Quick Scan Or Full Scan?

[firebolt059]

When scanning my PC with Malwarebytes and SuperAntiSpyware, should i do a quick or full scan?

 

[MedicBob]

I usually use the full scan feature once a week or so.

 

[Pantlegz]

I schedule mine to quick scan daily and full scan weekly. Basically a quick scan looks in common places for viruses/spyware and a full scan is everywhere.

 

[invidia]

Full scan bi-weekly and quick scan every 2-3 days. This is for my home network though.

 

[BW86]

full

 

[balloonshark]

When you do malware removal with MBAM they suggest running the quick scan before asking for help. http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=9573

SuperAntiSpyware suggestion here: http://www.superantispyware.com/supportfaqdisplay.html?faq=38

I'm not sure why you all scan so much. It's much better to have a proactive security strategy rather than a reactive one. Scan downloads before you run them, use a limited user account, keep your OS and programs updated, use an anti-executable type (SRP, HIPS, Behavior Blocker) program. You can even try a sandbox or light virtualization applications.

 

[MadScientist]

full

This always.