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    Spybot search and destroy

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by AdonisGX, Jul 20, 2005.

  1. AdonisGX

    AdonisGX Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is Spybot search and destroy the best? I have always thought so but i may be wrong
     
    AdonisGX, Jul 20, 2005
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I used it andd so far its been great.

    A awesome freeware program!
     
    coriolis, Jul 20, 2005
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  3. Apocolipse269

    Apocolipse269 Notebook Guru

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    Everyone has there preferences, but i've used spyware, ad-aware, et al. I'd have to say the best and most thourogh (sp?) (after tests too) would be microsoft's Anti-spyware
     
    Apocolipse269, Jul 20, 2005
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  4. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    One program won't be able to catch all the spyware out there, it always advisable to use a combination of 2 or more...

    Top 3 IMO:
    1) MS Antispyware
    2) Lavasoft Ad-aware
    3) Spybot S & D
     
    miner, Jul 21, 2005
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  5. Vindicated

    Vindicated Notebook Geek

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    Right now most independant tests show that Spysweeper is the best in detection, removable, and false alarms. However it's not freeware; it typically runs for $39. It's very easy to use and unlike Spybot it has an active protection that scans programs as their installing (almost like a virus scan). My big gripe about that program though is how intrusive it is when it comes to updating. I'd wish it was done automatically and in the background.

    Spybot is still really good, however I wouldn't recomend relying on just that program. it will catch about 85% of the stuff out there, and be able to uninstall 80% of what it detects. if your going to go the freeware route, you might as well go with three solid programs: Spybot, Ad-Aware, and MS Anti-Spyware (which surprisingly gets very good marks).

    It seems like everyone knows about the three common programs you need to have -- antivirus, firewall, and anti-spyware -- I personally believe there are three more program groups that need to be added to the 'must have' list: an autostart-background defrag program like Diskeeper, O&O Defrag; a strong uninstaller program like Your Uninstaller 2004; and a registry cleaner/system maintence tool like Registry Mechanic.
     
    Vindicated, Jul 21, 2005
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  6. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    there is no 'best'. u should run multiple apps to get the best coverage.
     
    drumfu, Jul 21, 2005
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  7. AdonisGX

    AdonisGX Notebook Enthusiast

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    I didn't think to use 2 or 3, thanks.
     
    AdonisGX, Jul 21, 2005
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  8. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I use 2, just Ad-Aware and S & D.


    I would use more but I'm a lazy fool :)
     
    coriolis, Jul 21, 2005
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  9. Elias

    Elias Notebook Consultant

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    In my opinion, Spybot is better than Ad-Aware. It's great that it's free.

    A good combo, if you want to stick to free software, is Microsoft AntiSpyware and Spybot. I only use Microsoft AntiSpyware, but if I were to use two, the second would be either SpySweeper (which we have, I just don't use) or Spybot.
     
    Elias, Jul 21, 2005
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  10. lapboy

    lapboy Notebook Deity

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    I use spybot S&D and Lavasoft Ad-aware.

    I run S&D first followed by Ad -aware.

    I also run Cache-Cleaner and Registry-Scrub to do intermitent house-cleaning :p
     
    lapboy, Jul 21, 2005
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  11. LuckMC11

    LuckMC11 Computer Extraoirdinaire NBR Reviewer

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    miner-i use those same exact programs...and they are the greatest!!!!
     
    LuckMC11, Jul 21, 2005
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