1. Advertising
    y u no do it?

    Advertising (learn more)

    Advertise virtually anything here, with CPM banner ads, CPM email ads and CPC contextual links. You can target relevant areas of the site and show ads based on geographical location of the user if you wish.

    Starts at just $1 per CPM or $0.10 per CPC.

Whats the best adware spyware program?

Discussion in 'Security' started by Davey Crocket, Sep 13, 2005.

0
  1. #1
    Okay I know there might not be the "best" but is a really good Adware/ spyware for personal computers? I have heard LavaSoft makes a good program.

    Anyone have any thoughts?
     
    Davey Crocket, Sep 13, 2005 IP
  2. GuyFromChicago

    GuyFromChicago Permanent Peon

    Messages:
    6,728
    Likes Received:
    528
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #2
    GuyFromChicago, Sep 13, 2005 IP
  3. ServerUnion

    ServerUnion Peon

    Messages:
    3,611
    Likes Received:
    296
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #3
    GIANT spyware is a great program. Just got picked up by microsoft, so you will need a registered version of WIN to run.
     
    ServerUnion, Sep 13, 2005 IP
  4. netaddict

    netaddict Peon

    Messages:
    640
    Likes Received:
    36
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #4
    Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta and Lavasoft Adaware are the best :)
     
    netaddict, Sep 13, 2005 IP
  5. briandunning

    briandunning Active Member

    Messages:
    262
    Likes Received:
    32
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    98
    #5
    Silly as it may seem, since I've had both XP SP2 and NAV 2006 I haven't needed any adware spyware stuff - Spybot and AdAware find nothing so I don't even bother running them much anymore.

    But the best spware/adware tool is still Mac OS X .... :) :) :)
     
    briandunning, Sep 13, 2005 IP
  6. solaris125

    solaris125 Guest

    Messages:
    103
    Likes Received:
    14
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #6
    Go to windowsupdate . microsoft . com and get all the updates for your OS. Microsoft releases patches all the time for known spyware/adware, browser hijackers etc. Make sure you keep your computer up-to-date, that in itself will fix most of the problems. Then install Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta. All this is free, so you don't have to spend a dime.
     
    solaris125, Sep 13, 2005 IP
  7. ronmojohny

    ronmojohny Active Member

    Messages:
    729
    Likes Received:
    20
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    68
    #7
    spykiller gets my vote, not free but found and removed spyware the others left behind. I also like webroot spysweeper.
     
    ronmojohny, Sep 13, 2005 IP
  8. INV

    INV Peon

    Messages:
    1,686
    Likes Received:
    101
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #8
    I vote for SpyBOT as well. The reason for this being it has a very rather smooth registry monitor called teatimer. The updates are good and it is FREE and comes without ads.
     
    INV, Sep 13, 2005 IP
  9. Will.Spencer

    Will.Spencer NetBuilder

    Messages:
    14,789
    Likes Received:
    1,040
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    375
    #9
    Spybot Search & Destroy and AdAware.
     
    Will.Spencer, Sep 14, 2005 IP
  10. MKInfo

    MKInfo DP Guard Dog

    Messages:
    1,481
    Likes Received:
    97
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    140
    #10
    I had loads of trouble with a browser hijacker and tried them all to no avail.I was just about to do a full reinstall :mad: when I tried Panda Active scan,an online scanner http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm

    This picked up loads of stuff the others didnt so I bought Platinum Internet Security 2005.This has anti virus,anti spyware and a firewall.I did one scan and it removed the lot.I am very pleased with it.Its all you need.
     
    MKInfo, Sep 14, 2005 IP
  11. surfup23

    surfup23 Peon

    Messages:
    85
    Likes Received:
    4
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #11
    I use a relatively unknown program called startguard pro, from www.startguard.net.

    My friend developed the program, but has no time to advertise it.

    Unlike the other programs which wastes time scanning for meaningless registry entries and cookies, this one only scans for spywares and does it within 3 seconds.

    If you dont' believe me, test it for yourself.

    Best Regards,
    Surfup
     
    surfup23, Sep 14, 2005 IP
  12. markhutch

    markhutch Peon

    Messages:
    357
    Likes Received:
    22
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #12
    I like LavaSoft Adaware, too.
     
    markhutch, Sep 14, 2005 IP
  13. kaichandler

    kaichandler Guest

    Messages:
    23
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #13
    well, I'm pretty impressed with the new ZoneAlarm suite and with the WebRoot spysweeper.

    regards

    Kai Chandler
     
    kaichandler, Sep 14, 2005 IP