Date: 18 April 24, 23:11 PM
Do you already have an account?

Forgot your password?


 Are there any known compatibility issues with using these programs together?



hoosier


Poaster
Posts 470
Report to moderator

Offline Offline

  • **

  • 470
    Posts


I am using free versions of AdwCleaner, Avast Anti-Virus, Malwarebytes, Spyware, eBlaster and ZoneAlarm Security.

I've not seen any problems, but just wondering     

scuzzy


Administrator
Posts 10158
Report to moderator

Offline Offline

  • *****

  • Forum Cop

  • 10158
    Posts

  • In an emergency, 9-1-1 calls ME.

I don't know of compatibility issues, but your system resources is taking a needless beating with all those programs running in the background. Avast AV and Malwarebytes should be more than sufficient.

I only run Defender (which is preinstalled with Windows 10) and the premium version of Malwarebytes. My laptop, which runs Windows 7, only has MS Security Essentials and the premium version of Malwarebytes.

Bill


Universal Moderator
Posts 6830
Report to moderator

Offline Offline

  • *****

  • 6830
    Posts

To add a bit to scuzzy's advice, I would recommend you dump eBlaster and ZoneAlarm.  I am using Win7, I only run MSSE in realtime.  I use the Windows firewall. I run Antimalwarebytes every couple of weeks, AdwCleaner only if I have a problem, ditto with RogueKiller.
I really think for the typical home user, the whole malware thing is way overblown.
Fractal Design R5 | Asus  Z170 Pro | Intel i5 6600k | 16 GB G.Skill Ripjaws  DDR4 2133 | Seasonic 650w PSU | eVGA GTX 550 TI | Samsung 960 M2 500 GB | Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB | ASUS Burner | Windows 7 64-bit

scuzzy


Administrator
Posts 10158
Report to moderator

Offline Offline

  • *****

  • Forum Cop

  • 10158
    Posts

  • In an emergency, 9-1-1 calls ME.

You didn't mention which version of Windows you are running, but do yourself a favor and get rid of the bloat. More important is that you use common sense in the sites you visit and the things you download/install, as we are often our own worst enemies.

If you are using Windows 7, then MS Security Essentials (MSSE) and the built-in Windows firewall is all you need. If you are running Windows 10, then the built-in Windows Defender and firewall is all you need. Having said that, I appreciate the extra protection provided by Malwarebytes Premium and I believe it is a good investment.

Looking back at your poast, I'm guessing that "Spyware, eBlaster" is actually SpywareBlaster. The free version does not use up system resources, so there's no harm in installing it. SpywareBlaster does not conflict with any other programs. The free version requires manual updates and tweaks your browser(s) by adding restricted sites. It's merely a prevention tool and does nothing to clean up potential problems you may encounter. The only benefit of the paid version is that it updates itself automatically.

hoosier


Poaster
Posts 470
Report to moderator

Offline Offline

  • **

  • 470
    Posts

I have Windows 7 still (Windows 10 messed up my audio the several times I tried it)

Yes, SpywareBlaster is the right name

I recently used AdwCleaner to remove a relentless pop-up ad for "Ad Remover" that nothing else seemed to recognize

You guys remain my first go-to forum for computer help. Many thanks