Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Lifetime + AVG Anti-Virus 2012 (1-User System Builder) $12 + Free Shipping

Like most folks who don't go to many "strange" websites, I don't get many "bad" viruses. But, about once a year, one of my computers gets infected. If it's a bad virus, I waste an hour or two getting rid of it. I've found running the free version of Malwarebytes to be the best solution, and it seems to work about 4 out of 5 times by itself.

So is there any reason I really need to pay for Malwarebytes? The cost here isn't very expensive, but I guess it's limited to one computer. It seems like the paid version is preventative, so perhaps I wouldn't waste the time removing a virus when I occasionally get one?

Quote from lonestarnight : Like most folks who don't go to many "strange" websites, I don't get many "bad" viruses. But, about once a year, one of my computers gets infected. If it's a bad virus, I waste an hour or two getting rid of it. I've found running the free version of Malwarebytes to be the best solution, and it seems to work about 4 out of 5 times by itself. So is there any reason I really need to pay for Malwarebytes? The cost here isn't very expensive, but I guess it's limited to one computer. It seems like the paid version is preventative, so perhaps I wouldn't waste the time removing a virus when I occasionally get one?

The trial version is only per computer isn't it? I remember I uninstalled it once to download again months later for reuse and no go. This was a long time ago and they may have changed the policy.

So how does this work with anti-virus? Aren't they the same thing?

Quote from bigballs : So how does this work with anti-virus? Aren't they the same thing?

No it works with an anti-virus program but is not a whole anti-virus suite. I pair mine with Microsoft Security Essentials to have a comfortable and secure computer.

Quote from bigballs : Does this thing ever go free after rebates?

It was free last month.

TigerDirect was giving it free after rebate. Of course we had to pay shipping and tax (IL)

Quote from napnap : It was free last month. TigerDirect was giving it free after rebate. Of course we had to pay shipping and tax (IL)

It is true. Also tigerdirect has this FAR deal frequently so if some of you can wait you can get it for free.

Quote from kim1982 : So people should buy this for the malwarebytes, but not use the AVG? We have 4 laptops and 2 desktops in our house. Out notron expired last month. Trying to find something affordable, to put on all machines. Can anyone recommend a good anti virus program? We had malwarebytes but the trial version expired. Thanks for the help. Forgot to mention, we use IE and firefox.

as previously mentioned by Eddiewoah, MS Essentials and this make a good combo, i run that combo on 6 PCs and have had great success

Quote from NWBUM : as previously mentioned by Eddiewoah, MS Essentials and this make a good combo, i run that combo on 6 PCs and have had great success

You use the paid version of MBM with real time scanning? MSE and MBM don't overlap at all in scans?

Quote from g0dM@n : You use the paid version of MBM with real time scanning? MSE and MBM don't overlap at all in scans?

Not if you schedule your scans correctly.

I've been running firefox with no script, and haven't gotten a vrius since.

thinking about getting this, just for a little insurance, but I frankly don't think it's necessary if you use no script.

I just tried purchasing 3 of these. Well it only let me use the code once, so I guess I will just have to pick the main computer to use it on.

Quote from EddieWoah : Not sure which virus you are talking about. But, I only got the paid version of Malwarebytes recently and I never got a virus before when I was just using MSE. I rather have a fast system and use a bit of common sense than wasting money on a bloated and overly robust AV. MSE has everything one needs (realtime scanning, scheduling if you're into that, and updates automatically). That plus MWB Pro is perfect. - sent by iPhone App Deals & Steals 3.5.8 -

Citadel-Ransomware is the infection he is talking about. I work for an IT shop that uses MSE as the primary AV on customers computers (hey better than nothing right?) and we have been dealing with a LOT of ransomware as well as 0acess and sirfef infections because MSE isn't up to par dealing with the drive-by downloader links on video sites. However the tool I use to remove all of these? Malwarebytes. Definitely in for one thanks OP!

Thanks!

Quote from g0dM@n : You use the paid version of MBM with real time scanning? MSE and MBM don't overlap at all in scans?

YES and NO