"Which spyware is helpful and which is dangerous?
how do I know which software on the net will learn what I want and build up a profile to help me and which is dangerous, malicious and trying to do me harm"?
My next question after l've learnt a bit (only a bit mind) is this:-
You've got your Norton, Ewido, AdAware etc., and so on and so forth....and they tell you what muck you've got in your pc, but when it gets to the bit where you want to clear the crap out, they then land you with the unpleasant information that if you wan't it removed 'you gonna have to pay buster !
I want to know if the info you gleen from these various 'knights in shining armour' or vultures if you like - can you use it - take for e.g. CWS and go into the search routine on the start button - find it and delete it - I realise this won't stop them coming in again but is this the cheap option in the short term or won't that work ? And what is what anyway ? It's all doing my two brain cells in !!!
2006-07-20 06:10:33 · 12 answers · asked by beiterspace 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
All Spyware is bad.
All the following programs are FREE and will not ask for payment. (you can make a donation if you like, but it's not required.)
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 (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html)<--English version
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)
for further information on computer safety. http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html
And here...
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/zombies_and_botnets.mspx
2006-07-20 07:07:47 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Get a free anti-virus (AVG Free Edition, http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2)
2. Get a free anti-spyware software(spybot search and destroyhttp://www.safer-networking.org)
or MS Antispyware from microsoft
2006-07-20 06:18:33 · answer #2 · answered by currenz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Spyware is good to have. It loads your system and slows down your computer performance.
Go to www.download.com
download and install SpywareBlaster 3.5.1
it is freeware that works with all Windows OS
It runs in your background, comsumes very few resources and prevents spyware from entering your computer. You can read all about the program on this link address:
http://www.download.com/SpywareBlaster/3003-8022_4-10486084.html?tag=lst-0-1
As far as having to pay, download and install
Ad-Aware SE Personal from lavasoft.
It is freeware, is very thorough and easy to use.
2006-07-20 06:25:55 · answer #3 · answered by FES 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
click on innovations on mail internet site.click on blocked addresses,and eliminate the yahoo solutions handle from there.I did comparable element a jointly as lower back,did,nt even comprehend i did it.yet something you put in there heavily isn't in trash folder or bulk,direct mail in simple terms get's despatched lower back or deleted.
2016-11-02 10:09:31 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adaware is free, you have to buy Norton once, and then download updates, and yes you have to resubscribe every year, but you have to apy for the security.
2006-07-20 06:14:26 · answer #5 · answered by mike-from-spain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to download.com and check out the reviews about the above mentioned information or go to microsoft website.
2006-07-20 06:17:10 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Spybot Search and Destroy ...it's completely free
But you can give them a donation as a thank you for sorting out your PC
2006-07-20 06:16:56 · answer #7 · answered by MsCymru 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with kernel sanders, superantispyware is the best free spyware out there bar none!!!
2006-07-20 09:36:40 · answer #8 · answered by mev 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download this program http://www.superantispyware.com It is VERY VERY effective and it is free.
2006-07-20 06:24:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
anti virus software does this for you
2006-07-20 06:16:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋