Free antispyware that actually works

[fleecy]

ok, i give up. i've googled adware and spyware sites to try and supplement what i've got now (avg free, adaware, spybot), as i know there's stuff my current programs aren't catching. i update and scan like a maniac. even use trend micro every now and then. i've been to a lot of the sites recommended on here, but most of them will only scan for free. they've all shown stuff i have to be rid of, but hey, you have to register and pay before that happens. grrr. are there any programs other than what i already have that will actually remove spyware, etc. for free?

[The Hunter]

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Popup-Ad-Spyware-Blockers/SpyDefense.shtml

http://www.emsisoft.com/en/

[fleecy]

tried spyware blaster, and they had their hand out, too, but i'll try the others...

[riderx]

hey fleecy do u have xp antispy its really a neccesary program to have totally free
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2062.html

winpatrol as well, it will alert u to spyware, changes to host files, its awesome free as well
winpatrol.com

[The Hunter]

They only have their hand out if you try to subscribe to the automatic updates, and that is something you can easily do yourself.

[napho]

Daddy Microsoft extended it's free app for now
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

[fleecy]

thanks so much guys... running spydefense right now and it's removed a few nasties (phew). i'm keeping all suggestions in mind for future reference. see, this is a helpful bunch. the naysayers can get bent. :)

[The Hunter]

Microsoft doesnt like me. ROTFL

[riderx]

*a side note thingie* serrebi loves me :)

[riderx]

Microsoft doesnt like me. ROTFL
but we love u woohoo:drunken_s

[fleecy]

well, i love all you guys for coming to my rescue. mmmmwaaahhh. (big kiss)

[moneoa]

lavasoft adaware is good and free.

[The Hunter]

Note, when I saw the title of this thread I thought it was about a girdle.

[fleecy]

should i rename this thread so somebody doesn't post the same question next week?

[fleecy]

Note, when I saw the title of this thread I thought it was about a girdle.

lmao... good job this chair has arms or i'd be on the floor... guess i'd better rename it :)
edit: guess i can't do it myself, so feel free....

[The Hunter]

Consider it done my dear.

[fleecy]

thanks hunter, you rock! ;)

[peacock70]

lavasoft adaware is good and free.

I couldn't agree more. Never had a problem with it and keeps everything running sweet. :icon_rr:

[Krell]

tried spyware blaster, and they had their hand out, too, but i'll try the others...

This is not the kind of (not so) responsible reporting we need.

Spyware Blaster has a very effective free service. This is not like Spybot and Ad Aware in that it does more to prevent spyware than the Immunization features on the other apps.

If you look at the list of blocked spyware and sites that Spyware Blaster prevents, you see immediately that there is benifit. You can update it all you want to, you just have to click UPDATE manually . . instead of Auto Update, is that too much to ask for a free effective program?

An ounce of prevention . . . . .



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[napho]

thanks hunter, you rock! ;)
and Krell, if I ever meet you in a dark alley :devil2



btw Something as simple as StartupMonitor can be effective in stopping crap from running on startup. I've had this running unobtrusively in the background for 5 years, always doing it's job. http://mlin.net/StartupMonitor.shtml

[Krell]

btw Something as simple as StartupMonitor can be effective in stopping crap from running on startup. I've had this running unobtrusively in the background for 5 years, always doing it's job. http://mlin.net/StartupMonitor.shtml

OK, but again, if you weill simply USE the features of the apps you already havem then you dont need all these 3rd party softwares battling it out.

Spybot Search and Destroy already has the ability to remove unwanted Start up items

Also, those of you that installed the Ace Mega Codec Pack . . . look in Control Panel.

See the Tweak UI icon? Guess what it does?



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[napho]

OK, but again, if you weill simply USE the features of the apps you already havem then you dont need all these 3rd party softwares battling it out.

Spybot Search and Destroy already has the ability to remove unwanted Start up items





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Startup is the thing that works like Spybot for removing unwanted items...StartupMonitor runs all the time like Spyware Blaster...it prevents spyware, trojans, and things like Quicktime or Realplayer functions from ever putting themselves in startup to begin with. I get the 2 programs confused myself ;)

[Krell]

Im not confusing them, but again, if you want REAL TIME protection, use the Tea Timer in Spybot, it gaurds everything.


What im getting at is, ive seen people, like janet99 have 6 or 8 different spyware and cleanup programs, its mindboggling how people function this way.

Youre suggestion is a good product no doubt



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