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wolfpack0102 · 01-12-2005, 12:18 AM

for removing spyware?

Spybot Search and Destry
ScanSpyware
Adaware

Nisses · 01-12-2005, 02:29 AM

I haven't used the middle one, but I regularly use the other 2...

I'd say use both, what one doesn't catch, the other might.

Other than that, Spybot does offer more functionality than a simple scan, without registering.

sashime76 · 01-12-2005, 04:35 AM

Ditto what Nisses says, I also use Zone Alarm's built-in antivirus, ditched Norton.

God of Thunder · 01-12-2005, 05:18 AM

I have found that using a combination of several ones work best. What one doesn't catch, the other ones will.

If all of that fails, format.

My list:
Ad Aware
Spybot
Hijack This!
CWShredder
Kill2me
Shoot the Messenger

Bratwurst · 01-12-2005, 12:19 PM

I really like HijackThis, and I think Spybot is better than adaware because of the "immunize" function. However, I haven't used adaware in a while so as far as I know they may have implemented something similar and I don't know about it.

SiN · 01-14-2005, 10:28 AM

i've heard good rec's for Spysweeper.

but of course, use a combo.

and next time, wear a condom

Lasereth · 01-14-2005, 11:00 AM

I use Ad-Aware and Spybot. Spybot's Tea Timer has good real-time protection.

I also use Symantec Anti-Virus. It's basically a lite version of the full Norton package by the same company.

I haven't tried others. I can definitely say that even with adware/spyware/virus protection it can still get on your PC really bad. I had to format a few months ago because of adware and spyware that got on to my PC with real-time protection enabled. I used every known spyware and adware program to alleviate the program and none of them worked. I simply had to format. The bad part is that I hadn't been to any trash/porn sites. It just sort of happened one day while I was playing Battlefield Vietnam.

-Lasereth

01-12-2005, 12:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
wolfpack0102 Crazy Location: Canada	Whihc does the best work? for removing spyware? Spybot Search and Destry ScanSpyware Adaware

01-12-2005, 02:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nisses Shade Location: Belgium	I haven't used the middle one, but I regularly use the other 2... I'd say use both, what one doesn't catch, the other might. Other than that, Spybot does offer more functionality than a simple scan, without registering. __________________ Moderation should be moderately moderated.

01-12-2005, 05:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
God of Thunder Talk nerdy to me Location: Flint, MI	I have found that using a combination of several ones work best. What one doesn't catch, the other ones will. If all of that fails, format. My list: Ad Aware Spybot Hijack This! CWShredder Kill2me Shoot the Messenger __________________ I reject your reality, and substitute my own -- Adam Savage

01-12-2005, 12:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bratwurst Insane Location: La la land	I really like HijackThis, and I think Spybot is better than adaware because of the "immunize" function. However, I haven't used adaware in a while so as far as I know they may have implemented something similar and I don't know about it. __________________ 40

01-14-2005, 10:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
SiN strangelove Location: ...more here than there...	i've heard good rec's for Spysweeper. but of course, use a combo. and next time, wear a condom __________________ - + - ° GiRLie GeeK ° - + - ° 01110010011011110110111101110100001000000110110101100101 Therell be days/When Ill stray/I may appear to be/Constantly out of reach/I give in to sin/Because I like to practise what I preach

01-12-2005, 04:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
sashime76 Addict Location: Hoosier State	Ditto what Nisses says, I also use Zone Alarm's built-in antivirus, ditched Norton.

01-14-2005, 11:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	I use Ad-Aware and Spybot. Spybot's Tea Timer has good real-time protection. I also use Symantec Anti-Virus. It's basically a lite version of the full Norton package by the same company. I haven't tried others. I can definitely say that even with adware/spyware/virus protection it can still get on your PC really bad. I had to format a few months ago because of adware and spyware that got on to my PC with real-time protection enabled. I used every known spyware and adware program to alleviate the program and none of them worked. I simply had to format. The bad part is that I hadn't been to any trash/porn sites. It just sort of happened one day while I was playing Battlefield Vietnam. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert