which is the best?

Post by **TR!N!X** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 11:55 am

what is the best programm for removing such things as spyware, pop up, and any thing else your computer can get?

i use macfee (updated) and spybot search and destroy (updated)

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 12:03 pm

adaware and microsoft's antispyware work well. i've been leaning more towards MS's proggie for friends because it works in real time.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 12:03 pm

p.s. and if you haven't, try Firefox for your browser for awhile.

Post by **Foo** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 12:09 pm

Don't make the mistake of believing a single program will fix all the problems.

Build up a suite.

Also, don't use any software that the authors want you to pay for. It's not worth it.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 12:12 pm

Foo wrote:Don't make the mistake of believing a single program will fix all the problems.

Build up a suite.

Also, don't use any software that the authors want you to pay for. It's not worth it.

on the other hand, there's absolutely no reason to use 4 or even 3 spyware removal tools. that's riduculous. it all starts with common sense and better surfing habits.

FF and Adaware here, with no problems for well over a year.

Post by **Foo** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 1:44 pm

Perhaps. I was leaning more towards the 'adware is not antivirus, and vice versa' fallacy a lot seem to make.

Post by **Tormentius** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 5:19 pm

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:
Foo wrote:Don't make the mistake of believing a single program will fix all the problems.

Build up a suite.

Also, don't use any software that the authors want you to pay for. It's not worth it.
on the other hand, there's absolutely no reason to use 4 or even 3 spyware removal tools. that's riduculous. it all starts with common sense and better surfing habits.

FF and Adaware here, with no problems for well over a year.

You've also got a lot more knowledge than the average user has

I recommend using two antispyware apps. Either MS' app and adaware or MS' app and spybot.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 8:03 pm

Tormentius wrote:
+JuggerNaut+ wrote:
Foo wrote:Don't make the mistake of believing a single program will fix all the problems.

Build up a suite.

Also, don't use any software that the authors want you to pay for. It's not worth it.
on the other hand, there's absolutely no reason to use 4 or even 3 spyware removal tools. that's riduculous. it all starts with common sense and better surfing habits.

FF and Adaware here, with no problems for well over a year.
You've also got a lot more knowledge than the average user has

I recommend using two antispyware apps. Either MS' app and adaware or MS' app and spybot.

that would be wise for the "clicker" type. one for real-time and another for "backup".

Post by **Tormentius** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 10:57 pm

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:
that would be wise for the "clicker" type. one for real-time and another for "backup".

Exactly.

Post by **FragaGeddon** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 12:27 am

I use adaware spybot & AVG.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 3:53 pm

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:p.s. and if you haven't, try Firefox for your browser for awhile.

Prevention :icon14:

I only use Firefox and haven't gotten any spyware at all since.

Post by **Kills On Site** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 4:13 pm

I use SpyBot S&D and Ad-Aware. For viruses I use Norton and PC Pitstop's online scaner