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Discussions about threat scans on WindowsForum.com often involve comparing third-party antimalware tools like SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes with Microsoft Defender. Users debate whether to keep or remove tools that detect tracking cookies and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) during a threat scan. Key concerns include managing false positives, choosing between quarantine and deletion, and balancing scan speed with thoroughness. The tag covers practical strategies for configuring threat scans on Windows 8.1 and newer systems, focusing on optimizing security without sacrificing system performance or mistakenly removing safe files.
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Windows 8 Should I Keep SUPERAntiSpyware for Tracking Cookies and PUPs or Choose Quarantine Strategy?
I use Defender with Win 8.1 and MBAM. I also use Spyware Blaster am behind a router. Since I have added SUPERAntiSpyware I find a lot of pups and tracking cookies. MBAM does not have a quick scan any more - it is a 5 minute threat scan. I know I can uncheck tracking cookies and pups from SAS...- Peterr
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