Looking for a good / free Anti-Spy software?

Question

I am trying to remove some spy software, but would like to find out what is slowing down the system with the most reliable one. What is the best and safest one out there?

Answer 1

Two best on my list are: SPYBOT and WINDOWS DEFENDER

Both are free.

See the link below for these and other tips on SAFE COMPUTING

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows and the following software Updated)


The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)
The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (www.spybot.info)
AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.

These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.

The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)

Answer 4

Hi there,

Whilst previous answerers' responses point you to products such as AVG, Spybot and Ad-aware I would seriously consider ignoring this advice. I'm sure these people honestly think this is a good solution to your virus & spyware problems, but unfortunately they are unaware of the true security picture at the moment. These three programs used to be good solutions about 12months+ ago, but have all since spiralled downwards with their ability to protect against a new breed of malware such as spyware quake, spyfalcon and system doctor.

I continually come across PCs using these programmes as their protection which are overrun with viruses and trojans that all of them are missing. Please avoid at all costs.

My recommendation is a program called Prevx1. This is so far ahead of the rest of the security industry at the moment and is THE application everyone really should have on their computers. It has also recently been reported as having the most powerful protection and cleanup capabilities of all security programs today.

They are currently offering a Free Trial of their product which will scan your PC and remove all infections completely free of charge. You can download this Free Trial from their website at:
http://www.prevx.com

Answer 5

Spybot,windows defender,adaware and ccleaner are all good and free.Ccleaner is a must have as it will assist u in registry repairs as well.I use spybot,windows defender and ccleaner.U should always use at least 2 progs for the same task as what one might miss the other will catch. :)

Answer 6

Spybot is my favorite because it adds all the know sites to your restricted site list in Internet Explorer. With this progam running I've never once gotten a spybot.

Answer 7

I agree with previous, SPYBOT S&D 1.4 also "A Squared" and for antivirus I use AVAST. All free and avast is the only free antivirus I've found that also works on XP 64 bit Edition.

Answer 8

2 good free ones I know and use. Spybot Search and Destroy and AdAware. Use the links below. Good luck!

Answer 9

CCleaner is a very efficient and easy to use utility that cleans and optimizes your PC to ensure best performance and freedom from malware.
You can download it for free here http://bit.ly/1zK8OMn

Answer 10

I use Spybot and adware both. What one doesn't catch the other does