post-viral paranoia i think! whats best, free and easy to use?
2006-08-18 06:27:40 · 11 answers · asked by ssssiggghhhhhh 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I use Spybot (free) and it works for me. You must download definitions frequently to get better results. Also, you can use Adware. It is very popular and a good choice too.
To avoid further infections try to set your Internet settings in Internet Explorer or your browser to a higher level.
Norton and AVG are virus engine (not designed for spywares) but if you use them that won't hurt at all.
2006-08-18 07:02:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to get rid of those who have acced your computer is format your C:\ Drive and reinstall what you have on your machnie then first of all install an anti spyware and adware programm.Norton Internet Security is a great thing to fight such threats.
2006-08-18 06:52:55 · answer #2 · answered by TigerX 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to have at least one antivirus program, one firewall and one or two antispyware programs. (Or three if you have a problem)
The best ones I have come across are...
1)Trend Micro Internet Security - Very good all round security. AV+F+AS (Pay Service)
2)eWido AntiMalware - Very good if in a sticky situation (as in lots of spyware) AS (60d trial - pay)
3)Ad-Aware (Lavasoft), very good in protecting against spyware. AS
Hope you understand, mail me if any trouble (ore want more advice)
2006-08-18 06:36:55 · answer #3 · answered by mattribbins 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have never got too many spyware programs,i recommend at least 3 to cover all types of spyware,adware,and cookies
i wont list them as another answer has done it,but try installing windows defender(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=435bfce7-da2b-4a6a-afa4-f7f14e605a0d&displaylang=en)
this is one of the best programs microsoft have brought out in ages and does a brilliant job at finding any nasties that may find their way on to your p.c
good luck
2006-08-18 07:10:51 · answer #4 · answered by brianthesnail123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeh you only need 2 for spyware and 1 antivirus.
avg is fine and go for adaware and spybot.
2006-08-18 06:34:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ewido, ad-aware and spybot are about the best.
maybe an online scan from Trend
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Trusted site
2006-08-18 09:43:13 · answer #6 · answered by foureyesslim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would advice you with SPYBOT, its simply the best, free, easy to use
2006-08-18 07:29:29 · answer #7 · answered by Wish Master 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use the following...they are all free and work great!
Spyware Tools:
http://www.lavasoft.nu/software/adaware/
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsdefender
Anti-Virus:
http://free.grisoft.com
2006-08-18 06:31:16 · answer #8 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ad-ware or spybot
2006-08-18 06:32:41 · answer #9 · answered by Miraj Patel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
search for them at www.download.com
2006-08-18 06:42:49 · answer #10 · answered by Mojtaba N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋