Malwarebytes Paid Version?

[anaxcrosswords]

Hi all. Just wondering if anyone here uses the full (paid) version of this? I've got the free version and like it – thinking of upgrading but not sure how much difference it makes, especially in terms of system resources. I uninstalled McAfee for a few reasons – not very good, plus it used a huge amount of CPU.

[Jackdaw33]

Those in the know would say stick with what you've got.

[Buenchico]

The main advantage of the Premium version, over the free one, is that it runs 'in the background' (rather than 'on demand') thus providing 'real-time protection'.

Reviewed by PC magazine here:
http://uk.pcmag.com/malwarebytes-anti-malware-premium-20/3773/review/malwarebytes-anti-malware-premium-20
and by 43 Amazon USA purchasers here:
http://www.amazon.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware-Premium-Retail-EN/dp/B00FB5RDFO#customerReviews

[VHG]

Note that Malwarebytes is NOT a substitute for anti virus and other security software like McAfee.

[hc4361]

If you appreciate the free service and want to continue using the products, it's a good thing to pay for it.

[anaxcrosswords]

Planning to use Windows Defender for AV.
The real-time protection of paid-for Malwarebytes is attractive, but still wondering how it compares in terms of using system resources. At times McAfee was accounting for more than 80% and pushing CPU over 95%.