TDK1044 Posted June 23, 2017 ID:1137807 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Hi Guys, I'll be purchasing a new Laptop soon. I've been very impressed with Malwarebytes, and I intend to install it on the new Laptop. Can I use Malwarebytes as my only source of protection, alongside the embedded windows protection software, or do I need one of the dedicated anti virus products as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daman1 Posted June 23, 2017 ID:1137808 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Though a good product I would not run Malwarebytes only, I would run another anti-virus also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTL434 Posted June 23, 2017 ID:1137817 Share Posted June 23, 2017 2 hours ago, TDK1044 said: Hi Guys, I'll be purchasing a new Laptop soon. I've been very impressed with Malwarebytes, and I intend to install it on the new Laptop. Can I use Malwarebytes as my only source of protection, alongside the embedded windows protection software, or do I need one of the dedicated anti virus products as well? If the new laptop is Windows 10 then that shouldn't be a problem. Windows Defender is an antivirus program so there's no need to install another one. That would just disable the inbuilt Defender anyway! I run that configuration on my 2 desktops and a laptop. I also look after PC's for several relatives and that is all I have on their machines. No problems whatsoever. Windows 10 Version 1703 Build 15063.413. MWB 3.1.2.1733 Version 1.0.141 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDK1044 Posted June 23, 2017 Author ID:1137818 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Great info. Thanks for the help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digerati Posted June 23, 2017 ID:1137829 Share Posted June 23, 2017 1 hour ago, RTL434 said: That would just disable the inbuilt Defender anyway! I agree with using W10's integrated anti-malware solution, Windows Defender. Note it is a full anti-"malware" solution, not just protection against viruses. As long as you keep Windows updated, and you are not "click-happy" on unsolicited downloads, links, attachments and popups, you don't partake in illegal filesharing and you don't visit illegal pornography or gambling sites, Windows Defender (in W10 and W8.1 and MSE in W7) is more than adequate. Regardless your anti-malware solution of choice, you still need a 2nd scanner on hand just to make sure you (the user and ALWAYS weakest link in security) or your primary anti-malware solution did not let something slip by. And Malwarebytes Free is great for that. However, if you like Malwarebytes and want to use (or already have) the premium (real-time) version of Malwarebytes, it plays along side other products including Windows Defender just fine - without causing conflicts or hogging resources. I use Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium on this system and my notebook. All you have to do is in the Malwarebytes main page, go to Settings > Applications tab then scroll down to Windows Action Center and ensure the "Never register Malwarebytes in the Windows Action Center" radio button is ticked. This will keep Windows Defender enabled while Malwarebytes runs in real time too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDK1044 Posted June 23, 2017 Author ID:1137869 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Thanks for the assistance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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