I am using Spy Sweeper which doesnt come up on my Windowns Security Center it says "NOT FOUND", so (more).....

Question

should i add one one to my computer that is found, i have Trend and Norton Internet Security but the thing about Norton is that it is provided by the computer and it has a short renewal time...2 moths i think...what should i do...just ignore Windows Security and keep Spy Sweeper as my primary?

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

Spy Sweeper and Norton are two totally different programs. Norton is a virus scanner and Spy Sweeper is primarily for spyware/adware.

Windows Security is only suppose to detect Anti-virus and Firewall programs, also security updates. It will be alright. Just keep doing what you're doing.

Although I would get an anti-virus prog. asap.

Answer 3

Delete Spy Sweeper and install all of the following.
If you want to keep Norton, do not install AVG anti-virus and 2 will cause a conflict.
Personally I would remove Norton as its a memory hog.
KEEP WINDOWS SECURITY!!!!!

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)http://www.grisoft.com/doc/289/lng/us/tpl/tpl01

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.
NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL -> http://www.ncpc.org/media/Internet_Safety.php

http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html
And here...
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/zombies_and_botnets.mspx

http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

CNET these 10 programs comprise the best free security software
http://www.download.com/Best-free-security-and-spyware-software/1200-2023_4-5163183.html?tag=nl.e497

Answer 4

Usually this happens and you can just ignore Windows Security center. To make Windows Security center ignore this, do the following:

> Click Start
> Click on Control Panel
> Click on Security Center
> Click on the Virus section and click on "Recommendations..."
> A small window will come up and if you are sure you have your own virus/spyware protection, check the box where it says "I have an antivirus program that I will monito myself..."
> Click OK

Or...
You can also uninstall Spy sweeper and install one of these programs:
> 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, includes Pop-up blocker, Phishing filter - FREE:
http://toolbar.live.com/?mkt=en-us

Hope this helps you :)

Answer 5

spy sweeper isn't an antivirus program. it won't show up in security center. if you are looking for a antivirus program you could try avg antivirus its free.

Answer 6

i agree totaly with spaceman but the best anti spyware is ewido http://www.ewido.com