Anti-Spyware

[ahgute]

Of all the free anti-spyware software programs out there, which one or ones are considered the most effective? Thanks.

[dr_ml422]

Hi ahgute. I'll help you w/this one w/my experience. Spybot w/sd helper is a very good anti-spyware. Together w/a nat router and a firewall and safe hexing/surfing you should be ok. A suggestion is to check out our anti-virus and spyware thread which will definitely give you a whole list of experienced proven programs by all or at least most of the veterans in the forum. Play w/the search function a lil bit. I usually click on view posts.

If you still have any ?'s then just post them and you'll be taken care of. Another suggestion would be to read the forum rules so as to facilitate your process regarding any concerns.

[MilesAhead]

Of all the free anti-spyware software programs out there, which one or ones are considered the most effective? Thanks.


Aside from virus and spyware removal apps, if you are running a 32 bit OS
I'd recommend you check out Sandboxie (http://www.sandboxie.com/). When programs running "sanboxed" think they are writing to the HD the writes are really going to the sandbox folder. Very neat program. Only gotcha' is if the device driver doesn't like your machine. If it fails to install try a different version. There are several available for download.

[drfsupercenter]

I use Ad-Aware and Spybot... those have both worked well for me.

[gonwk]

Hi folks,

Here are some other ones you should consider

Best free Anti Spyware/Malware
MalwarebytesAntiMalware (http://www.malwarebytes.org/)..on-demand scanner
SpyWareBlaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html)...............blocks websites known for spyware
SuperAntiSpyware (http://www.superantispyware.com/)..............on-demand scanner
Threatfire (http://www.threatfire.com/).......................real-time behavioural blocker, 32-bit only
Windows Defender (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=435bfce7-da2b-4a6a-afa4-f7f14e605a0d)........../32- and 64-bit version


Enjoy!

G!:)

[dr_ml422]

Might take a look at that http://www.malwarebytes.org/. Been ok though w/spybot and avira together w/safe hexing and a router. I don't get too crazy on the net.


Might load up my mce 2005 w/webcams and im for some fun I guess. damn thing has to be of some use even if it catches something. Lol...

[Thomas00]

I have recently come across and found effective at detecting and removing virus from computer that is www.dangerouslink.com.
Please go for this. :acid:

[Chewy]

Never click on a link from a new unknown member

not in this day and time

from a fellow expert over at MBAM

http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=3819&pid=14246&mode=threaded&start=

google just gives them an X

[ed klein]

I use these two software programs and a firewall blocker

AVG 8 (custom settings) update every day
malwarebytes update every day


If you are concerned about dial-up internet line speed droping with AVG 8, using custom settings you can decrease the amount of resources AVG 8 uses.
:)

[gonwk]

Hi Chewy,

THANKS for covering for us!

G!:)

[Abuilder]

Chewy
Why don’t you disable that clickable link in Thomas00’s post?
:)

[Chewy]

Chewy
Why don’t you disable that clickable link in Thomas00’s post?
:)

I edited it to junk link, google wouldn't have made my point

[Abuilder]

Chewy
Like you said:
Never click on a link from a new unknown member

So I didn't and and hence:smashead:
LOL

[soup]

System Suite 9 running on 2 of the XP32 machines, System Suite 8 still running on the other. Comodo/Avira running on 2 of the Xp64s & Comodo/ClamWin on the other. Behind an AIO Modem/Router.

[dr_ml422]

I didn't fall for that one. i never heard of that member and when I got the e-mail it struck me funny he never had heard of s&d. also i remember you cautioning about those name links. Forgot their real name. even though this had a address i was too leary about it.