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[Closed] Anti-malware/spyware software for Windows

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Been tasked with cleaning up a laptop for an aged acquaintance, he thinks it's rife with viruses etc. Already updated Avast free version & run a scan which comes back clean.

Is there any freeware the Hivemind would recommend to check for malware or spyware that Avast might have missed?

TIA


 
Posted : 24/01/2014 5:12 pm
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Malwarebytes or SuperAntiSpyware, though the later revels in screaming about even the slightest infringement (eg: Normal website cookies)


 
Posted : 24/01/2014 5:17 pm
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Just use the standard Microsoft virus stuff


 
Posted : 24/01/2014 5:17 pm
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Malwarebytes is a good starting point, yes.


 
Posted : 24/01/2014 5:39 pm
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Sounds good. I'll give it a lash & see if anything pops up.

Cheers


 
Posted : 24/01/2014 5:41 pm
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The windows security essentials or whatever its called is fine.


 
Posted : 24/01/2014 5:45 pm