I've heard that Spybot Search and Destroy is well recommended
oh and SpySweeper
I just realized I had no spyware/adware protection so i am in urgent need:]
thanks for your answers!
well i have mcafee virus protection running also
so does AVG still work with it?
cause isn't AVG antivirus AND antispyware?
sorry for all the added details
but is mcafee also a firewall protection?
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13 responses so far ↓
1 Brian F // May 5, 2008
Spybot S&D with it's IMMUNIZE function is good protection. Also superantispyware.com has a free version… neither does "real time" protection, but with a decent antivirus and doing a spyware scan occasionally you should be fine… especially with SBS&D's immunize blocking tens of thousands of known bad sites.
2 Max // May 5, 2008
You're probably looking for something that's free. If that's the case AVG is by far the best program you can get. Here is a link for it.
http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition
Good luck with you're computer.
3 army_sister71 // May 5, 2008
I have Microsoft windows live one care and I love it. It is very easy to use for those that are challenged at pc's, very friendly. It catches things quickly and alerts you and can be set to take care of things on it's own if you don't mind it.
I think it's great. I have had Mcaffi, and Norton before, and liked live one care the best.
4 MS // May 5, 2008
Norton 2008 and Windows one care is good
5 Billy James // May 5, 2008
what brian said but i will add…
try advanced windows care personal… it also has immunize but uses a database of 32k with several other features.
i would go with superantispyware and iobit's advanced windows care Both are FREE
http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE
http://www.download.com/Advanced-WindowsCare-Personal/3000-2086_4-10407614.html?part=dl-AdvancedW&subj=uo&tag=button
6 Sergio M // May 5, 2008
The one that has the PC Magazine best spyware this year is Spyware Doctor 5.5. I have used all of them, and I can tell you it is the one that protects the most. The disadvantage is that if your computer is old/slow it will make it even slower. You won't even be able to use it. In that case I recommend Spysweeper. You also need a firewall and antivirus, I recommend Kaspersky for that. I used notrton before, but this year Kaspersky has the best reviews and I really like it. Maybe Norton will learn and be the best next year, like it used to be. I am not cheap with computer security, because if you ever get hacked and your identity is stolen, you will loose many thousands of dollars and your whole credit history. It would be a mess. Hackers this days do it for money; they do it for fraud. It isn't just a game anymore. They are all in Russia and China so they will never get caught. It is wise to protect yourself.
7 Nna g // May 5, 2008
I currently used a combination of AVG Free edition with Norton Security. I didnt change any settings but AVG did change some.
Check filehippo.com, they have free software downloads classified accordingly, what you need is one anti-virus that do all the things including firewall protection, anti-spyware/adware etc.
I have reserved kaspersky anti-virus software, its russian anti-virus and read some review thats its the best. Of course , you can have only one anti-virus software running at 1 time.
8 Christ K // May 5, 2008
Comodo Firewall is the best firewall .
Avira is far better than AVG .
SUPERAntispyware is once of the best and free :
SUPERAntiSpyware with its Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware and remove over 1,000,000 pests such as Vundo, SmitFraud, WinFixer, VirusRay, and VirusHeat. Repair broken Internet connections, desktops, registry editing, and task manager. The program provides complete and custom scanning of hard drives, removable drives, memory, registry, individual folders include trusting items and excluding folders for complete customization of scanning. Detect and remove spyware, adware, malware, Trojans, dialers, worms, keyloggers, and hijackers. Prevent potentially harmful software from installing or re-installing. First Chance Prevention examines over 50 critical points of your system each time your system starts up and shuts down to eliminate threats before they have a chance to infect and infiltrate your system.
~Great Luck! Enjoy!
9 Michael D // May 5, 2008
Click start>click run type in msconfig and then press enter. Goto the start up tab and uncheck everything except your anti virus,click ok and reboot.
1. Download and run firefox to protect your from future spyware attacks and pop ups which are coming in through Internet Explorer IE!! (Trojan downloaders, win32 ).
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/spyware-fighter-essentials.html
2. Run the vundo and combo fix http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/vundofix-and-combo-fix.html
3. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/03/malwarebytes-anti-malware-105.html
4. Run the anti spyware remove programs spybot http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/spybot-search-and-destroy-spyware-and.html and superantispyware http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html to get rid of the nasties
5. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
http://www.freedrweb.com/
10 ahmad z // May 5, 2008
This is a really hard question to answer,
So I will recommend ,You have to check it out yourself.
Follow the link below and you'll come to a site that has all the info you need about "spyware / internet security".
Hope this helps out some way
http://syubrawi.com/spyware-blockers
http://fantastic-galleries.net/spyware
http://computer-internet-security-software.blogspot.com
11 C4jGUEI // May 5, 2008
go to:
http://www.altavista.com/web/results?itag=ody&q=%22Top+Ten+Reviews+Anti-Spyware+Software+Review+2008%22&kgs=0&kls=0
you can search what you want.
12 Best // May 5, 2008
To remove spyware,there are many solutions exist, all of them with their own strengths and weaknesses.
You had better install at least 2 antispyware
Top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on
http://www.anti-spyware-center.com/index.php?t=centerc
You can download and scan your computer for free.
13 Hello // May 5, 2008
Go to http://www.spywareremover-download.com
Download Spywareremover for free.
Not only does spywareRemover get rid of the malicious spyware & adware that have invaded your system, it also prevents infestations from reoccurring. SPYwareRemover will keep your computer's performance at its best and it will protect your privacy and your identity.
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