On Nov 28, 11:06 pm, louise <lou...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> Gaz wrote:
> > "louise" <lou...@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
> >news:5qv3htFtspv9U1@mid.individual.net...
> >> I am running NOD32 and an NAT firewall.
>
> >> Would it be wise to run a spyware program as well?
>
> >> If so, which one. I had trouble with superantispyware because it cannot
> >> adjust to large fonts in Windows and the update window doesn't display
> >> properly. A poor piece of programming - I need to look elsewhere.
>
> >> Webroot seems to now insist upon including an AV and I'm very happy with
> >> NOD32 and have no wish to change.
>
> >> The last time I used Spyware Doctor, about 2 years ago, it seemed heavy on
> >> resources and it ate cookies it wasn't supposed to touch :-)
>
> >> What is recommended at this point?
>
> >> TIA
>
> >> Louise
>
> > AVG anti spyware, but turn off the active scan.
>
> > Gaz
>
> Thanks - why do you suggest turning off the active scan?
>
> Louise

Not to answer the question, but if your are going with freeware I
forgot to mention "Windows Defender" from Microsoft.

Only works with Windows XP or "higher" can be easily Googled and
installed from Microsoft's website.