2006-08-09 17:16:42 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I recommend McAfee Security Suite...everything on it :)
This is what I do to protect my computer:
> 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 download a FREE antivirus software:
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/Programs/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
> 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
> MSN Toolbar - FREE:
http://toolbar.live.com/?mkt=en-us
> Use Windows Update to make sure you have the latest 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
Good luck and I hope these solutions solve your problem, if you need more extra help, contact me :)
2006-08-09 21:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 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 15:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use spybot Search and Destroy. I have never had a problem with it. When I search for spyware the only ones that come up are the ones Microsoft wants on there.
2006-08-10 00:26:59 · answer #3 · answered by mothertime2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spybot
Adaware
Microsoft Windows Defender
are all free.
2006-08-10 01:04:09 · answer #4 · answered by kako 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spybot Search and Destroy..........
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
That and I think Avast! Home Edition does this too.
But one of the tricks to do this is to either boot into safe mode and run the scan or make it run at startup. This can usually kill 95% of all your viruses and spyware.
Hope this helps!
2006-08-10 00:21:13 · answer #5 · answered by b_jay82 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yahoo! Toolbar has Anti-spy. Seems to work pretty well. Microsoft has Windows Defender too. All free!
2006-08-10 00:20:05 · answer #6 · answered by tiko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows Defender is pretty good. Ad-aware is good, but doesn't have realtime protection in the freeware version. Haven't tried Spybot-S&D, but I've been told it's really good, too.
2006-08-10 01:34:19 · answer #7 · answered by LimitedMage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trendmicro.com, run a house call, and go to downloads. The trial version lasts 30 days and seems to me (Using it), it does a great job. and both of these are FREE!
2006-08-10 00:22:37 · answer #8 · answered by thugtwin1@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tiko mentions MS Defender. It has a built-in firewall. This is good if you don't have Windows firewall or Norton's. Two firewalls fight each other. Just thought you'd want to keep this in mind.
2006-08-10 00:24:03 · answer #9 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend Ad-Aware SE Personal.
2006-08-10 00:20:23 · answer #10 · answered by silverwhiskers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋