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    do i have to turn off windows defenders for spyware protection if i download other spyware software

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by flashlight27, Oct 18, 2008.

  1. flashlight27

    flashlight27 Notebook Consultant

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    i have a windows defender for spyware protection , if i download like for example spydocter ,do i have to turn off windows defender?

    and where can i download free spyware,adware killers for free with scan and remove tools and if possible with online treath protection etc.. (i dont like trial versions)
    and which spyremover is the best for windows vista??? (a free spyware software if possible)
    please help thankyou
     
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    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    You don't "have to turn off" Windows Defender.. I let it run and its just running quietly.. once in a while I do a scan of the system with it. And its been pretty good till now. No annoying behavior.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=190538

    And check the forum threads there for more..

    Quickly, SuperAntiSpyware and MalwaysBytes AntiMalware are good ones...

    I don't know if ThreatFire would be what you're looking for, but its has some pretty good real-time protection, particularly for rootkits n such..

    Browse above for more.

    PS., For MODS, I think this thread would be better to be in the Security Forum. Thank You.
     
    fonduekid, Oct 18, 2008
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  3. the.a1p2s

    the.a1p2s Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah I agree with fonduekid, but if things start acting strange and it becomes unusably slow then disable it.
     
    the.a1p2s, Oct 18, 2008
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    Baserk Notebook user

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    You can keep using WDefender and, for instance, ThreatFire at the same time.
    It's a real-time antimalware behavioural blocker, not a real HIPS, 32-bit only though and sometimes you will need to temporarily diable it to install certain programs (like FireFox NoScipt add-on f.i.)
    +1 for SAS and MBAM.
     
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  5. flashlight27

    flashlight27 Notebook Consultant

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    thank you very much for your help everbody i gonna check it out and thanks for the tip about disable when downloading this program
     
    flashlight27, Oct 18, 2008
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    flashlight27 Notebook Consultant

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    a question about start up inspector. i saw the system requirements but it was for windows xp. i tryed it once but i get some errors about installing it complete. is there also a start up inspector for windows vista
     
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  7. Baserk

    Baserk Notebook user

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    Check out WinPatrol or Security Task Manager.
    You could also give the Online Armor firewall a try.
    It's not exactly what you asked for but it's an excellent product with a HIPS called Program Guard.
    That way you have about best control over what programs (want to) start, and you can control fully what's allowed to run/start/connect to internet/etc.
    Those programs are all free. Some DL-links are in my signature.
    Cheers
     
    Baserk, Oct 18, 2008
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    flashlight27 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks i gonna check it out, he baserk did you ever use this 100% free windows vista tweak download programe of this publisher of thoosje windows vista tweak download. http://www.thoosje.com/Windows-Vista-Tweaker.html

    i never heared it about this tweak for windows

    maybe you can help me out if i must use it or not
     
    flashlight27, Oct 18, 2008
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  9. Baserk

    Baserk Notebook user

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    ^Nope, never used it, the first time I've seen it to be honest so I can't comment.
    It received a lot of positive reviews though, looking at all the awards on the website.
    I'd say it's safe to use, especially since all changes made can easily be reverted.
    Cheers.
     
    Baserk, Oct 18, 2008
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