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    New Ad-Aware

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by jooooeee, May 22, 2008.

  1. jooooeee

    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    jooooeee, May 22, 2008
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  2. INEEDMONEY

    INEEDMONEY Homicidal Teddy Bear

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    Hmmm... wrong maybe the software forum? :rolleyes:
     
    INEEDMONEY, May 22, 2008
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  3. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Ad-Aware isn't the same anymore from when it was first released and the first little while. It's still decent now, but not as effective and light as it once was. In saying that, I haven't found a much better alternative....yet.
     
    coriolis, May 22, 2008
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  4. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    I think the 2008 version is an improvement over 2007. I've been using the beta for a few weeks now. I haven't got the latest though, I will remember to update it shortly.
     
    atbnet, May 22, 2008
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  5. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    SuperAntiSpyware or A-Squared are very good.
     
    McGrady, May 22, 2008
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  6. Algus

    Algus Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, I'm kind of let down by how bulky Ad-Aware has become. I still have it on my desktop though. I'm not sure which I'm going to put on my Vostro. Though TBH I haven't had much call for Ad-Aware either way since I began using AVG. I love AVG.
     
    Algus, May 22, 2008
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  7. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    Thanks for the info.
     
    Gintoki, May 22, 2008
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  8. wojwoda

    wojwoda GN-003 Gundam Kyrios

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    I like new 2008. Now in scan results it shows for tracking cookies for which browser is i.e. Browser: Internet Explorer Location: ... similar to Spybot Search & Destroy. :cool:
     
    wojwoda, May 24, 2008
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  9. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    I feel the wold Ad-Aware is better and lighter on the sytem.

    I like Spybot Search and Destroy more now
     
    MaXimus, May 26, 2008
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  10. jerry66

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    i have ad aware plus . it now includes virus scanner , i'm not sure i'll upgrade as it will probably conflict with avast . i wish they would stop with the all in one suites . i paid for a product i can't use . i'll stick with ad aware 2007 ubtil it's not supported the no more ad aware .
     
    jerry66, May 26, 2008
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