who is real computer smart??

i was hoping someone can tell me mhat programs are good for removing spyware,adware,etc.wich are free downloadable programs that work well??help! :confused:

SpyBot Search and destroy

search for it at

www.download.com

its freeware works well make sure you keep it updated.

I use Ad aware to blast spy ware (and spy bot sometimes) but be wary there is one "ad" program which attaches itself to a registry file (userinit) and when you erase it with ad aware specifically it corrupts your registry. So make sure you have back ups.

I also use xp anti spy to seal up the holes after I clean the system its very handy and doesnt "run" so it doesnt use up ram, its sort of a "one shot" program although you can change any of the programs options at any time its only active in memory while its open. (like a normal program) I highly recommend it if you use any version of XP (home, corp etc etc) It's basically shut out all but some cydoor programs which I dont even mind as their are only 8 of them and they dont collect info unless I click on certain websites. So I just leave em. (they dont run in memory either so "meh" I leave em).

Hope that helps a bit. I've heard spy blaster is ok , but doesnt clean near as well as the others but safely clears out quite a few. Never used it myself though.

Ad Aware is good, like weirdo said... also the jv power tools are good for cleaning up your computer and registry, but theyre not free. Also spybot search and destroy, like rob said. Hope this helps.

Free online scan (adware included): http://housecall.trendmicro.com/hous...start_corp.asp

Here's the links to download Ad-Aware:
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10...age&tag=button

and Spybot-Search & Destroy
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10...age&tag=button

thanx alot!!i use the adaware and x-blocker but shit gets through.

i also have this symantec e-mail proxy thing that ALWAYS pops up saying itblocked some i am not sendingwith a porn subject??what the fuck is that?norton says i dont have viruses?

symantec is good...i use norton's firewall on this laptop and mcafee on the pc...i think mcafee is superior but both work equally at blocking spyware, popups and hacks of all sorts. they both record the invader and block...but both cost money. symantec does it all too...

Im pretty good, but i couldent tell you how to boot up your computor.