Spyware and Adware removers

[rusty JEDI]

In a post earlier there was talk about spybot no longer working. Somebody said to uninstall and reinstall and it should work fine. I did this but it did nothing. However, when i was setting it up there was an option to immunize. I hit yes and it said i was now immunized against 1944 threats. Now is it possible that spybot never catches anything because it blocks it before i even get it?

Also ive ran spybot and adaware for a while and been happy. However, tonight i also downloaded spysweeper and it caught even more the other two were misssing. So maybe everyone should give it a try. The only problem is it is very slow compared to the other two.

rJ

[gavrilo]

I use SpySweeper based solely on what some people told me that it is the best. I used to use adaware and spybot. They seemed to work fine but not being a complete computer whiz, how would I know?

Looking forward to more experienced computer posters to hear what they think and maybe even detailed reasons, not just "I like this one better"

[JAque]

To prevent spyware from installing to your PC , you should also install this:


To protect against reinfection, download and use these:
Javacool's SpywareBlaster
Javacool's SpywareGuard

To remove stuff you can also add this to the list:

CWShredder
HijackThis ---> be carefull what you select to remove


JAque

[Webster]

I use spyware and ad-aware and both are working fine.

[drewjustdrew]

I agree with HiJackThis!

It has worked 3 times for me and is fairly easy to use.

[ShadowNC]

Since most Spyware seems to target Internet Explorer specifically, the best way to avoid Spyware is to not use Internet Explorer. I suggest using Mozilla Firefox. You can download it at www.mozilla.org, it's fast, has lots of user-made extensions which allow you to customize pretty much everything, and the best part...it's completely free.

[Oski]

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Since most Spyware seems to target Internet Explorer specifically, the best way to avoid Spyware is to not use Internet Explorer. I suggest using Mozilla Firefox. You can download it at www.mozilla.org, it's fast, has lots of user-made extensions which allow you to customize pretty much everything, and the best part...it's completely free.

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Very true. For some sites, I still have to use IExplorer on occasion. Just from that limited use, I can't believe how much garbage my computer picks up.

I've been using Ad-Aware; XoftSpy, and SpyHunter.

[DangerMouse]

ive been using spybot for quite a while but recently ive noticed there are never any updates. it seems like its been over a month. wonder what the deal is.

[VeryTnA]

Whats the difference? Is one better?

[ShadowNC]

I'd recommend Firefox...basically Firefox is the 'next generation' mozilla browser.

I can't really comment on what's actually different between the two, as I've never even tried the original Mozilla browser.