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Hi i'm new to the forum and the computer,i know a little something but i want to ask a question when you download a antivirus like clamwin antivirus do i suppose to download a spyware also or it's for both,THANKS jonitimes
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On the Clamwin website it says it picks up malware as well, but to be 100% secure download the free Malwarebytes as well...

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Thank you so much for the info,jonitimes
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Thank you so much for the info,jonitimes
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