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July 2008: ANTI-SPYWARE Question

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Rocket River, Jul 12, 2008.

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  1. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

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    What software are you currently using to get rid of and keep out Adware and Spyware? Viruses

    I been using Adaware
    and McAfee

    Just wanted to see if something better had come along
    for me to upgrade too

    Rocket River
     
  2. rocketlaunch

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    spy sweeper. I recommend it over mcafee etc.
     
  3. Coach AI

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    nothing now.

    But when I had to have it I always felt Spybot was better than Adaware. Of course it doesn't hurt to run both.

    Whenever I build a PC again I'll have to find something (unless I cheap out and just stick AVG on there :D )

    Not a big fan of McAfee, slightly less hate for Norton.
     
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    Here is what I use on my computer.

    AntiVirus: Nod32
    Spyware: SpyBot, AdAware Pro, and Webroot Window Washer
    Firewalls: Aside from my router's firewall I also use Comodo Firewall Pro

    I too dislike Norton and McAfee. They are ok but ultimately are severe memory hogs.
     
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  6. TraJ

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    I swore years ago that I would never use another Norton product again. But I think they've gotten they're act together. Also, Norton Internet Security is not nearly the resource hog it used to be.
     
  7. BiGGieStuFF

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    Mcafee Enterprise
    SpyBot
    Hijackthis

    Sometimes I'll do some cleaning manually because these spy removers only remove the files that the orginal spyware creates. Sometimes you'll need to use a startup disk like BartPE to get in there and delete those DLL files that can't be deleted under regular windows or safe mode.
     
  8. Axwell

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    AVG Anti-Spyware

    Besides, you can use NIS or KIS, both includes Antivirus and Firewall.
     
  9. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

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    All I use is Windows' built-in firewall protection with AntiVir and Threatfire for antivirus and 0-day malware protection. I don't have issues with spyware, viruses or trojans
     
  10. DudeWah

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    Avast, personally, i think it's the best free anti-virus out there...
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    Windows firewall is on as well...
     
  11. chow_yun_fat

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    avast is great. avg used to be the best till the latest revision.

    i use avast w/hijackthis.
     
  12. Christopher

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    Does anyone know an easy way to completely get rid of Macfee?


    It came with my computer and I havent used it....but it still pops up every bloody day reminding me its there!
     
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  14. fadeaway

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    Exactly what is wrong with AVG now? That's what I've been using for the past 3 years or so.
     
  15. fadeaway

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    No answer to this question?
     
  16. chow_yun_fat

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    i'm not sure myself, but all the computer techs i know told me avg isn't the best anymore. they recommend avast with avg as a close second.

    i switched from mcafee to avast a month ago and i'll never go back to mcafee/norton etc.
     
  17. david_rocket

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    Wel I have AVG, but still the previous version (7.5) and still they said it that they are not going to have updates to the old version, I still getting updates. :confused:
     
  18. Lynus302

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    I use Avast and CCleaner. Got the Windoze firewall running as well.
     
  19. Dr of Dunk

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    AVG went from being a so-so scanner to being a good scanner. It's not the best, it's definitely not the worst. AntiVir may be a better free scanner than AVG. AntiVir may be a better scanner than scanners you pay for (including many of the bigger names).
     

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