What is the best dependable, no-nonsense anti-spyware program?

[hal@not.here.com]

I do use Spybot, but I think I would like something with more frequent
updates. What is considered the best all around anti-spyware program?
Cost is not the deciding factor as to whether I'll buy it or not.


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<hal@not.here.com> wrote in message
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>I do use Spybot, but I think I would like something with more frequent
> updates. What is considered the best all around anti-spyware program?
> Cost is not the deciding factor as to whether I'll buy it or not.

SuperAntiSpyware has my vote.

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> newsrmee31v89avr58v4nmp0612qld1p40bl2@4ax.com...
>>I do use Spybot, but I think I would like something with more frequent
>> updates. What is considered the best all around anti-spyware program?
>> Cost is not the deciding factor as to whether I'll buy it or not.
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> SuperAntiSpyware has my vote.
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> cmsix
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I agree with cmsix. SuperAntiSpyware is a good program.

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On Sep 11, 11:22 pm, h...@not.here.com wrote:
> I do use Spybot, but I think I would like something with more frequent
> updates. What is considered the best all around anti-spyware program?
> Cost is not the deciding factor as to whether I'll buy it or not.

IMO, Webroot Spy Sweeper. Been using it for over 2 yrs and couldn't
be happier.

Always seems to get the best reviews, that and Spyware Doctor.

[Lil' Abner]

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>> <hal@not.here.com> wrote in message
>> newsrmee31v89avr58v4nmp0612qld1p40bl2@4ax.com...
>>>I do use Spybot, but I think I would like something with more
>>>frequent
>>> updates. What is considered the best all around anti-spyware
>>> program? Cost is not the deciding factor as to whether I'll buy it
>>> or not.
>>
>> SuperAntiSpyware has my vote.
>>
>> cmsix
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> I agree with cmsix. SuperAntiSpyware is a good program.
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I'll third that... :-)

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[FredW]

hal@not.here.com was thinking very hard :
> I do use Spybot, but I think I would like something with more frequent
> updates. What is considered the best all around anti-spyware program?
> Cost is not the deciding factor as to whether I'll buy it or not.

There is no single "best" anti-spyware program!
Maybe, you could read this:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

And "Must have free downloads" can be found here:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20
- Check my computer for Malware
- Protect my computer from Malware
- and some more .......

O yes, I also use SuperAntiSpyware.
:-D

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Fred W. te A. (NL)

[Gerald309]

On Sep 11, 11:22 pm, h...@not.here.com wrote:
> I do use Spybot, but I think I would like something with more frequent
> updates. What is considered the best all around anti-spyware program?
> Cost is not the deciding factor as to whether I'll buy it or not.
>
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The industry leader is Webroot Spysweeper which does about the best.
The other two rivals (these are all rated top three) are Trend Micro
Antispyware and CounterSpy.

Another doing very well is PC Tools SpyDoctor. These top products all
have shields - real time protection that is necessary and combined
with real time antivirus and a firewall for the top protection the
average consumer can purchase and use.

Spyware is like a virus or worm in that you would want to stop dead in
its tracks before it does damages. With spyware - you want that
stopped before it spies and transmits. This is why the real time
protection software programs are expounded on as opposed to using free
programs that do not offer real time protection - scanning after
infections to remove them and after the damage is done - either to the
computer system or personal informations.

Bottom line - ask around about Webroot Spysweeper.... I have been
using it for years and Trend Micro Antispyware (both catch the most).

I made this: www.BlueCollarPC.Net

[use_a_hammer2@yahoo.com]

On Sep 12, 9:37 pm, h...@not.here.com wrote:

>Tell me, how often do they have update downloads?

You can set it to automatically check for updates hourly or daily.
I have mine set to daily and it downloads new updates almost everyday.

>
> I just bought Webroot's Spy Sweeper. I not only got a $5 discount, I got
> Window Washer for free. I think I made the right choice for myself.
>
> When I first installed Spy Sweeper, it locked up my machine totally. It
> kept Kaspersky AV from loading. I cold booted a few times and it
> finally straightened out and everything then worked fine. I did have to
> download the more current version though, I don't understand why if you
> download not from a vendor's site, but from Webroot's own site, the
> company does not have the most current version available for customer's
> to download. Why do they force you to download twice?

I have no idea. I downloaded mine 2 yrs ago from Webroot and it was
the latest version. Just about 6 months ago I was offered a free
upgrade from Webroot and downloaded it.
>
> Same for Window Washer.
>
> So, far, I find the program easy to use and everything makes sense as
> far as the OPTIONS and controls go.
>
> Thanks to all who answered. Just because I didn't choose your choice of
> product doesn't mean I didn't appreciate your input.

I'm glad you are happy with it!

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On Sep 12, 5:41 pm, h...@not.here.com wrote:

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> http://anti-spyware-review.toptenreviews.com/

I was just looking at the "Detection and Deletion Capabilities"
section in the above link, and they are wrong about at least 2
products, Pest Patrol and Ad-Aware when it comes to removing toolbars,
at least one called "HotBar".

A friend of mine had a HotBar toolbar downloaded onto her computer,
and it was changing one of her email settings "send pictures with
messages".

I couldn't remove the damn thing because it wasn't even in the add/
remove programs, so I ran Pest Patrol (comes free with Road Runner) it
detected it, but would NOT remove it.

So then I downloaded Ad-aware (trial) and had the same results.

Then I installed Spy Sweeper, it detected it, quarantined it, and then
said I had to reboot to remove HotBar.

So when I rebooted the first screen that came up was a LOT of files
scrolling down the screen and I was thinking "I hope Spy Sweeper knows
what it's doing or I'm gonna be in deep **** when this computer
finally starts!", when it was finished, it started as normal and
HotBar was GONE!

Her mail with was back to normal and everything else was working
perfectly.

That was proof enough to me that Spy Speeper is a top quality tool and
I plan to stick with it.

[What's in a Name?]

On 9/11/2007 11:22 PM, hal@not.here.com after much thought,came up with
this jewel:
> I do use Spybot, but I think I would like something with more frequent
> updates. What is considered the best all around anti-spyware program?
> Cost is not the deciding factor as to whether I'll buy it or not.
>

First line of defense is a router with a built-in firewall.
Use a secure browser such as Firefox/w NoScript, AdBlock, and a Cookie
Manager installed. Use a good AV solution like NOD32. How about a secure
e-mail client? Thunderbird is a good choice. I use this combo and have
not had a problem for years.

max
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