2006-09-01 04:40:17 · 6 answers · asked by repel 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
The legit ones are great, but there are tons of fake spyware scanning programs that actually don't do anything at all. The following are legit, free and work great:
Spyware Tools:
http://www.lavasoft.nu/software/adaware/
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsdefender
http://www.merijn.org/programs.php
Anti-Virus:
http://free.grisoft.com
Cleanup:
http://www.ccleaner.com
2006-09-01 04:44:43 · answer #1 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most Anti-virus programs are pretty effective as long as you keep them up to date. I don't think the same can be said for anti-spyware and anti-adware, unless they are made by a major company. Seems like there are too many fly by night spyware/adware programs out there.
I prefer Norton AntiVirus - they have tons of info on viruses, provide updates easily and quickly, and have always give me good customer service.
2006-09-01 11:43:41 · answer #2 · answered by merigold00 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Norton Internet Security with Automatic updates. It includes a firewall and Anit-Virus program. Been using it for a couple years now with ZERO problems.
2006-09-01 11:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by The Eight Ball 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are reliable as long as you update them regularly.
For anti virus, I use Norton
for spyware, I use zone alarm
2006-09-01 12:15:13 · answer #4 · answered by JK76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton Anti-Virus ~
2006-09-01 11:43:52 · answer #5 · answered by some2else1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
99% .
2006-09-01 11:46:46 · answer #6 · answered by Adnan Sallam 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋