what is the best program to scan for spyware and or malicious programs?

Thank You Dinesh...

You are absolutely right on the 50 50 rule.  It does not pay to click to quickly.  I do use the Malicious Software Removal Tool and I will check into the  Microsoft Safety Scanner.  I believe I had used it once before but had not thought of it again until you mentioned it.  Thank you for your reply.  I have been away from the computer for a while and I am sorry for my slow reply back to you.

Double KK

Le Boule...

Thank you for your advice.  I am presently using Malwarebytes along with Kaspersky.  I also did your recommended reading.  I can see that there is no perfect Program to use and largely depends on the user.  All good reading and makes sense.  Thank you again for your reply.  I have been away from my computer for a while.  Sorry for the delay on my reply. 

Double KK

Try the following Microsoft free Software, which detect & remove all known viruses from PC.

• Microsoft Security Essentials or, for Windows 8, Windows Defender

• Microsoft Safety Scanner

Microsoft's own Malicious Software Removal Tool. http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/malware-removal.aspx

Take these steps to help prevent infection on you PC http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/mmpc/shared/prevention.aspx

Note: Install multiple anti-virus software may cause System slow, conflicts leads to system crash, & more problems. Recommended to keep one anti-virus software with up-to-date, scheduled scan & real-time protection enabled.

Recommend : Do a little researching any unknown programs in your favorite search engine prior to installing them. Be cautious of all web browsing and Internet downloads, many unfamiliar websites may infect your computer/ drop adware type malware through drive-by download technique without your knowledge.

100% protection = 50% of antimalware + 50% of your awareness

D09r

I am wondering what is the best program to scan for spyware and or malicious programs.  I now have Antimalware Bytes and Spybot S&D.  I also am using Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool.  I don't know, maybe that is enough or maybe I'm running on overkill with all these programs.   There are so many programs offered, I would like to know what the pros, that are members of the Microsoft Community, would recommend using.  OS is Windows 7

Thank you in advance for any advice.

Double KK

I use MSE and Malwarebytes Free.

Some reading for you: 

http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/mmpc/shared/prevention.aspx

http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/mmpc/shared/prevention-spyware.aspx

See the following compliments of quietman7 MS MVP: **Choosing an Anti-Virus Program**

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r29066288-2014-AV-Poll

http://ask-leo.com/what_security_software_do_you_recommend.html

Regards...