What is the best freeware program to get rid of spyware?
If you know, please post the name and the link to the download.
Thanks!
i have always liked spybot search and destroy type it in your google search it is a free download
Ad-Aware SE is free for personal use. Copy and paste this URL to ur browser, and u can download a free version of it. http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5. I use that one and Webroot Spy Sweer. Both are very good at cleaning your PC of adware and spyware. I hope this helps.
Well, I run spybot, spyhunter and my fav Ad Aware, plus yahoo tool bar has an anti spy thing I run. I think I "bought" spyhunter from one of my music download buddies.. 8) Gateway suggests Ad Aware and spybot, run ad aware first then spybot. And also use AVG from grissoft, be surprised what that can find now if you got the new version. And there is housecall for antivirus online scans.. but panda is much better, finds more viruses and gets rid of more then housecall does..
Best one is spydoctor v3.1 but not free and anti-spy.info 3.6 ad-aware se is also good but not the best spybot is ok but can remove things off your pc that can damage it
PC Magazine recently rated Webroot as the best spyware program. ;)
Quote from: Homer on January 14, 2005, 02:02:03 PM
PC Magazine recently rated Webroot as the best spyware program. ;)
cool will have to cheat it out then
It's not free. Free programs they recommended were Spybot and Adaware. ;)
Quote from: Homer on January 14, 2005, 02:18:13 PM
It's not free. Free programs they recommended were Spybot and Adaware. ;)
ad-aware is ok but does not get the really nasty spyaware and spybot does not get really anything and takes alot of stuff of peoples pc's i have also read about spybot not alot of companys use it i would keep away from that one.plus i don't mind paying for a great program
I think Webroot charges $29.99
I have tried some spyware programs only to find they contain spyware themselves! :o Imagine that. >:(
i have like 3 programs to get some of the nasty spyware and i don't think there is realy any software that is 100% you always need diffrent ones i think any way just like trojan and virus tools you always need more then one if you ask me never just keep to one i use sohpos which alot of companys use but even that program does not get them all i think it is funny when people say norton 2005 and mcaffee is a great program as i have had so many problems with them any back to the topic i got side tracked lol i will try any program as long as it is good.
Quote from: Homer on January 14, 2005, 02:24:05 PM
I think Webroot charges $29.99
I have tried some spyware programs only to find they contain spyware themselves! :o Imagine that. >:(
which ones john
Quote from: Surfdown on January 14, 2005, 02:28:12 PM
Quote from: Homer on January 14, 2005, 02:24:05 PM
I think Webroot charges $29.99
I have tried some spyware programs only to find they contain spyware themselves! :o Imagine that. >:(
which ones john
It was a long time ago. I would rather not guess and give people the wrong impression but anytime I install software I scan it with everything I got. You can never be too careful. ;)
np i have used loads still have not found one that can stand alone i have to use about three
I have 4. LOL :D
Quote from: Homer on January 14, 2005, 02:02:03 PM
PC Magazine recently rated Webroot as the best spyware program. ;)
Thats what I have :)
how much is it to buy
$29.95 :)
I run AOL spyware - its free i run it along side McAfee Firewall and Norton
You gotta run it it regular - like at least once a week
Always check your PC - you cant be too careful
O0
Quote from: Homer on January 14, 2005, 05:50:58 PM
$29.95 :)
I got mine along side with Spam Shredder by Webroot & I got mine for a tad cheaper 8)
You have to have more that one spyware/adware program, just incase one dont pick something up, the other one will. I run Spy Sweeper, Ad-Aware,AOL Spyware, all at once, before i go to bed. Its amazing what they find. I also use X-Cleaner, which also removes spyware, browser high jackers, and such. Ever since i downloaded Smiley Central, and found out it was spyware, i am very cautious on what i download, cause it may not be what u think it is.
26 New Events stopped by my Firewall today - amazing really and so sad that these people that
are so into computer have to spend their time trying to 'hack' into someones PC...
Maybe they are paid to do this??
Ad-Aware SE Personal......It's is FREE and AWESOME. O0 If you are wondering about operating systems I run XP Home edition
I have Ad-aware and Microsoft spyware both free, just outta curosity What does everyone else use... Homer I would like your input to i remember you saying that u use 4, is it better the more you use??? Tyvm :D
Sometimes one program will pick up ones the other misses. More so I think on the free versions. I notice Spybot will find things that Adaware will not.
Are you allowed to tell me addy for spybot, when i ran it i got the msn spyware that came up, or is that the same? Plz tks hun
You can find most anything (legal) you want at Downloads.com. I go through CNet when just browsing for things. You are also able to read the reviews and see total downloads of that particular item. I also run ZoneAlarm (turn off before logging into Pogo) and TrojanShield and use RegistryMechanic once in awhile. ZoneAlarm gives you the opportunity to not allow certain programs to access your computer. TrojanShield does just as it sounds.
tysvm Gator I appreciate the advice