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hlthe2b

(102,143 posts)
1. Malwarebytes Premium. For $25/year they will not only protect but offer good help in removing
Thu May 14, 2020, 09:05 AM
May 2020

including additional tools they will provide free if you have something persistent that precedes loading the software.

In this day and age, I do not trust any internet security package as a sole solution. Nearly all can accommodate running malwarebytes concurrently and IMO all should do so.

lillypaddle

(9,580 posts)
2. eset.com
Thu May 14, 2020, 09:09 AM
May 2020

Has a free scanner on their site, and it will remove the malware - I'm confident about this, because I've experienced the same problem a few times. I've wound up buying their software. Good luck

abqtommy

(14,118 posts)
4. Yup. Malwarebytes is THE Plan, man! Use it free for 14 days then subscribe like the rest of us
Thu May 14, 2020, 09:27 AM
May 2020

have. Initial download is free and sets you up for later subscription... https://www.malwarebytes.com/

abqtommy

(14,118 posts)
7. Used to use the CC but now my go-to is Wisecare/Wisecleaner*... subscription service and
Thu May 14, 2020, 03:18 PM
May 2020

well worth it. It is free with limited benefits...

*https://www.wisecleaner.com/wise-care-365.html

Thyla

(791 posts)
6. I use Malwarebytes and Avast
Thu May 14, 2020, 09:39 AM
May 2020

And never have an issue, eset is good too if the malware is blocking you AV.
No need to pay for antivirus software though.

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