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On demand secondary Antivirus

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October 17, 2011 9:55:28 PM

I'm planning on using one Microsoft Security Essentials for my primary Antivirus suite, so I've got that out of the way. But does anyone else us a secondary, on-demand Antivirus? Nothing that runs in the background, just something you can open and run a sweep on if you suspect your primary isn't catching the bug.

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October 18, 2011 12:33:40 AM

I don't recommend having 2 anti-virus installed. They may result in conflict and try to shut down each other.
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October 18, 2011 3:28:13 AM

2e151 said:
I'm planning on using........catching the bug.

Use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware that was pointed out by area51reopened^, as it is the best tool to have next to the AV program, and its free. MB is updated hourly.
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October 18, 2011 2:34:11 PM

I like the Avira Antivir rescue CD. Burn a up-to-date copy when you need it, boot off the CD, run the scan. Don't need to bother with safe mode, etc...
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October 24, 2011 5:27:29 PM

Norton and Symantec are the same thing. But it costs money, there are 3-4 free anit-virus products that are as good.
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October 25, 2011 12:29:46 AM

Pyree said:
I don't recommend having 2 anti-virus installed. They may result in conflict and try to shut down each other.


An on demand scanner, won't conflict with an antivirus software.

My vote is for Malwarebytes. Make sure to update it, and run it in safe mode with networking, and you should be good.
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