Good Spyware thing?

Sir Goulum · 08-16-2005, 11:11 PM

I need a good spyware/adware thing(not sure what to call it. [img]tongue.gif[/img] ). Any good suggestions out there? Thanks. [img]smile.gif[/img]

T-D-C · 08-16-2005, 11:14 PM

Adaware and Spybot are both good free choices. Google them to find their websites to download.

Zebodog · 08-17-2005, 12:46 AM

MS Antispyware is pretty good also.

Bungleau · 08-17-2005, 01:02 AM

I concur with TDC. Haven't tried the MS version, so I've no opinion there.

TrendMicro also offers an on-line spyware/malware scan. It picks up some things that Spybot and AdAware don't, so it's worth it as a final line of defense.

And if you're more technical and savvy, look at HiJack This. Rather than looking for bad programs, it looks for bad behaviors and lets you decide what to do with them. It can be very, very helpful. And very, very tedious, too, if you don't have good access to Google when you review the logs.

Aragorn1 · 08-17-2005, 05:16 AM

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Originally posted by T-D-C:
Adaware and Spybot are both good free choices. Google them to find their websites to download.

I'vbe got both, as once in while one will pick something up that the other has missed. AFIK, these have kept me spyware free, not that much finds its way onto my PC anyway.

dplax · 08-17-2005, 06:27 AM

If you don't mind paying then zone alarm security suite is quite good. It is firewall, antivirus and anti-spyware in one. I installed it on my mum's computer and it offers good protection.

T-D-C · 08-17-2005, 07:22 AM

All the new NAV 2005 and NIS 2005 have Anti-spyware as well. But you wanted something free so thats out of the question

Felix The Assassin · 08-18-2005, 06:08 PM

There are many, sometimes you need more than one, on ocassion one will detect the other. Decisions.

Easy choice:
http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/

In my experience the M$ Antispy software only has a 99% accuracy rating. Which is pretty darn good for free, and will detect some of the others as well. But, you have to provide M$ with way more info, and register non XP, and allow your XP to be scanned prior to download.

Or, you could join the Penguin Army, and not be bothered with thess mundane annoyances.

Sir Goulum · 08-18-2005, 07:05 PM

Not be bothered meaning just live with them? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Felix The Assassin · 08-18-2005, 07:29 PM

No. You know, the OS M$ doesn't want you to use, with web-browser that is not under daily attacks.

http://www.linux.org/

[ 08-18-2005, 07:31 PM: Message edited by: Felix The Assassin ]

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08-17-2005, 06:27 AM	#6
dplax Jack Burton Join Date: July 19, 2003 Location: an expat living in France Age: 39 Posts: 5,577	If you don't mind paying then zone alarm security suite is quite good. It is firewall, antivirus and anti-spyware in one. I installed it on my mum's computer and it offers good protection. __________________

08-17-2005, 07:22 AM	#7
T-D-C Ironworks Moderator Join Date: October 26, 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 44 Posts: 4,416	All the new NAV 2005 and NIS 2005 have Anti-spyware as well. But you wanted something free so thats out of the question __________________

08-16-2005, 11:11 PM	#1
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 8,985	I need a good spyware/adware thing(not sure what to call it. [img]tongue.gif[/img] ). Any good suggestions out there? Thanks. [img]smile.gif[/img]

08-18-2005, 06:08 PM	#8
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	There are many, sometimes you need more than one, on ocassion one will detect the other. Decisions. Easy choice: http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/ In my experience the M$ Antispy software only has a 99% accuracy rating. Which is pretty darn good for free, and will detect some of the others as well. But, you have to provide M$ with way more info, and register non XP, and allow your XP to be scanned prior to download. Or, you could join the Penguin Army, and not be bothered with thess mundane annoyances. __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

08-18-2005, 07:05 PM	#9
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 8,985	Not be bothered meaning just live with them? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

08-18-2005, 07:29 PM	#10
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	No. You know, the OS M$ doesn't want you to use, with web-browser that is not under daily attacks. http://www.linux.org/ [ 08-18-2005, 07:31 PM: Message edited by: Felix The Assassin ] __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

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