Right now i dont hve any anti spyware since Windows antispyware expired(BETA of Windows Defender but its much btr than it) I need to know 2 good antispyware programs from what you guys think and links please.

thanks,
moomoo

I'm a big fan of the "original two" as I like to call them.
They have been around for a long time and I trust them both.

Install Spybot© - Search and Destroy- Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option.
* This will provide real-time spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection.
* You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an anti virus software.
* A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
* Click here for more info -->Instructions for - Spybot S & D and Ad-aware

Install Lavasofts© Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware.
* You should also scan your computer with the program on a regular basis just as you would an anti virus software in conjunction with Spybot.
* A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
* Click here for more info -->Instructions for - Spybot S & D and Ad-aware

David

Thanks mate, those were actually the ones i was gonna get. 1 question. this wont do anything with my internet connection from my wireless will it? Cuz zonealarm did.

Zone Alarm is a firewall; neither Ad-AwareSE nor Spybot (unless you activitate its tea-timer real time protection) will interfere with your computer's operation or internet connexion since they do not have the same kind of functionality.
Both of these applications are very good, and one will find a slightly different set of spyware the other will not; having both, then, makes perfect sense, and these are perhaps the best of breed, as long as you keep their definitions current.
Regards,
John

No they won't .

Zone alarm is a different kind of tool, it's a firewall. "A system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. Firewalls can be implemented in both hardware and software, or a combination of both. Firewalls are frequently used to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks connected to the Internet, especially intranets. All messages entering or leaving the intranet pass through the firewall, which examines each message and blocks those that do not meet the specified security criteria." You can read more about firewalls here:
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/f/firewall.html

You can also read this tutorial for more infomation:
Understanding and using firewalls.

Spybot and Adaware are antispyware tools and are responsible for removing harmful files from your computer. They don't monitor your internet connection/block incoming connections etc, so you should be fine there.

David

Also, I'd like to refer you to:

BC's List of Virus & Malware Resources.
BC's Freeware Replacements For Common Commercial Apps.

Can SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard be run together, or do they conflict? Some people on this thread have both on their system.
I will be setting up security for a new laptop, and also for an older laptop that have undergone a clean install. Both will have a wireless connection to a router. I'm trying to figure out the optimal possible combination of free download security programs, and BleepingComputer tutorials and forums have been extremely helpful, but I want to avoid program conflicts/redundencies.

raulphie,

You can run them both with no problems.
They're both made by the same people.
In fact:SpywareGuard 2.2

SpywareBlaster 3.5.1

Thanks for quick reply and download links!

You're welcome, raulphie.
Glad to help.

I had problems with Spy Sweeper along with many others, went looking for some program to takes it's place , along with spywareblaster, ad-aware and spy-bot, found a new toy.
Doesn't slowdown my start-up or shutdown, works great so far.
using the pro version.

Yes jokes on me, I often recommend SUPERAntiSpyware.

I've got Edwido free version, Spybot, spywareguard, spywareblaster, Ad-Alarm SE with Ad-Watch and ZoneAlarm security suite. Would this SUPERAntiSpyware be a redundancy on my system or a good addition as an on demand product? Same question for A-Squared free.

Orange Blossom

I am running Webroot SpySweeper on my computer now and I want to keep it. I would like to add more spyware protection. I have Spybot S&D and I have some spyware proection on my Pc-Cillin AV. I had Ad Aware but it stopped updating and only scans about 1500 files and stops. What would be a good free anti-spyware to use? I want to keep the SpySweeper running at all times. Will another spyware program interfere with my SpySweeper? If so, is there one that I can set up to run manually such as spybot s&d and like ad-aware, before ad-aware started screwing up? Thanks.....socom.

For spyware real-time protection, you'll only want one running. But you can have as many on-demand stand-alone spyware checkers as you want as each program has a different set of rules of what spyware is. Edwido free version is a good on-demand product. You can find the download link and directions for using it here.

Orange Blossom

socom 004,

Have you tried to reinstall Ad-aware?

Have you tried to run it in Safe Mode?
How to start Windows in Safe Mode

Have you tried to update it manually?
Close Ad-aware SE.
Download the latest definitions file in a ZIP file from:
http://updates.ls-servers.com/public/defs.zip

Save the file to a temporary location.
When the download is complete, unzip the contents of the file to the installation directory of Ad-aware.
Default Location:
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Personal

Then Open Ad-aware, and confirm the success of the update.

If this doesn't work, try one, or all, of these:
1. Rename the old file defref.old , then drop in the new file.
2. Delete the old file, and then try to update.

I've reinstalled it 3 times with no luck. I haven't been able to update in 80 days. The scan stops at 1630 every time. I'm not sure about doing the safe mode or manual update. I don't quite understand how to do what you have described about the manual updating and drop-ins.
Right now I am running Webroot Spysweeper "full time". I also have an anti-spyware on my pc-cillin. I have Spybot S&D also. I run Ccleaner too. As for as anti-spyware, are these enough?

See if this helps.

How to manually update Ad-aware
How to Boot in Safe Mode

Right now I am running the newest version of Webroot Spysweeper "full-time". I also have an anti-spyware on my Pc-cillin which is updated regularly. I run Spybot S&D 2-3 times a week. Is this enough anti-spyware protection?

FYI ;) socom 004 has started his own topic here:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic62770.html