Have Norton Security===Need Malwarebytes Too??
Sorry for so many posts; I seem to be having issues w/computers. I think I understand that something like Norton removes virus's but may leave malware, right? So I need both?
Forum Discussion
Norton works, but many geek friends of mine recommend Avast and Malewarebytes for general protection and CCleaner for "cleaning out" your computer every so often. These programs all have free versions. If you want, you can send some money and get extras.
I have Avast "running" all the time. I scan with Malewarebytes every so often if I think I may have been to an iffy website - Avast and Malewarebytes sometimes catch different things. CCleaner I use when I remember it.
Important to remember: "cleaners", like CCleaner, usually remove the "cookies" on your computer that remember sign-in names and passwords for websites you visit regularly. Before you run a "cleaner", make sure you have saved all your passwords somewhere to re-sign in to the websites.
Also, not all "maleware" is bad! Many times programs like Avast and Malewarebytes simply don't recognize a program, or they need to be updated. A quick search on the internet will tell you if a program is actually bad.
I have Avast "running" all the time. I scan with Malewarebytes every so often if I think I may have been to an iffy website - Avast and Malewarebytes sometimes catch different things. CCleaner I use when I remember it.
Important to remember: "cleaners", like CCleaner, usually remove the "cookies" on your computer that remember sign-in names and passwords for websites you visit regularly. Before you run a "cleaner", make sure you have saved all your passwords somewhere to re-sign in to the websites.
Also, not all "maleware" is bad! Many times programs like Avast and Malewarebytes simply don't recognize a program, or they need to be updated. A quick search on the internet will tell you if a program is actually bad.
