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    Adaware + Spybot

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by technical_guy, Jul 6, 2009.

  1. technical_guy

    technical_guy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Couple of simple questions for everyone:

    Is it a good idea to have both adaware (free anniversary edition) and spybot 1.6.2 simltaneously on your computer?

    Are there any other free anti malware/spyware programs that are better out there?

    Thanks!
     
    technical_guy, Jul 6, 2009
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  2. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    I used to have both programs installed at the same time. I did not run into any issues.
     
    jetstar, Jul 6, 2009
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  3. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    AdAware kind of sucks now.
    I suggest using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, SUPERAntiSpyware, and Spybot S&D.
     
    Hep!, Jul 6, 2009
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  4. J&SinKTO

    J&SinKTO Notebook Deity

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    Another good one is SpywareBlaster - blocks known bad sites right from the start. Call it an extra layer of insurance (freeware too).
     
    J&SinKTO, Jul 6, 2009
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  5. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    We are using that and only that on our comps. No extra AdAware apps needed.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jul 6, 2009
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