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Title: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: forwhat84 on January 21, 2007, 04:08:10 am
Anti Spyware/Adware
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Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: TheNightWatchman on January 21, 2007, 01:22:47 pm
Diet K? lol Convivea/Chip are the creators of Diet K! Go to the Diet K website and see where you end up!

Again Wikipedia has a couple more

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Spyware_removal

But I think we'd all agree that combined use of Ad-Aware and Spybot are the best.
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: kyopedlr on January 21, 2007, 09:55:03 pm
dietk isn't spyware removal... it only removed ads and stuff from kazaa. I don't think it belongs in antispyware... that is... correct me if I am wrong.

-kyopedlr
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: Quantum on January 22, 2007, 12:15:16 am
Quote from: kyopedlr on January 21, 2007, 09:55:03 pm
dietk isn't spyware removal... it only removed ads and stuff from kazaa. I don't think it belongs in antispyware... that is... correct me if I am wrong.

-kyopedlr

Erm yeah, but read the title, it belongs in anti-adware  :P
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: kyopedlr on January 22, 2007, 02:45:42 am
it protected from spyware? OH yhea... the little firewall thingy... I remember now... I don't remember if the program is still being distrubited though....

-kyopedlr
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: Synbios on January 24, 2007, 11:33:29 am
There was a point in time where I loved GIANT Anti-Spyware. This was of course ruined when Microsoft bought them out and turned it into Windows Defender just recently.

I HATE WINDOWS DEFENDER.

Microsoft Anti-spyware was cool at first, but after they changed the GUI from what GIANT had, everything has been going downhill.

Ad-Aware and SpyBot are still the best, plus an occasional Spy Sweeper.
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: azngosu on May 06, 2007, 03:01:11 pm
anyone know if Ad-Ware SE personal is any different from the upgraded one? like doesi t scan more deeper and remove better or is it just the same with better features.
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: coma on July 07, 2007, 04:42:29 am
ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware seems decent to me
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: MrshGold on September 27, 2007, 01:53:26 am
I am an IT professional.
I build, upgrade, support and troubleshoot computers for a living.
After personally trying almost ALL of the Anti Spyware products, my hands down recommendation is Webroot Spysweeper.  It's companion product Webroot Window Washer is also best in class for cleaning up garbage left over from browsing and temp files and such.  I encourage all to try both of these products if you want the best protection for your PC.
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: Exous on November 22, 2007, 11:01:40 am
Being an IT professional doesn't say much imo, sounds more like making a commercial, I myself use the free versions of Spybot and Adaware in Combination with free AVG antivirus, for me that is more than enough protection on my pc as I'm behind a router.
Also I don't like the idea of running more than 2 programs that do almost the exact same thing, but adaware and spybot fill each other up pretty well I must say, expecially for free software!
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: zhaine177 on January 04, 2008, 07:41:45 pm
I disagree. I find that SuperAntiSpyware is the best one of all.Try it its unbelievably informed and very secure. Saves my ass all the time.
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: oceaneagle on September 01, 2008, 06:43:47 pm
Reading through everyone's preferences I get the impression that it's all in the eye of the beholder. I use both Malaware and Spybot. I also run them both over every file I download and also use Norton to virus check too. So far these have kept me free of 'nasties' although they have found a few.
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: billyfridge on September 02, 2008, 08:19:54 am
After using Norton for years, I finally discarded it (on the advice of an IT professional) and installed Avast free antivirus. this software works perfectly, plus I'm behind a router ;D
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: death on September 02, 2008, 10:15:34 am
I have a rule of thumb that if you stay away from RAR and ZIP files you are most likely not going to get a virus from downloading. Also its always best to scan what you download before opening or extracting any type of downloaded program.  I use the Avast also works fine for me plus I run spybot.
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: micktea2003 on December 11, 2008, 07:40:34 pm
I,m supprised malwarebytes is on the list
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: chip! on December 12, 2008, 02:14:01 am
you mean, isnt on the list? 

i use malwarebytes anti-malware and its great!   that and superantispyware seem to catch more and, in my experience.. do a better job removing crap than adware/spybot..

Title: Free spyware/adware removal
Post by: sonialwillis on January 09, 2009, 04:16:23 am
 Is there a free spyware/adware download out there anywhere? As money is extremely tight right now it sure would be great.
  I have this annoying Internet Antivirus pro spyware that I would really like to get off my computer.
                    Thanks,
                             Lady Dragonfly
Title: Re: Free spyware/adware removal
Post by: MinLo on January 09, 2009, 04:24:53 am
http://convivea.com/forums/index.php?topic=419.0 (http://convivea.com/forums/index.php?topic=419.0)

check this thread out and read opinions......

I use adaware and spybot SD.......I also use Spyware Blaster to help prevent it from making it to the computer.....All free

@Lady Dragonfly.......I'm going to merge into the topic I directed you too..... ;)
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: DrunKnJSD on April 28, 2009, 11:47:02 am
I use Spybot Search & Destroy but also sometimes Spyware Doctor Free Edition.
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: yacine147 on June 23, 2009, 09:54:29 pm
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Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: billyfridge on August 16, 2009, 08:51:19 pm
I always scan with Avast before i open any d/l files, and found a good few viruses i might add.....
my problem now is that Google is not directing me to the page i ask for..... >:(
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: elpolloloco on August 17, 2009, 03:01:12 am
I agree avast seems to do a good job at finding viruses and it's free too
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: billyfridge on August 19, 2009, 12:40:57 am
Hey guys....what's the crack with 'Malwarebytes'.......anybody know??

i've got that google klik malware, it redirects you to other sites than the one you klik on....ugh
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: billyfridge on December 19, 2009, 09:08:47 pm
I bought AVG Internet security and i'm glad i did it catches almost everything, i say almost because i found that after it has cleared a software download and i click on a 'patch' or a 'crack' it sometimes finds 'malware'
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: MinLo on January 11, 2010, 10:29:37 am
Quote from: billyfridge on August 19, 2009, 12:40:57 am
Hey guys....what's the crack with 'Malwarebytes'.......anybody know??

i've got that google klik malware, it redirects you to other sites than the one you klik on....ugh

Billy you gotta be more selective in your porn searching......hahaha

I know old topic but I havnt poked fun at Billy for month's and month's  :D :D
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: Bovski on March 13, 2010, 04:35:29 am
damn guess I'm doing some overkill

KIS 2009
spybot SD
Malwarebytes
Win patrol

& Still some of the pesky blighter get through. :(
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: sleepless on May 03, 2010, 10:30:27 pm
Avast!
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: lting77 on December 19, 2010, 05:22:27 am
also, superantispyware has a portable version that downloads as a randomly name .com file in case your spyware
recognizes and blocks general antiinfective from downloading

http://www.superantispyware.com/portablescanner.html (http://www.superantispyware.com/portablescanner.html)
Title: Re: Anti Spyware/Adware
Post by: rahula on April 07, 2014, 10:48:35 pm
I usually go with windows defender. it has done quiet good job so far for me