ComboFix AlternativesAnti-Malware Apps like ComboFix

ComboFix is described as 'USE WITH CAUTION! Combofix is a freeware (a legitimate spyware remover created by sUBs), Combofix was designed to scan a computer for known malware, spyware (SurfSideKick, QooLogic, and Look2Me as well as any other combination of the mentioned spyware applications) and remove' and is a popular Anti-Malware app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ComboFix for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best ComboFix alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. Other great apps like ComboFix are Spybot - Search & Destroy, AdwCleaner, HitmanPro and Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool.

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  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware icon
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    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

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    Comprehensive protection software utilizing AI and machine learning to detect and neutralize threats. Features include RDP and Ransomware Protection. Efficiently uses minimal system resources with customizable settings for scan modes and performance adjustments.

    117 Malwarebytes Anti-Malware alternatives
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Process scanning
    2.  Heuristic Detection
    3.  Real-time protection
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Malware Analysis
    7.  Built-in VPN
    8.  Block Trackers
    9.  No Logs
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  No registration required
    12.  CloudAV
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware iconComboFix Icon

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    • Most users think Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a great ComboFix alternative.

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to ComboFix.

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is the most popular free alternative to ComboFix.

    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is Freemium and ProprietaryComboFix is Free and Proprietary
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is LightweightComboFix is not according to our users
  2. Spybot - Search & Destroy icon
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    Spybot - Search & Destroy

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    Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications.

    103 Spybot - Search & Destroy alternatives
    Prices for Corporate Edition

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Multiple languages
    Free for private use, companies and institutions need to buy licenses for commercial versions
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    Spybot - Search & Destroy iconComboFix Icon

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  4. AdwCleaner icon
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    AdwCleaner

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    AdwCleaner is an easy-to-use OS security utility that allows you to get rid of adware on your computer in seconds, by quickly scanning the system.

    59 AdwCleaner alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Standalone
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Multiple languages
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    Auslogics Anti-Malware

    Detects malware, spyware, and viruses while working with your antivirus. Offers flexible scheduling and comprehensive scans including memory, cookies, and more. Provides Quick, Deep, and Custom scan options. Features quarantine a...

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  6. HitmanPro icon
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    HitmanPro

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    HitmanPro (formerly Hitman Pro) is an on-demand malware scanner and removal tool. It will usually do a full-system scan significantly faster than other (traditional) solutions due to its cloud-based scan technique.

    115 HitmanPro alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Malware Analysis
    6.  Cloud based
    HitmanPro iconComboFix Icon

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    • HitmanPro is the most popular commercial alternative to ComboFix.

    • HitmanPro is Paid and ProprietaryComboFix is Free and Proprietary
    • HitmanPro is Lightweight and Privacy focusedComboFix is not according to our users
  7. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool icon
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    Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool

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    Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is a free software intended to disinfect infected computers, removing viruses, Trojans, and spyware, as well as any other types of malware. Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2011 uses the same highly efficient algorithms for detecting malware as Kaspersky...

    62 Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool alternatives
    Main Menu

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool Features

    1.  Portable
    Configurable Scan Settings
    Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool iconComboFix Icon

    Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool VS ComboFix

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    • Most users think Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is a great ComboFix alternative.

    • Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is the most popular Linux alternative to ComboFix.

    • Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is Free and ProprietaryComboFix is also Free and Proprietary
  8. SUPERAntiSpyware icon
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    SUPERAntiSpyware

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    SUPERAntiSpyware is a software application which can detect and remove spyware, adware, malware, trojans, rogue software, worms, rootkits, parasites and other potentially harmful software applications, as well as restore modified system settings.

    54 SUPERAntiSpyware alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SUPERAntiSpyware Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  Portable
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  10. Emsisoft Emergency Kit icon
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    Emsisoft Emergency Kit

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    The Emsisoft Emergency Kit contains a collection of programs that can be used without a software installation to scan and clean infected computers for malware.

    47 Emsisoft Emergency Kit alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Ad-free
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  11. 9-Lab Removal Tool icon
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    9-Lab Removal Tool

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    9-Lab Removal Tool stands for the standalone multi-functional malware scanning utility that is able to professionally detect and get rid of viruses, rootkits, unveil hidden infections and malicious registry keys that are concealed deep within a system.

    49 9-Lab Removal Tool alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Portable
    3.  Malware Analysis
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  On Demand
    9-Lab Removal Tool iconComboFix Icon

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  12. Zemana AntiMalware icon
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    Zemana AntiMalware

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    Zemana AntiMalware is an on demand malware scanner designed to clean your PC from all the infections that have taken place on your PC.

    51 Zemana AntiMalware alternatives
    Zemana AntiMalware home screen

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Zemana AntiMalware scanning and detecting malware

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  Real-time protection
    3.  Ransomware Protection
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  13. Spyware Terminator icon
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    Spyware Terminator

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    Millions of users worldwide rely on Spyware Terminator, winner of many awards and high ratings from industry experts and users. Its free comprehensive protection is comparable to competitors' paid versions!

    42 Spyware Terminator alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, released in 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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  14. ZHPCleaner icon
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    ZHPCleaner

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    The software requires no installation process, it allows transportation on removable devices. It could not be simpler, three buttons, "Scan", "clean" and "Report". A module allows to choose the lines you want to keep, including legitimate programs...

    55 ZHPCleaner alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ZHPCleaner Features

    1.  Portable
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  15. Winpooch Watchdog icon
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    Winpooch Watchdog

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    Winpooch is a watchdog for Windows (2000, XP, 2003, but only 32-bits). It detects modifications in your system, so as to detect a trojan or a spyware installation. It also includes a real-time anti-virus.

    81 Winpooch Watchdog alternatives
    Winpooch Watchdog screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    As of 2008-06-13, this project is no longer under active development. Winpooch can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

    Winpooch Watchdog iconComboFix Icon

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    • Winpooch Watchdog is the most popular Open Source alternative to ComboFix.

    • Winpooch Watchdog is Free and Open SourceComboFix is Free and Proprietary
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