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    free 64bit anti spyware/malware protection

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by lokster, Aug 20, 2009.

  1. lokster

    lokster Notebook Deity

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    im on vista 64 bit and what is a nice FREE active Anti spyware/malware protection?

    i love threatfire, it was awesome but theres no support for 64bit unfortunately. i cant even find the beta.. anyway im looking for something like threatfire but an alternative and compatible with 64bit Systems

    please also nothing that conflicts with avira
     
    lokster, Aug 20, 2009
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    Eugene91 Notebook Consultant

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    have u tried malwarebytes anti malware? or superantispyware?
     
    Eugene91, Aug 20, 2009
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    ThreatFire v. 4.6.0.4 beta 64-bit version is available since yesterday.
    It's still a beta though, so I certainly wouldn't use it on a production machine.
    The beta is intended for Vista and Win7.

    Or you will have to switch to a HIPS like Windows Defender with full Spynet membership or a much stronger alternative like Comodo FW & Defense+ HIPS.
    That is, if you think HIPS are 'nice' ;)
    They require more input and have a learning curve (Defense+) but can offer very strong protection.
     
    Baserk, Aug 21, 2009
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  4. lokster

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    superantispyware isnt active defense like threatfire.

    thing with the threatfire beta if i click the link i get spyware doctor

    also i dont want to learn using firewall blockers, its a hassle and gona mess up my computer. more trouble than its worth, id like some worry free protection :)

    thanks for the suggestions though.
     
    lokster, Aug 21, 2009
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    NlightN Notebook Guru

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    I second this request
    budgets are tight and looking for an alternative
     
    NlightN, Aug 21, 2009
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    Weird, if I click ' click here' on the TF forum webpage I linked to, I get a TFbeta.exe for download.
    What url are you downloading from?

    P.S. It's a beta, so be aware it might cause unforeseen issues.
     
    Baserk, Aug 21, 2009
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    lokster, Aug 21, 2009
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