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    Anti-Spyware???

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Vasichko, Dec 14, 2006.

  1. Vasichko

    Vasichko Notebook Consultant

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    I am wondering what you all use for anti-spyware for your notebooks? Im looking for something free, I used to use Search and Destroy but I heard they have been slacking.

    I was looking at Windows Defender, heard it is a resources whore maybe I heard wrong. What would you guys recommend?
     
    Vasichko, Dec 14, 2006
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  2. Neolith

    Neolith Notebook Enthusiast

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    AD Aware is the best I have ever used. Its completely free and really good.
     
    Neolith, Dec 14, 2006
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    deltafx1942 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    lavasoft's ad-aware SE is really good
     
    deltafx1942, Dec 14, 2006
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    irishrover Notebook Consultant

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    You could download Windows Defender, which runs in real time, unlike the free version of Ad-aware.
     
    irishrover, Dec 14, 2006
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  5. gmoneyphatstyle

    gmoneyphatstyle Notebook Deity

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    I'm a big fan of WebRoot Spysweeper.
    http://www.webroot.com/
    It's not free but I found it to be worth the price.
     
    gmoneyphatstyle, Dec 14, 2006
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  6. 1000xZero

    1000xZero Notebook Enthusiast

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    Spybot - Search & Destroy

    That has been the most reliable spyware remover I have used. It is free too.
     
    1000xZero, Dec 14, 2006
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  7. Guest

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    Microsoft

    Ad Aware

    and SpyBot

    3s good for me
     
    Guest, Dec 14, 2006
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    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    Exactly! I use those 3 and they are great. Also, you should try Spyware Doctor
     
    hehe299792458, Dec 15, 2006
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