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    Spyware help&suggestions

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by ronaldheld, Jun 4, 2008.

  1. ronaldheld

    ronaldheld Notebook Deity

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    My Ad-Aware 2007 seems to be affecting the ability to not have to enter saved passwords into websites. Can I make some option changes in it or go to another Spyware/adware package?
     
    ronaldheld, Jun 4, 2008
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  2. KarenA

    KarenA Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't use Ad-Aware, I've used it before but doesn't like it, I think there are lots of better free anti spyware. If you are looking for a good on-demand scanner, install SuperAntiSpyware. :)

    I am confused by what you said though, you mean you have Ad-Aware saving your passwords so you don't have to input them? Or Ad-Aware makes it that you can't enter your passwords?
     
    KarenA, Jun 4, 2008
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  3. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    I second SAS. It's great.
     
    McGrady, Jun 5, 2008
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  4. ronaldheld

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    I will look into SAS. IMO, it seems that Ad-Aware interacts with the cookies in such a way that I cannot stay logged into a site for more than a day.
     
    ronaldheld, Jun 5, 2008
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    I use a combo of Spyware Blaster (which will block known bad websites) and SAS for a once a week sweep. So far, it seems to be a good combo.
     
    bubbatex, Jun 5, 2008
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  6. heshanj

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    i use A-Squared...its been good so far...do u guys think SAS is better?
     
    heshanj, Jun 7, 2008
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  7. KarenA

    KarenA Notebook Evangelist

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    A-squared is also good, if you like it then you don't have to bother changing.

    Mm, I don't use Ad-Aware but are you sure if the problem is with Ad-Aware? Do you not use a program which automatically delete browser cookies scheduled everyday? Just a guess, since a friend of mine says his login cookies are always deleted, turns out he runs AdvancedWindowsCare and make CCleaner cleans up his system (cookies included). :)
     
    KarenA, Jun 7, 2008
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  8. McGrady

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    I've used both a squared and SAS and I think SAS is better.
     
    McGrady, Jun 7, 2008
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    thanks...i made a switch to SAS....i dunno if its better yet, but thats wat ive heard so lets see!
     
    heshanj, Jun 7, 2008
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