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 Aug 20 2006, 10:41 AM
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-------------------- HP Pavillion a1723w, 820 dual-core processor, 250 G hard drive, 1 G RAM
Windows Vista Home Premium Norton Internet Securities 2008, Windows Defender, Webroot SpySweeper, AVG Anti-Spyware Free Edition, Spybot S&D Altec Lansing Sound Speakers |
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Aug 20 2006, 01:48 PM
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 Member Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 12-August 06 From: North of Hadrians Wall. Member No.: 80,484 |
Hi socom 004 , i would say you're pretty well protected but Adaware is a good free addition to your security so if it's giving you problems why don't you try reinstalling it.
You could also reduce the workload on your anti spy ware apps by downloading Spywareblaster a very good free app which prevents much of the crap from getting on your pc in the first place. |
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Aug 20 2006, 02:04 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 178 Joined: 13-December 05 From: Missouri Member No.: 44,571 |
I'm happy with the Spy Sweeper, it does a good job. I would like to have another one I can run manually. I have reinstalled Ad Aware 3 times.
-------------------- HP Pavillion a1723w, 820 dual-core processor, 250 G hard drive, 1 G RAM
Windows Vista Home Premium Norton Internet Securities 2008, Windows Defender, Webroot SpySweeper, AVG Anti-Spyware Free Edition, Spybot S&D Altec Lansing Sound Speakers |
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Aug 20 2006, 02:27 PM
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 Bleeping GloDiva Group: Members Posts: 7,479 Joined: 25-April 04 From: As always I'm beside myself ;) Member No.: 228 |
Hi socom 004
The info at these links should prove helpful.  Virus & Malware Resources http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic405.html Freeware Replacements For Common Commercial Apps http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic3616.html Last but not least Simple steps to keep your computer secure! http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic1628.html This post has been edited by Scarlett: Aug 20 2006, 02:28 PM --------------------  |
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Aug 20 2006, 06:57 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 178 Joined: 13-December 05 From: Missouri Member No.: 44,571 |
I reinstalled Ad Aware again and it does the same thing, stalls around 1600 and still won't update. I installed A squared again. It has a new look to it, maybe they have made some improvements on it. I had it before and it seemed to do OK, it just takes a long time to scan. Thanks.
-------------------- HP Pavillion a1723w, 820 dual-core processor, 250 G hard drive, 1 G RAM
Windows Vista Home Premium Norton Internet Securities 2008, Windows Defender, Webroot SpySweeper, AVG Anti-Spyware Free Edition, Spybot S&D Altec Lansing Sound Speakers |
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