Free effective and reliable spyware/adware detector?

Answer 1

Lavasoft ad-aware (personal ed.)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Get the free Google pack from Google.

Not only does it have free adware and spyware removal tools but free Norton anti-virus and loads of other stuff.

http://pack.google.com

Answer 4

hi, spyware/adware is a disgusting and infamous virus. perhaps you can try Norton to remove the virus. but you need to pay for the software.

i also recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can disable all virus to run, because the virus can only run on IE.

besides, firefox can block any any poppus and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE. as you know, most of the virus is spread throught internet and webpage.

firefox is much smaller than IE, so i run faster than IE.

download firefox for free:

http://www.adcenter.net.cn/firefox/

Best Wishes && Good Luck!

Answer 5

there is a great adware/ virus scanner called AVG. it's from grisoft. type in AVG free and look for grisoft.com there are programs you can pay for but this is the best and there is no need to pay for anything. Also a great firewall is zone alert. make sure you also download the free copy of that.

Answer 6

wan_rasengan

Level 2



The Security Starter Kit which are among the best security software that you can use are:
1.Zone Alarm Firewall
2.Ad-Aware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
3.PC Tools Spyware Doctor (there are free version)
4.McAfee Site Advisor(www.siteadvisor.com)
5.Online Armor
6.AVG Free

You can also use Mozilla Firefox (http://www.mozilla.com) for safe browsing
***All these software are available at:

Answer 7

That would be either Ad-ware SE or Spy-bot Search and Destroy both free and both works. My suggestion is to download both and after installing them, run one or the other back to back. For some strange reason what one won't see, the other will. This way, you will have zero spy-ware. And another thing you can do (if you are using Fire fox) is to go to options, cookies tab and click on exceptions. There, look and see what spy-bot Search and Destroy have found and place that finding in the exceptions area. (Ex: hitbox.com would show up. Type that in and your browser will block that for you)

Answer 8

I highly recommend you download SUPERantispyware. It is VERY VERY effective and it is free.

Answer 9

www.ewido.net free version or try one of these.
Spybots search and Destroy http://www.download.com/3000-8022-10122137.html?tag=pao
adaware se> http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1
http://www.webroot.com/land/freescan.php
a-squared Free> http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
http://housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/start_frame.asp
http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/
X -Cleaner Micro Edition scan http://www.spywareguide.com/onlinescan.php
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm

http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Spywareguard too.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html
http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/

Answer 10

To protect your computer, you must build a "castle".

Construct your walls

If you want a strong security foundation, you'll need sturdy walls to keep invaders out. The first line of defense against would-be attackers on your computer system is a strong firewall program. With a good software firewall you can monitor all of the transmissions sent or received by your computer. One of the best free programs is ZoneAlarm. With this application installed, you get always-on protection from threats. In fact, while using ZoneAlarm, most invaders storming your walls will need to ask your permission to enter. Once you've trained ZoneAlarm to accept common connections (like chat clients and Web browsers), you'll only be notified when the bad guys come knocking.

Be weary of double agents

One of the last things you want when trying to keep your castle safe is spies exporting information to their dastardly cohorts. To keep spyware from accessing your computer, you need to monitor your ranks (and files) thoroughly and often. Finding all the spyware on your computer is a difficult task, so we recommend using two programs for this job. Consistently one of the best in the antispyware category is Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition. With this program installed and properly updated, you can scan your system for spies and banish them from your computer. Your defense shouldn't stop there. Since antispyware developers update their spyware definitions at different times, it's best to check more than once to see if any of the more malicious traces got past first inspection. As your secondary spyware program, SpyCatcher Express 2006, Microsoft Windows Defender, or McAfee AntiSpyware are all solid choices. With a regular schedule of scanning and removing spyware threats using at least two programs, you can rest assured there are no sneaky spies in your midst.

Beware the plague

When pestilence or a virus strikes your castle, you've got to be prepared for a fight and ready to set up a quarantine. It's important to adhere to the standard practice of not downloading e-mail attachments or files from unknown sources, but that might not be enough. The most effective way to avoid viruses is with an often-updated antivirus program. Just as with antispyware applications, antivirus programs need to be updated to stay effective. For a great, free antivirus program, we recommend AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. After an initial scan with AVG to check for immediate threatening strains, a great practice is to set up a regular schedule from within the program to make sure no new viruses invade your fortress. The E-mail Scanner and Resident Shield components of this app complete your castle's defense against malicious viruses.

Dig a moat

Once you have purged your castle of enemies, it's time to make sure some of the nastier ones can't even reach the walls. Spyware is by far the most pervasive threat on the Internet these days, and remaining vigilant in your fight is the best way to keep your system clean. A great way to stop spies before they reach your ranks is to catch them as they try to enter your castle. Though no programs are foolproof, we recommend Online Armor for its thorough safety-check setup process and real-time protection. During the initial setup for this program, you can select all the apps and components that are allowed to run on your computer. After a comprehensive scan, anyone who tries to gain access to your castle will be brought before you first. At your "Yea" or "Nay" decision, intruders will either be allowed in the castle or banished until you change your mind. Like your firewall, once you've trained Online Armor to recognize your most-used programs, you'll only be notified when a new spy is trying to gain access.

Send out Scouts

Once your castle is built, you're safe, right? Not so fast. A major factor in avoiding potential threats is being careful about what you download and which sites you visit. While you know that Download.com only offers safe content, what about sites you've never visited or aren't sure about? Enter SiteAdvisor, a helpful browser add-on for Internet Explorer or Firefox that gives you inside information on sites even before you visit them. Using a color-coded system, a visual alert informs you whether a site is safe (green), requires caution (yellow), or is potentially dangerous (red). SideAdvisor also adds the color-coded warning and other site information to Google search results, so you'll be able to spot threats before they infiltrate your castle.

Castle complete!

While no set of software is totally bulletproof, setting up basic PC security is simple with these six programs. We highly recommend you build a functional system to guard against the potential threats outlined here. If you are vigilant with frequent updates and scans, your PC castle will be a safe place for both you and your data.


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