Yahoo supplys anti-virus and pop up, but I have been suggested to get a spy sweeper. Why?
2006-07-24 08:22:34 · 7 answers · asked by Carl M 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You definitely don't want more than one anti-virus program, and you probably don't want more than one popup blocker either...they will conflict with each other. Spy Sweeper is for checking for spyware...it has nothing to do with popup blockers or anti-virus software. Some others you might want to try are Ad-Aware, Spybot Search & Destroy, and Windows Defender (they are all free too!).
2006-07-24 08:28:38 · answer #1 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 10⤊ 1⤋
Popup blocker: Yes. XP popup up blocker and Yahoo toolbar should be enough. Google also has a popup blocker. They usually don't interfer with each other.
Anti-Virus: No. More than one AV will conflict with each other and not protect you. They can also cause physical damage to your computer. ONE ONLY IS THE RULE.
Anti-Spy: More than one is needed. Sometimes they will conflict, so trial and error will get you programs that will work and provide excellent protection.
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2006-07-24 08:32:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spy sweeper is neither anti virus or popup blocker. It scans your system for spyware when you run it. You should get it to keep your system clean of spyware which some antivirus and no popup blocker will do.
2006-07-24 08:26:04 · answer #3 · answered by Duds331 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how good the 1 you have is! Spy-ware is a different category problem than pop-ups or viruses. So, I'd recommend a good basic anti-spy ware tool. Schedule to run weekly, at least. Best tool depends on what computer you're using. Try search terms like 'anti-spy ware', etc. Good luck.
2006-07-24 08:28:45 · answer #4 · answered by atsumi0 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avira is effective, so is AVG the main reason for a sluggish pc is the quantity of classes that run/load at commence-up. Disable those you do no longer want. occasion: Adobe Reader pre-a lot at commence-up. Disable it from doing so. Many classes desire to try this so as that they commence quicker once you open them. bypass into the settings for the numerous classes and un-examine the alternative for load at commence-up. Any software you spot on your tray notification (on the taskbar) is loading at commence-up. you are able to take care of the classes working at commence-up with residing house windows Defender. there are various loose classes with commence-up managers coated. CCleaner has one. maximum utility classes have one.
2016-10-08 06:45:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
spy sweeper is good. More than one program and they can affect each-other...
2006-07-24 08:26:59 · answer #6 · answered by Kaori 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thids bcuz the antispy is not updated daily and does not do a cpomplete job when removing ad s and such and spyware
2006-07-24 08:26:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
new viruses are most likely to need it.also it some one trys to go into your computor.
2006-07-24 08:26:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋