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    Anti Spyware Recommendations.

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by where'swally, Jun 10, 2008.

  1. where'swally

    where'swally Newbie

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    I have been using free Anti Spyware programs since I can remember (Ad Aware and Spybot) and I think that they have done an ok job protecting my PC. I have seen a slew of reviews come out recently that mention the decline in the effectiveness of these products in blocking and removing malware. I have noticed that a couple of titles have been gaining a lot of good mentions (PC Tools Spyware Doctor is the one I have seen do the best). Has anyone got any good recommendation on a good Spyware blocker/remover? I think I am ready to buy one and am wondering which one to get. :confused:
     
    where'swally, Jun 10, 2008
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  2. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Search is your friend.
     
    coolguy, Jun 10, 2008
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    Arki Super Moderator

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    SuperAntispyware.
     
    Arki, Jun 11, 2008
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    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    I second that.
     
    SmoothTofu, Jun 11, 2008
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    KarenA Notebook Evangelist

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    I thirded SAS. If you are willing to buy instead of the free version, you'll get real time protection too.
     
    KarenA, Jun 11, 2008
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    bmwrob, Jun 11, 2008
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    SAS is the best, imo.
     
    McGrady, Jun 12, 2008
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    Why do you think so? It tags usless cookies as adware. Windows defender is a decent AS IMHO.
     
    coolguy, Jun 12, 2008
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    Kaspersky.
     
    Polarix, Jun 12, 2008
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