who is real computer smart??

[skinupsimon]

Check out http://download.com

Im using AdAware 6.....nothing gets through

skinupsimon Reviewed by skinupsimon on 04-12-2005. 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: Rating: 5

[Hektik]

I use ad aware. works pretty good

[Omun]

http://www.techsupportalert.com/best..._utilities.htm enough said. micro$ofts website also has an online malware scanner/remover that is updated monthly. I couldn't get the online version to work with my IE (probably beacause of my security settings inside IE ) but there is also an option to download it and run it manually. p.s. If you are using XP and keep up to date on security updates you should have already downloaded the malware protector and it should have already scanned your computer last time you updated, but it never hurts to do it twice.

[weirdo79]

I TOTALLY FORGOT!!! , Use mozilla (firefox) for your browsing too , locks out even more baddies. Totally forgot about that man , I guess ive been using it so long I forget I even use it lol.

[Nullific]

As far as firewalls go Sygate and PeerGuardian together work well.

[mrdevious]

Here's everything you'll need. (keep in mind you can just google these names)

Pay Programs: - Norton AntiVirus (only good for basic common viruses though)
- Webroot Spysweeper

Free Programs: - www.trendmicro.com (anti-virus/spyware/trojan, with their
free online scan)
- Ewido (anti-virus)
- www.free-av.com (anti-virus)
- AVG (anti-virus)
- TDS-3 (anti-Trojan, 30 day trial)
- Hijack this (for advanced and knowledgeable users only)
- Adaware SE (for adware. make sure you get the version
that says SE, stands for Special Edition)
- Winpatrol (Lists all running programs on you computer with
full details, and you can remove anything with it)


keep in mind paid programs are not necessarily better. Norton is quite inferior IMO for any virus of decent design. Also, no one program will give you full protection.

[Lurker]

ad aware and spybot will do and don't use Internet Explorer use something like firefox or opera will help a lot!

[G man]

Microsoft AntiSpyware Version: 1.0.501
This version expires on: 7/31/2005
Current User: Owner
Spyware Definition Version: 5680 (3/3/2005 8:27:42 PM)

Product ID: 76831-000-0000012-00123

BETA SUPPORT POLICY
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Important Information: This is pre-release (beta) software distributed for feedback and testing purposes. Microsoft does not provide technical support for beta products (see below for information about how to gain access to peer-to-peer newsgroups). If Microsoft AntiSpyware is causing an issue with your system we recommend removing it by using Add or Remove Programs and even using System Restore if the problem persists.

support
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For more information on the Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta) product, visit the Microsoft Spyware page at http://www.microsoft.com/athome/sec...spyware/product.

Assisted support for this beta product is not available. Once the final release of Microsoft AntiSpyware has been made publicly available, customers will be able to contact Product Support Services for help. In the meantime, we have provided online support resources to help you try out the Microsoft AntiSpyware beta.

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/sec...re/default.mspx

if u want to thank anyone for this link it would be z
keep somkin
G man

[mrdevious]

ad aware and spybot will do and don't use Internet Explorer use something like firefox or opera will help a lot!

Then you don't know too much about spyware my friend. spybot is outdated and catches very little, and misses a LOT . Webroot Spysweeper is far superior. plus, no 1 program is ever "all you need".

[Nullific]

I would never trust any antispyware applications from Microsoft, they don't give a fuck about your privacy.
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/...,263367,00.asp
http://www.againsttcpa.com/tcpa-faq-en.html

People need to enter the world of open source.