Advice Request I bought MalwareBytes lifetime key is it worth it?

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Taehyun

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So since last time I got my PC killed with a ransomware and malware now I have Bitdefender and I decided to buy Malwarebyte and got a lifetime key.
My main question is that if this anti malware software is worth it and does its job.
If ya have any suggestion of what to get for protections let me know!

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Kongo

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So since last time I got my PC killed with a ransomware and malware now I have Bitdefender and I decided to buy Malwarebyte and got a lifetime key.
My main question is that if this anti malware software is worth it and does its job.
If ya have any suggestion of what to get for protections let me know!

:)

I never really used it myself but it seems to have improved a lot in recent tests.
 

RoboMan

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Is it worth it? It depends on your needs.

Understanding you already have BitDefender (paid version), then it's not worth it. BitDefender suite is top-notch and does not need to be complemented with anything else. Scenario changes if you're using BitDefender Free.

Whatever the case, I would not have two real-time protection security programs working together, so I'd go with BD if its paid, or MB if your copy of BD is the free one.
 
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Taehyun

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Is it worth it? It depends on your needs.

Understanding you already have BitDefender (paid version), then it's not worth it. BitDefender suite is top-notch and does not need to be complemented with anything else. Scenario changes if you're using BitDefender Free.

Whatever the case, I would have two real-time protection security programs working together, so I'd go with BD if its paid, or MB if youre copy of BD is the free one.
Yeah I have bitfender paid version and this malwarebytes and yes i always have them both active when i surf on chrome, edge and i keep my vpn on in case im visiting a shady website.
 

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Yeah I have bitfender paid version and this malwarebytes and yes i always have them both active when i surf on chrome, edge and i keep my vpn on in case im visiting a shady website.
You shouldn't. Throw Malwarebytes off your system until your Bitdefender subscription runs out as two AVs in real-time are not recommended.
 

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I think the times where Malwarebytes was meant to complement your AV are over. They are heading in the direction of a standalone security product.
So if they're heading, they haven't got there yet 🙃
They have a guide on their forums to help people use Malwarebytes Premium with Windows Defender with no issues. Basically, adding it to the exclusions.
 

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So if they're heading, they haven't got there yet 🙃
They have a guide on their forums to help people use Malwarebytes Premium with Windows Defender with no issues. Basically, adding it to the exclusions.
Many products state that they can alongside other AV's but in the end they don't add much protection anyway. Why using another real-time protection when having Bitdefender with solid protection and the option to use tools like Simple Windows Hardening or OSArmor?
 

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Many AV's state that they can alongside other AV's but in the end they don't add much protection anyway. Why using another real-time protection when having Bitdefender with solid protection and the option to use tools like Simple Windows Hardening or OSArmor?
I agree. But then I would say, not worth it to buy Malwarebytes Premium. Use Windows Defender with or without those tools. If you're going to pay for an AV, others are more complete and better, personally I would pick one with included Firewall.
 

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I agree. But then I would say, not worth it to buy Malwarebytes Premium. Use Windows Defender with or without those tools. If you're going to pay for an AV, others are more complete and better, personally I would pick one with included Firewall.
Absolutely. At this point of time I don't think that Malwarebytes is the best product to choose, especially when he already has Bitdefender. Thats why I said that he should use Bitdefender at least till the license runs out and then he can take a look at Malwarebytes and decide which product is best for him.
 

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I also have a lifetime Malwarebytes key, haven't used it{in 3 years} do to its past mediocrity, after being really good, but its definitely worth having as its seems to be rebounding to being good again ,as far as you getting a ransomware attack, do you have a decent backup program? with a external drive to unplug as a precaution
 

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For me, the advantage of Malwarebytes Premium was the "ability" to work alongside Windows Defender or other, being cheap. If it's not worth it, then thanks but no.
Don't get me wrong, I don't question its ability to run alongside another AV but I just think that it's not worth the money when there are free and better options that don't need even more PC resources next to your AV.
 

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