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08-25-2004, 02:48 AM
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Spyware and Adware removers
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 
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08-25-2004, 03:28 AM
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Re: Spyware and Adware removers
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"
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08-25-2004, 06:11 AM
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To prevent infection use this
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
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08-25-2004, 08:47 AM
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Re: To prevent infection use this
I agree with HiJackThis!
It has worked 3 times for me and is fairly easy to use.
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08-25-2004, 09:21 AM
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Re: Spyware and Adware removers
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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08-25-2004, 11:11 AM
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Re: Spyware and Adware removers
[ QUOTE ]
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. [/ QUOTE ] 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.
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08-25-2004, 11:44 AM
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Re: Spyware and Adware removers
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.
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08-25-2004, 12:27 PM
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Re: Spyware and Adware removers
I used AdAware for a long time and switched to SpySweeper subscription services($20/year?) this year. It takes about 5 minutes to sweep. The first time I used it was after using AdAware then Spysweeper found a whole lot of crap still there. That was what sold me.
MS Sunshine
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08-25-2004, 01:22 PM
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Re: Spyware and Adware removers
You cannot run just one spyware remover. Spybot does not catch all the spyware in your cpu. You need to include Ad-Aware in your list of programs. Ad-Aware is the best out there IMO and should be ran in conjunction with Spybot. here is the download link web page
Hijack This is also a good program. Certain spyware will never be deleted by any removal program and have to be removed by you or a cpu technician especially if you need to clean files from your registry manually.
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