Looking For Good Antispyware To Go With Antivirus

	Looking For Good Antispyware To Go With Antivirus
	Discussion by Jguy101 with 20 Replies. Last Update: May 25, 2007, 7:55 pm (View Latest)	Page 1 of 2 pages.

Jguy101

Well, when I was using Norton, I would constantly get message that Windows Messenger had been trying to access stuff (luckily, Norton blocked it). Well, when I switched to AVG after my update subscription ran out, I realized that regular antivirus wouldn't take care of spyware. So, does anyone know of free antispyware utilities?

Sat Oct 22, 2005 Reply New Discussion

WeaponX

Antivirus programs are used mainly to detect and removal viruses/trojans. They are not made to remove spyware even though some may remove spyware related files (due to the trojan-like behaviors of some spyware). Are you sure it wasn't Norton Firewall that blocked access? If you have Norton Firewall that may have blocked it.

I have a short list of free antispyware programs at my website.

Sat Oct 22, 2005 Reply New Discussion

ViriiGuy

I like Sypsweeper and AdAware together.
I have not yet come across a single program that handles all
or even 90% of all spyware by itself. Those 2 if installed on a
clean machine and run and updated regularly, will offer descent
protection.

ViriiGuy

Sat Oct 22, 2005 Reply New Discussion

Retaining

I use Lavasoft's Ad-Aware together with Spybot S&D. Spybot has some nice protection features, and the two scans together keeps almost eveything out. I have also heard good things about JavaCool's Spyware Blaster, but I've never tried it. A good spyware program (or two), together with antivirus, firewall, Windows updates, and just general caution on the internet will keep you pretty safe.

Sat Oct 22, 2005 Reply New Discussion

NeoOne18

I've tried a good number of anti-spyware programs, and my personal favourite is a small tool called Bazooka. Yes, it's not point-and-click like the other, higher-profile software but I have yet to see a spyware, adware, or trojan that it doesn't detect. The catch is that you have to eliminate the malware yourself. When Bazooka catches a malware on your system, it points you to its deletion instructions, which are detailed and organized so that anyone - not necessarily a techie - can do them.

The morale of this story is: if you want a comprehensive malware removal software, and if you're not intimidated by playing around your registry and doing things yourself, then go get Bazooka. But if you don't have the urge or the time, then by all means, install BOTH AdAware and SpySweeper. The emphasis here is on BOTH. You'll get exceptionally decent results.

Sat Oct 22, 2005 Reply New Discussion

NeoOne18

Sorry for double-posting, but I forgot to include the URL of the Bazooka tool. Here it is...

http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/index.html

I wish a moderator could merge the two posts, and fix the hosting count. Sorry again for the inconvenience!

Sat Oct 22, 2005 Reply New Discussion

nctspawn

I prefer to get both Anti Spyware program like Ad-Aware and SpyBot because some spyware cannot be detected by Ad-Aware and only can be detected by SpyBot so is better to get both installed. Myself use both antispyware for my systems.

Mon Oct 24, 2005 Reply New Discussion

Jerry

i would propose you Nod32 (fast and small) and adaware for antispyware

Mon Dec 5, 2005 Reply New Discussion

davis

i use avg with spybot and adaware myself

Sat Dec 24, 2005 Reply New Discussion

GNRD

Question

Well, when I was using Norton, I would constantly get message that Windows Messenger had been trying to access stuff (luckily, Norton blocked it). Well, when I switched to AVG after my update subscription ran out, I realized that regular antivirus wouldn't take care of spyware. So, does anyone know of free antispyware utilities?

Answer

GOOGLE IT!!
always go on google and search it
just type in antispyware and you will get beautiful results, some stupid but some beautiful!!
try it now!!

Sun Dec 25, 2005 Reply New Discussion

Find3r

use ad-aware se personal, its free.
its pretty and very simple.

i use spy sweeper, i think its the best, but its no free.

Mon Mar 27, 2006 Reply New Discussion

Spidey

hello everyone ....
I think the best antyvirus is F-Secure Internet Security 2006 i have this antyvirus licenced for 1 year and i never reinstalled my windows ... it`s the best u can download it from official site www.fsecure.com for a trial period 30 days (ATTENTION! it can`t be hacked or pathed only if u stop automatic updates) and u can chose from F-Secure Antyvirus of F-Secure Internet Security and if u like it u can buy the licence.
This is my opinion ... so try it ...

It works very nice with Tuneup Utilities

bye

Thu May 4, 2006 Reply New Discussion

ewwink

try spy sweeper http://www.webroot.com/consumer/downloads/ or find full download in ....

[note=WeaponX]You are not allowed to post links to warez sites. Anyone else doing so will get BANNED immediately.[/note]

Wed May 10, 2006 Reply New Discussion

doudou

I�ve used Spy Sweeper for a few years now. I works great! In combination with AVG and Zone Alarm, I believe I�m pretty well covered. Just make sure you sweep for spyware once in a while and clean up your temporary files.

Sat Aug 5, 2006 Reply New Discussion

Demonhawk

Some of you will bash me for this, but I think that Windows One Care Live is pretty good, I got it damn cheap, its subscription works on 3 computers and it has not missed any of the spyware that I have inadvertadly picked up and that some of my friends have picked up, also couple it with Ad Aware Personal and youve got a winning combination, and Windows One Care Live will also do virus scan for ya what more could ya want