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#1 {lang:macro__useroffline}   CongressJon {lang:icon}

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Posted 28 November 2004 - 02:15 PM

Lately I've been noticing the need for myself to get something to scan my PC for spyware more and more. Speeds seem to be slower, crashes seem to be easier. I've already tried Spybot, and, well, it didn't seem to... like me, parsay. angry-smiley-019.gif In other words, can anyone here suggest a "spyware scanner" that can help me? (Note: I would prefer something with popularity, and after that, if possible, free biglaugh.gif )
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#2 {lang:macro__useroffline}   Bmatt {lang:icon}

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Posted 28 November 2004 - 03:43 PM

i use Spybot, ad-aware and my virus scanner. just dont feel safe without them biglaugh.gif

if spybot is playing up, you probably have some major spyware. fully update it and immunize with that option.
download ad-aware se (the latest version) here

ill leave the virus scanner and firewall up to you.

and remember to update everything, its amazing what a difference it makes. post what you find with them thumb.gif
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Posted 28 November 2004 - 05:40 PM

Yep, Ad-Aware should probably be your next choice. They have upgraded versions that you pay for, but the free ones are pretty good (thats what I use bluetongue.gif)
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Posted 28 November 2004 - 06:13 PM

www.spybot.info
www.lavasoft.de
www.grisoft.com
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Posted 28 November 2004 - 06:14 PM

the pay ones are awesome, catch everything bluetongue.gif
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Posted 28 November 2004 - 06:28 PM

I would suggest getting Ad-Aware SE Professional (Have to buy) not sure how much it costs but from what I hear it is REALLY good. I have it myself but my mom bought it so not really sure on the price but it IS worth it. thumb.gif

{lang:macro__view_post}Xmadole, on 09 August 2009 - 09:28 AM, said:

i wish i actually read the first post of threads.


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#7 {lang:macro__useroffline}   Bmatt {lang:icon}

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Posted 28 November 2004 - 06:29 PM

listen to the man, he gives good advice thumb.gif
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Posted 28 November 2004 - 07:00 PM

We use ad-aware SE Professional, the free version, it's an swedish made one, and the catch everything! EVERYTHING!
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Posted 28 November 2004 - 11:47 PM

Well, I downloaded Adaware or whatever and found 63 durn problems. All quarantined biglaugh.gif Thanks for all who mentioned it, I really appreciate it.
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Posted 29 November 2004 - 12:03 AM

There is this other spyware scanner which I heard is really good but I forgot its name. Also anti-virus scanners don't detect spyware.

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Posted 29 November 2004 - 12:10 AM

QUOTE(LordDragoonX @ Nov 28 2004, 07:03 PM)
Also anti-virus scanners don't detect spyware.
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Oh, I knew that. That's why I got Adaware.
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#12 {lang:macro__useroffline}   Raktor {lang:icon}

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Posted 29 November 2004 - 05:27 AM

My spyware guide is buried deep in DA. bluetongue.gif Go fish it out grnwink.gif
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Posted 29 November 2004 - 03:02 PM

a few other good programs is spy subtract and spywareblaster
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Posted 30 November 2004 - 12:26 AM

spysweeper ad aware and spybot search and destroy. then i also have norton antivirus 2003 profesional edition plus i have i router that acts as a firewall and then i have windows firewall enabled bluetongue.gif)
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