tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30199100.post7874992606733276540..comments2024-01-10T20:54:55.278-05:00Comments on Security Garden: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Version UpdateCorrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02110007723754751966noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30199100.post-17281083102100938652008-06-07T13:21:00.000-04:002008-06-07T13:21:00.000-04:00Hi, Celeste. Please indulge me as I add a bit mor...Hi, Celeste. <BR/><BR/>Please indulge me as I add a bit more information for the befit of other readers than you asked. <BR/><BR/>One thing readers need to keep in mind is that, unlike the previous version 7.4, AVG 8 (free & paid) is an anti-virus and anti-malware software. Running two resident anti-virus software programs is not recommended as they can cause serious conflicts.<BR/><BR/>With specific reference to AVG and SpywareBlaster & SBSD, see this FAQ: <A HREF="http://free.grisoft.com/ww.faq.num-1319" REL="nofollow">Infection detected in "ActiveX Compatibility" registry key</A>. Then read this thread at Wilders: <A HREF="http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=206608" REL="nofollow"> spyware blaster not compatable with AVG 8.0</A>, most particularly post #16 by Javacool which explains why the AVG FAQ is wrong with regard to the immunize function of both SpywareBlaster and Spybot Search and Destroy.<BR/><BR/>Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware software is not an anti-virus software. The subscription version has a "Protection Module" which (like WinPatrol) uses heuristics to block intrusions before they can happen. <BR/><BR/>If you decide to continue with AVG, I suggest you consider the MVPS Hosts file (an excellent addition anyway and recommended over SpywareBlaster for anyone using Windows Vista). See <A HTTP://WWW.MVPS.ORG/WINHELP2002/HOSTS.HTM HREF="" REL="nofollow">MVPS HOSTS file</A>.<BR/><BR/>I hope this helps. <BR/><BR/>CorrineCorrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02110007723754751966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30199100.post-84802395668297327902008-06-07T03:12:00.000-04:002008-06-07T03:12:00.000-04:00Corrine:As of two days ago I now use AVG Free AV 8...Corrine:<BR/><BR/>As of two days ago I now use AVG Free AV 8.0.1. It breaks the Spybot Search and Destroy and Spyware Blaster. Which I am mad to see happen. Would malwarebytes replace those?<BR/><BR/>Thanks<BR/>CelesteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com