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    Anti-spyware/adware suggestions?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by jcomey, Apr 2, 2009.

  1. jcomey

    jcomey Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi guys,

    I saw the thread for anti-spyware, but I wanted to check out what you guys recommend for the SXPS 16. I'm looking for something that doesn't use a lot of resources. I'm using Avast for antivirus.

    Thanks in advance for any help!
     
    jcomey, Apr 2, 2009
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  2. mtness

    mtness loitering

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    ive been using avast in my sxps16 since i got it and i cant fault it as a antivirus, its affective updated daily and doesnt use alot of resources, ive not intention of changing.

    Congrats on obtaining your notebook mate, enjoy it, its a real pleasure to use.
     
    mtness, Apr 2, 2009
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    I don't have the XPS 1640, but the 1530 and I use Avira AV.. :D
    It's not a resource hog for me, and works just fine..
    and, if I do get the SXPS I would use Avira on it also! :D

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Apr 2, 2009
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  4. xenon2k9

    xenon2k9 Notebook Evangelist

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    Avira here as well. Yet to find a really great anti spyware program. Used to use AdAware, but it's going downhill.
     
    xenon2k9, Apr 2, 2009
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Have you tried SuperAntiSpyware (SAS)..I use that...it's pretty good! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Apr 2, 2009
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  6. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Symantec Norton Corporate 10
     
    jackluo923, Apr 3, 2009
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  7. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    Avast Pro antivirus along with Spybot the Pro has good all round protection Avast that is.
    I cant knock it it justs works :D
     
    BlackRussian, Apr 3, 2009
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  8. arjunned

    arjunned Notebook Deity

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    You can try Threatfire. Highly recommended. Its only for 32-bit though.
     
    arjunned, Apr 4, 2009
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  9. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Symantec is a good one, but the best I would have to say is Trend Micro Antivirus... will not affect programs as it takes very little computer performance to use, I have never had an infection.... its just fantastic
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Apr 4, 2009
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  10. eversman

    eversman Notebook Consultant

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    avast AV with super anti spyware, and a2 anti malware too. i also have a pair of rootkit finders/removers as well. im paranoid like that.


    Also, you MAY want to consider sandboxie, and run your web browser sandboxed. malware is a lot easier to handle if it never gets on your puter to begin with....


    ev
     
    eversman, Apr 4, 2009
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  11. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    ESET Smart Security.....
     
    Han Bao Quan, Apr 5, 2009
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  12. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Paid : Norton Antivirus 2009/ Norton Internet Security 2009

    Free : Avira Personal Edition + Windows Defender (included with vista)
     
    coolguy, Apr 6, 2009
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  13. randdy

    randdy Notebook Consultant

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    super anti spy ware and the avira is the best anti virus which protects the computer and the performance of these anti virus are also good.

    these anti virus will help you to improve the performance of the computer.
     
    randdy, Apr 6, 2009
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