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    best antispy program

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by calkdist, Feb 6, 2007.

  1. calkdist

    calkdist Notebook Enthusiast

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    whats the best free anti spy software, right now Im using spy bot search and destroy. I still have a spy ware on my computer.


    Thanks
     
    calkdist, Feb 6, 2007
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  2. jpagel

    jpagel Notebook Evangelist

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    I use Ad-Aware, Spybot and Windows Defender - there is also CCleaner, Spyware Doctor and a few others that I am sure you will see posted.
     
    jpagel, Feb 6, 2007
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    why are there so many posts about this?
     
    RedSensiStar, Feb 6, 2007
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    regis helaine Notebook Consultant

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    the best anti spyware program??

    a brain ... period
     
    regis helaine, Feb 6, 2007
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  5. jpagel

    jpagel Notebook Evangelist

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    Because spyware is so common.... EVERYWHERE :D
     
    jpagel, Feb 6, 2007
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  6. calkdist

    calkdist Notebook Enthusiast

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    still you dont feel its needed to have a antispyware program? for security

    Also is it advised to have more than one antispyware program?
     
    calkdist, Feb 6, 2007
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  7. jpagel

    jpagel Notebook Evangelist

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    Of couse you need AntiSpyware programs unless A. you aren't connected onto the internet or B. You KNOW what your doing and where you are going on the web.
    Yes it is suggested to have more than one AntiSpyware program for protection / removal
     
    jpagel, Feb 6, 2007
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  8. ivar

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    I would suggest more than two. :p
     
    ivar, Feb 6, 2007
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  9. jpagel

    jpagel Notebook Evangelist

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    lol agreed
     
    jpagel, Feb 6, 2007
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    calkdist Notebook Enthusiast

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    which ones are suggested?

    Also some that dont take much room up on your computer would be nice, chim in please
     
    calkdist, Feb 7, 2007
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    I recently added Spyware Terminator to my arsenal. Fast, active, and does pick up some baddies. Work it with AVG and Lavasoft.
     
    luee, Feb 7, 2007
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    i like Windows Defender and also Ewido. They were good but now its AVG. Havent tried it yet but some ppl say its good and free up to a certain level!
     
    tphilly1984, Feb 7, 2007
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