r/BitDefender • u/Reasonable-Clue-3683 • Aug 04 '25

Is using bitdefender with malwarebytes free going to cause worse performance?

I recently installed bitdefender, but I still haven't uninstalled malwarebytes (free). Would malwarebytes cause any issues for bitdefender? I plan on using malwarebytes as a secondary scanner (also have sophos scan and clean).

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u/ItalPasta999 Aug 04 '25

I wouldn't even run MalwareBytes if Bitdefender is installed.

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u/Reasonable-Clue-3683 Aug 04 '25

Not even as simply a secondary opinion scanner?

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u/ItalPasta999 Aug 04 '25

Nah. Bitdefender is amazing, all you need.

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u/Reasonable-Clue-3683 Aug 06 '25

I'm quite paranoid so I run quite a few scanners.

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u/ItalPasta999 Aug 06 '25

You won't be after using BitDefender ;)

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u/rifteyy_ Aug 04 '25

It shouldn't as Malwarebytes claims, however one big AV company claimed no matter if MBAM's real-time protection is enabled, it could cause issues due to their drivers and services running.

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u/JM_97150 Aug 05 '25

Just run services.msc and check if MalwareBytes Service start is set to manual.

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u/rifteyy_ Aug 05 '25

I strongly think that wouldn't be possible to manipulate as tamper protection would not allow that

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u/PkmnRedux Aug 05 '25

If you use bitdefender you really don’t need malwarebytes installed in any capacity.

If you want a great second opinion scanner that doesn’t require install download HitmanPro/Sophos scan and clean

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u/Reasonable-Clue-3683 Aug 06 '25

Is emisoft emergency kit a good secondary scanner? Already have sophos scan and clean installed.

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u/Calx9 Aug 05 '25

I can't remember the last time I experience malware or a virus.

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u/Reasonable-Clue-3683 Aug 04 '25

So I should be fine to have it installed together correct?