Ken wrote:
> Han wrote:
>> Ken <ken@comcast.net> wrote in
>> news:gZGdnWvXxcb3PTfYnZ2dnUVZ_r2onZ2d@comcast.com:
>>
>>> I have been using SpyBot, SpywareBlaster, and Lavasoft Adaware Pro for a
>>> few years, but I am always concerned about the fact that not all
>>> programs find the same problems. I am thinking about adding (and
>>> possibly replacing some of the older programs) SpySweeper because of a
>>> review that I read: http://anti-spyware-review.toptenreviews.com/#top
>>>
>>> Am I asking for problems by adding yet another program?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Ken K
>>
>> It's fine to have more than 1 anti-spyware program on your machine. JUst
>> be aware that only 1 should be actively scanning in "real time". Others
>> can be used "on demand".
>>
>> I use Spywareblaster to "immunize" the machine. It does not use any
>> resources, other than the registry modifications on which it relies. I
>> have Spybot and Ad-aware as well, but only use them occasionally in "on
>> demand" fashion.
>>
>> I had Spysweeper when it was free with Verizon/MSN. They didn't update
>> the
>> program when a new version came out, and I thought it was too expensive
>> yo
>> upgrade. With purchases like that you're on your own when the vendor
>> decides to release a new version. So, I then went and downloaded the
>> free
>> version of SUPERANTISpyware. I was so satisfied with it that I paid for
>> the professional version. Nick Skrepetos is the owner, and is active in
>> this newsgroup to help people in a most friendly and expeditious way.
>> Look
>> around and you'll see.
>>
>> HTH
> Many thanks!

AVG antispyware got me out of a pickle with a very nasty dialler/downloader
the other day, when most things had missed it.

Gaz