Thread: McAfee scan

It should be under scheduled scans. It could be an advanced option. It's been a while since I used mcafee.

McAfee is a bloated almost worthless POS program. It practically takes over your system. read this that I posted in another forum.

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There are many so called antivirus programs out there.
Most of the FREE programs (and many of the paid ones) don't work well and give the user a false sense of security.
I have tested almost every Anti-Virus, Anti Malware, Anti Spyware program out there and have found the top 3 worthy of your consideration - in order of preference & detection performance.

1) iobit 360 IObit Security 360 | Free Anti-malware | Free Download
IObit Security 360 is an advanced malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes the deepest infections, and protects your PC from various of potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms, and hijackers. With the unique "Dual-Core" engine and the heuristic malware detection, IObit Security 360 detects the most complex and deepest spyware and malware in a very fast and efficient way. IObit Security 360 has a real-time malware protection and frequent updating for prevention of zero-day security threats. IObit Security 360 can work with your Antivirus for a superior PC security. (from mfgrs site)

2) MalwareBytes Malwarebytes.org

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is considered to be the next step in the detection and removal of malware. In our product we have compiled a number of new technologies that are designed to quickly detect, destroy, and prevent malware. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware can detect and remove malware that even the most well known anti-virus and anti-malware applications fail to detect. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware monitors every process and stops malicious processes before they even start. The Realtime Protection Module uses our advanced heuristic scanning technology which monitors your system to keep it safe and secure. In addition, we have implemented a threats center which will allow you to keep up to date with the latest malware threats. (from mfgrs site)

3)DrWeb Cureit Dr.Web CureIt! — ??????? ????????? ?????????! ??????? ???????, ?????? ?????????? ?????????!
Dr.Web CureIt! detects and removes
* Rootkits * Mass-mailing worms * E-mail viruses * Peer-to-peer viruses * Internet worms * File viruses * Trojans * Stealth viruses* Polymorphic viruses * Bodiless viruses * Macro viruses * MS Office viruses * Script viruses * Spyware * Spybots * Password stealers * Keyloggers* Paid Dialers * Adware * Riskware* Hacktools * Backdoors * Joke programs * Malicious scripts * Other malware* (from mfgrs site)

These 3 have the best detection rates with minimum user impact.
Most Antivirus programs like, Avast, AVG, Adware, Spybot, Super Antispyware, even Norton... are practically worthless and slow your system down needlessly.

If you are careful in your surfing habits (have a firewall) and run at least one of these weekly - you should be ok.

So if your rig seems to be acting strangely or is feeling slower, you might want to try one of these programs to see if you have any infections.


Mikey

I've used malwarebytes and it's a great little program. Haven't tried the rest though.

Originally Posted by MikeHunt

McAfee is a bloated almost worthless POS program. It practically takes over your system. read this that I posted in another forum.

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There are many so called antivirus programs out there.
Most of the FREE programs (and many of the paid ones) don't work well and give the user a false sense of security.
I have tested almost every Anti-Virus, Anti Malware, Anti Spyware program out there and have found the top 3 worthy of your consideration - in order of preference & detection performance.

1) iobit 360 IObit Security 360 | Free Anti-malware | Free Download
IObit Security 360 is an advanced malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes the deepest infections, and protects your PC from various of potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms, and hijackers. With the unique "Dual-Core" engine and the heuristic malware detection, IObit Security 360 detects the most complex and deepest spyware and malware in a very fast and efficient way. IObit Security 360 has a real-time malware protection and frequent updating for prevention of zero-day security threats. IObit Security 360 can work with your Antivirus for a superior PC security. (from mfgrs site)

2) MalwareBytes Malwarebytes.org

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is considered to be the next step in the detection and removal of malware. In our product we have compiled a number of new technologies that are designed to quickly detect, destroy, and prevent malware. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware can detect and remove malware that even the most well known anti-virus and anti-malware applications fail to detect. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware monitors every process and stops malicious processes before they even start. The Realtime Protection Module uses our advanced heuristic scanning technology which monitors your system to keep it safe and secure. In addition, we have implemented a threats center which will allow you to keep up to date with the latest malware threats. (from mfgrs site)

3)DrWeb Cureit Dr.Web CureIt! — ??????? ????????? ?????????! ??????? ???????, ?????? ?????????? ?????????!
Dr.Web CureIt! detects and removes
* Rootkits * Mass-mailing worms * E-mail viruses * Peer-to-peer viruses * Internet worms * File viruses * Trojans * Stealth viruses* Polymorphic viruses * Bodiless viruses * Macro viruses * MS Office viruses * Script viruses * Spyware * Spybots * Password stealers * Keyloggers* Paid Dialers * Adware * Riskware* Hacktools * Backdoors * Joke programs * Malicious scripts * Other malware* (from mfgrs site)

These 3 have the best detection rates with minimum user impact.
Most Antivirus programs like, Avast, AVG, Adware, Spybot, Super Antispyware, even Norton... are practically worthless and slow your system down needlessly.

If you are careful in your surfing habits (have a firewall) and run at least one of these weekly - you should be ok.

So if your rig seems to be acting strangely or is feeling slower, you might want to try one of these programs to see if you have any infections.


Mikey