On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:41:44 -0700 (PDT), Ron wrote:

> On Mar 27, 7:52 pm, Kayman <kaymanDeleteT...@operamail.com> wrote:
>> On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:47:54 -0500, Ben wrote:
>>> From what I can determine, the AVG Anti-Spyware program is only available in
>>> a package with the AVG Anti-Virus program, ver 8.0. I want to purchase it
>>> as a stand-alone, but cannot seem to find where it is offered. Has anyone
>>> purchased this as a stand-alone program? It appears that the "free" edition
>>> is all that is available. Am I right or wrong, and am I overlooking
>>> something?
>>
>> There is no need purchasing AV/A-S applications; The average computer user
>> can safely operate utilizing quality programs free of charge.
>> Consider this:
>> 1. Uninstall AVG
>> 2. Download/Install
>> Avira AntiVirŪ PersonalEdition Classic - Freehttp://www.free-av.com/antivirus/allinonen.html
>> You may wish to consider removing the 'AntiVir Nagscreen'http://www.elitekiller.com/files/disable_antivir_nag.ht
>> and
>> SuperAntispyware - Freehttp://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html
>> and
>> Ad-Aware 2007 - Freehttp://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.phphttp://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html
>> and
>> Spybot Search & Destroy - Freehttp://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
>> and
>> Windows Defender - Free (build-in in Vista)http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx
>> Interesting reading:http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,136195/article.html
>> "...Windows Defender did excel in behavior-based protection, which detects
>> changes to key areas of the system without having to know anything about
>> the actual threat."
>>
>> Most importantly:
>> Routinely practice Safe-Hex.http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
>> Hundreds Click on 'Click Here to Get Infected' Adhttp://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2132447,00.asp
>>
>> Optional:
>> SpywareBlaster - Free
>> "SpywareBlaster is not a scanner application. It blocks the installation of
>> most ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers and other
>> unwanted programs from the user's computer. SpywareBlaster works by
>> blacklisting the CLSID of known malware programs, effectively preventing
>> them from infecting a protected computer and also allows the user to
>> prevent privacy hazards such as tracking cookies."http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>>
>> Good luck
>
> Great post but AVG antispyware is also free
>
I know, but I was referring to *quality* programs :-)