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  Jan 13 2008, 09:20 AM
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Mod Edit: Topic moved to more appropriate forum~ TMacK This post has been edited by TMacK: Jan 13 2008, 02:11 PM |
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Jan 13 2008, 09:34 AM
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 Official Bama Belle Forum Addict Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,519 Joined: 24-February 07 From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Member No.: 113,731 |
It's always best to use at least 2 scanners, as one will pick up something the other didn't.
For a list of recommended programs, please click on the link below for Freeware Replacements For Common Commercial Apps-scroll down to the section regarding Spyware Removal. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic3616.html |
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Jan 13 2008, 10:39 AM
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 Bleepin' Cynic Group: BC Advisor Posts: 5,698 Joined: 11-November 06 Member No.: 94,959 |
I'm a big fan of SuperAntiSpyware, which has a freeware version for home users
-------------------- Christmas is a time when kids tell Santa what they want and adults pay for it. Deficits are when adults tell the government what they want and their kids pay for it.
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Jan 13 2008, 11:04 AM
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Forum Addict Group: BC Advisor Posts: 7,460 Joined: 3-September 05 From: Killeen, TX Member No.: 33,068 |
I also use SuperAntispyware, along with Windows Defender for malware.
In conjunction with Sunbelt Kerio Firewall (free version) and AVG Free AV. All of these programs cost nothing and are available to anyone with download capability. I always laugh at "best" questions, since there is no way to tell which is truly "the best." I use a watch analogy...I don't need "the best watch" in order to have the correct time. I think it's the same with computer defense programs. I only want effective programs. Louis |
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Jan 14 2008, 11:30 PM
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 Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 22-October 07 From: beachmere qld aus Member No.: 164,717 |
hhmm, interesting analogy there hamluis
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Jan 15 2008, 10:10 AM
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 Bleepin' Janitor Group: Global Moderator Posts: 14,074 Joined: 9-July 05 From: Virginia, USA Member No.: 26,513 |
QUOTE I'm a big fan of SuperAntiSpyware, which has a freeware version for home users Ditto.mvps.org is no longer recommending Ad-Aware due to the ever increasing amount of problems. See here. -------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
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Jan 23 2008, 12:21 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 22-January 08 Member No.: 185,419 |
I wonder if anyone have tried spyware doctor?They say it is a good spyware scanner.
Spyware Doctor 5.5 has further improved overall computer performance by identifying potentially malicious events earlier in the process launch cycle. The OnGuard real-time protection in Spyware Doctor can now make decisions on threats at the kernel level and filter them accordingly to block malicious activities. -------------------- |
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Jan 23 2008, 07:42 AM
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Bleepin' Janitor Group: Global Moderator Posts: 14,074 Joined: 9-July 05 From: Virginia, USA Member No.: 26,513 |
Spyware Doctor Starter Edition (Vista compatible) is a free alternative.
-------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
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Jan 23 2008, 09:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 27-November 07 From: Maine Member No.: 173,025 |
If you dont mind paying for a security suite, Consumer Reports has top rated Trend Micro PC-Cillin.
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