Mplssoxfan Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I wasn't really sure where to post this, but I need a decent and, with any luck, free way to get rid of some Spyware and Adware. I'm pretty compu-illiterate, so keep that in mind. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/s...re/default.mspx Best software out there right now, without a doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Jun 11, 2005 -> 04:01 PM) http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/s...re/default.mspx Best software out there right now, without a doubt. Microsofts spyware beta is sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mplssoxfan Posted June 11, 2005 Author Share Posted June 11, 2005 Thanks, guys, I just installed it. A scan came up with quite a bit of crap on my machine, but it's all gone now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVVY18 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I actually use 3 spyware programs because 1 doesn't catch them all. I use the microsoft Beta, but I also use Adaware and spybot Search & Destroy. Here is a link to a bunch of free spyware programs: http://www.snapfiles.com/freeware/security/fwantispy.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 QUOTE(SAVVY18 @ Jun 11, 2005 -> 02:58 PM) I actually use 3 spyware programs because 1 doesn't catch them all. I use the microsoft Beta, but I also use Adaware and spybot Search & Destroy. Here is a link to a bunch of free spyware programs: http://www.snapfiles.com/freeware/security/fwantispy.html Adaware & Spybot are run on my computer quite often as well. I tried the Microsoft Spyware Beta but wasn't a big fan of it - it ate up a lot of computer cycles, and I tried to get it to set up to run an auto-scan every Friday when I was off at a discussion group, and for some reason it thought that Friday was Wednesday. If I have a problem in the future that Ad-Aware and Spybot can't fix, I'll consider reinstalling it, but I think I'm happier without it. I also have a program called "Spyware Blaster" which I find useful - supposedly it blocks your web browser from accessing spyware sites. I also have a "startup inspector" that shows me what programs start running when my computer starts up and lets me turn some of them off - another handy little gadget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I use CounterSpy(which the Microsoft Beta is based off of) AdAware and AdwareSpy. All work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Jun 11, 2005 -> 04:01 PM) http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/s...re/default.mspx Best software out there right now, without a doubt. they have that installed on my dad's work laptop. have been meaning to dl it and check it out but haven't until now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Jun 11, 2005 -> 04:01 PM) http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/s...re/default.mspx Best software out there right now, without a doubt. never even heard of this, interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Jun 11, 2005 -> 09:07 PM) never even heard of this, interesting. I've used ad-aware in the past, but I've noticed that BETA in fact picks up more spyware than ad-aware does and I like the auto scan feature which I utilize at 2:30 am each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Jun 11, 2005 -> 08:09 PM) I've used ad-aware in the past, but I've noticed that BETA in fact picks up more spyware than ad-aware does and I like the auto scan feature which I utilize at 2:30 am each day. I read this thread because I was bored and decided to download that thing. It's great, I already like it. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jun 11, 2005 -> 07:40 PM) I read this thread because I was bored and decided to download that thing. It's great, I already like it. Thanks for sharing Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 i ran it, didn't find anything new. guess that's a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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