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What are the best malware removal tools for Windows?
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Best malware removal tools for Windows
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Malwarebytes
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Windows, Mac, Mobile
May 10, 2020
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Spybot
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Aug 4, 2022
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RogueKiller Free
FREE
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Nov 22, 2022
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ADWCleaner
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Oct 10, 2022
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super antispyware
$29.95/yr.
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Oct 10, 2022
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Malwarebytes
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Simple setup
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Limited free version
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GEORGE //'s Experience
Well actually it's a craziest anti-virus but the thing is it costs 39.99$ per year and it's not compatible for linux
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Light resource usage
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Not compatible for Linux
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Yanis's Experience
Simple and efficient.
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Achieved a perfect score in a test performed by AV-TEST
In 2014 AV-TEST tested 7 different cleaning tools (along with 10 antivirus solutions) Malwarebytes was the only tool that was capable of completely removing and restoring the system. It was concluded by AV-TEST to be the best tool for removing malware from infected computers.
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Free 30-days trial
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Free for manual scans
Offers a completely free scan and removal version for personal use.
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Free version lacks scan scheduling
Premium version of the software is required to schedule scans in advance.
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Doesn't ignore adware and toolbars
Malwarebytes removes toolbars that get bundled with software and adware that some other products keep.
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Aggressive defending
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Antimalware
Antivirus is a specific term referring to well-known and established malware, meaning that you'll still remain vulnerable to new and unique malware if you use an antivirus. Malwarebytes is constantly updated to find newer and rarer malware.
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Spybot
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Free for personal use
Basic functionality (includes malware removal) can be used for free for non-commercial purposes.
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Bad malware detection
In a test performed by PCMag, Spybot detected just 32% of installed malware.
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Has a portable version
A portable version of the app can be found here. It allows putting the software on an external storage devices such as an USB thumb stick and running it from there without having to install it on the target machine.
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Bad at removing found malware, especially rootkits
In a test performed by PCMag over half of malware that the tool attempted to remove was still running after the attempted cleanup. Rootkit removal often crashes other software.
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Can be installed in safe mode without issues
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Free version lacks scan scheduling
Premium version of the software is required to schedule scans in advance.
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Awkward interface elements
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RogueKiller Free
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RogueKiller Free
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Pros
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Cons
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Aggressive cleaning engine
RogueKiller is capable of disinfecting systems from a long list of very persistent viruses and malware with minimal user interaction.
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Complicated initial configuration
To use effectively, new users should invest some time into reading about all the possible configuration options and determining how best to customize their installation to suit their needs.
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RespectableMoros's Experience
I now have pro, after I tried the free version. Malwarebytes is very bad for me. I tested both and roguekiller catches what malwarebytes leave behind.
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Better than Malwarebytes
Roguekiller catches what Malwarebytes leaves behind.
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Peter J. Mello's Experience
RogueKiller lives up to its billing as a power users tool, and I'm glad I have it in my arsenal when faced with systems suffering from multiple infections. It has a semi-steep learning curve but the results you can achieve with it make the time cost worthwhile.
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ADWCleaner
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Fast
Only requires downloading and scanning. Does not even need to be installed.
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Lightweight
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super antispyware
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Freemium
Offers limited free version.
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$29.95/yr.
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Bitdefender
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MalwareBuster AntiMalware for Windows
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MalwareBuster AntiMalware for Windows
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MalwareBuster AntiMalware for Windows
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recovered a PC that had gotten ramsomware
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Zoidberg's Experience
Cleaned up what Malwarbytes left behind.
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Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool
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Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool
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Doesn't scan the whole system
The tool checks for just the most common infections and only in the most common places and skips everything else.
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Comes bundled with all Windows versions by default
There's no need to set up the tool, it comes with all versions of Windows and as long as you install important Patch Tuesdays updates the tool will be up to date.
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Can't scan in the background
When manually invoked, there's no way to have it run in the background.
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Runs only once a month
The tool automatically runs after each "Patch Tuesday" patch has been installed. And there's no way to have in scheduled to run more often. To run it at any other time it has to be done manually.
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