Sometime ago EKARU sent me to a website (this it was MS) to download a program that would automatically run @ 2am and look for adware/spyware. The download was free and it would show me the threat and how much of a threat it was to my computer - I can't remember the name of it I just know that it worked ... Im having the same problems as I was before and would like to find this program again.
I use spybot but its just not as effective and MacAfee & other virus software is just way to expensive.
Your help is appreciated.
Please & Thank you
2006-08-08 04:48:15 · 11 answers · asked by wanderinglife 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Spyware:
http://www.lavasoft.nu
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsdefender
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Anti-Virus:
http://free.grisoft.com
All are FREE!
2006-08-08 04:53:29 · answer #1 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first warning BE CAREFUL.
There ARE a few free ones that actually work and there are TONS of free ones that you might actually consider to be spyware themselves. So you have to be careful about what you download.
My recommendations is the Microsoft Windows Defender application. It's free and works well. You can download it here...
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=435bfce7-da2b-4a6a-afa4-f7f14e605a0d&displaylang=en
The Microsoft tool does a great job of preventing infection, but isn't the best tool for repairing your PC if it's already infected. You may have to get some other Spyware remover that you'll actually have to purchase to do that.
http://spyware-protection.nontoxic-internet.com
Good luck friend!
2006-08-10 15:39:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I would recommend getting some spyware/adware help :)
These are some options you can choose to do:
1> Scan your computer for spyware/adware using a free software from Microsoft called Windows Defender: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
> You can buy Webroot Spy Sweeper here, it's very nice, safe and very up-to-date:
http://www.webroot.com/land/freescan-3000.php?rc=4929&ac=5190853
> Use Windows Update to make sure you have the latest Internet Explorer security updates: http://www.windowsupdate.com
> You can download the latest version of Internet Explorer, it's the new version, fast, clean and secure:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx?mg_ID=10010
2006-08-08 11:54:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adaware Personal Edition
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
2006-08-08 11:56:53 · answer #4 · answered by grglandr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, i think nothing works better than Spybot S&D.
However, it works best when used in conjunction with Adaware personal edition. Google it up and you'll get it.
Lastly, always keep the definition files updated.
Good luck :-)
2006-08-08 11:53:41 · answer #5 · answered by Arachnid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey try this one www.ewido.com it free anti-spyware and adware ok It free
2006-08-08 11:53:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download EWIDO
2006-08-08 11:58:15 · answer #7 · answered by swenson0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ms defender is a good one for free as of now..
download it from the microsoft website.
2006-08-08 11:53:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you had searched for that you would already have it instaleed, hard drive cleaned and had 5 other things done by now.
2006-08-08 11:58:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yahoo tool bar does that
2006-08-08 11:52:08 · answer #10 · answered by Sara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋