIRIFORM. They have their own website…
Technically, the term malware covers every variety of malicious software like viruses, trojans, worms, rootkits, spyware etc. The fact that MalwareBytes chooses not to detect viruses does not alter the definition and meaning of the word malware. avast!, AVG, Avira etc. are technically more suited to be categorized as antimalware products than MalwareBytes
As an insignificant example - the excellent website FileHippo.com recently merged the sections -Antivirus and Antispyware into a single section - Antimalware, thereby correctly reflecting the broad coverage of the term.
Malware, short for malicious software, is software designed to infiltrate a computer system without the owner’s informed consent. The expression is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program code.[1] The term “computer virus” is sometimes used as a catch-all phrase to include all types of malware, including true viruses.
Software is considered malware based on the perceived intent of the creator rather than any particular features. Malware includes computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, dishonest adware, crimeware, most rootkits, and other malicious and unwanted software. In law, malware is sometimes known as a computer contaminant, for instance in the legal codes of several U. S. states, including California and West Virginia.[
The fact remains, though, that Malwarebytes is not an AV and will not clean a virus. It is no substitute for a resident AV, regardless if you opt for the Pro version with active shields or not. (It is, however, keeping with the thread topic, compatible with Avast!)
yeah, just what I was thinking…it’s being advised when the others can’t remove anymore, and this includes trojans etc…it all depends on what you call a virus Gargamel…I have no idea how MBAM behaves when it’s resident, but it seems quite good at cleaning systems…browse the forums here and you’ll get the idea…
Oh, so its a Clintonism! A 6year hiatus from any in-house pc (and thus, any pc security concerns) leaves me confused as to the very definition of malware. I would hardly knock Mbam, seen it clean things here and on my own system. The apparent miss-statement I made of “will not clean a virus” is also rooted on what I’ve read on Mbam forums, i.e. experienced users saying you should still run a resident AV, even with MbamPro. (I’d root out a link to the quote, but their forum is…awkward).
Looking now, that is in regard to active defense, not on-demand, thanks for the correction :-[ @Logos: nice fowl, he’s in for a hangover if he drinks that whole bottle ;D
I've read on Mbam forums, i.e. experienced users saying you should still run a resident AV, even with MbamPro. (I'd root out a link to the quote, but their forum is....awkward).
If you do not imbibe French wine all the time then the forum is quite informative.
So how did I get infected in the first place?
4.) Antivirus
An Anti-Virus product is a necessity. There are many excellent programs that you can purchase. However, we choose to advocate the use of free programs whenever possible. Some very good and easy-to-use free antivirus programs are Avast, and AntiVir. Please run only one antivirus resident at a time!
It’s a good idea to set your antivirus to receive automatic updates so you are always as fully protected as possible from the newest threats.
Informative, yes, very. My statement was “awkward”, 1 example, trying a search and getting told i can’t use any combination of less than 4 letters…when half of anything on the web has a 3 letter-or-less abbreviation. And I would think drinking any alcohol while reading will impair me…Canadian lager included
???I don’t understand…are we having a contest now? Oh boy, whats the prize!!! Is it a gold star? A trophy? No wait, i know!!!..Trees, right? You must have plenty of those to spare
Beer? bahh it all pretty much tastes the same–all bad. Heineken has to be one of the worst but I don’t drink any beer.
I remember once in a night club in Mexico getting bottled beer that had a horse’s head on the label. I tasted it and told the waiter it was good of them to put the brewmaster’s picture on the bottle.
I been using Avast for 2 months now and none of the programs that
I have on my computer have had a conflict with Avast. The list of
programs include some that have already been mentioned here like
CCleaner and MBAM. Some have not like Sbxie and Defense Wall.
Anyway I think Avast works real nice on computers and unless the
user has another AV or Anti malware real time I don’t see any reason
why it would conflict.
About the MBAM discussion going on here, all I like to say is that MBAM
is not a AV but its designed to detect what most AV applications don’t
care fighting. That is the beauty of MBAM and the reason why all users
should have it as their malware scanner not installed real time.
Yes MBAM is an excellent malware removal tool. It is best employed in that fashion, to remove things that have slipped past your other defenses. In my experience with it, it totally removes the malware, including registry entries. I’ve had to use it twice on the other machine here because of the user not responding correctly to alerts from her AV (MSE) and allowing a rogue to partially install itself. She was getting the usual popups saying the machine was not protected and wanting to do a (fake) scan. MBAM totally removed the malware.
… you’re posting that they are…fine ;D
