Kayman <kaymanDeleteThis@operamail.com> wrote in
news:fsiafl$jhh$1@aioe.org:
> 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.d
>>> ownload.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...software/defau
>>> lt.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 :-)
>
Hmm...
MalwareBytes AntiMalware v1.09
http://malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
My 2 cents on the removal of the nagscreen,
I don't think it's kind of you or anyone else to intentionally alter a
program if the creator didn't specifically specify you should do so.
These programs that have nagscreens usually don't cost much to legally
remove it, by registering the application. That small fee helps to cover
the cost of development and research.
--
Regards,
Dustin Cook - http://bughunter.it-mate.co.uk
BugHunter v2.2e AntiMalware Removal Utility
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