Its $39.95 and would like to find one for free. Is spyware (spybot) the same thing as this?
2006-11-02 11:57:58 · 7 answers · asked by HARRIET S 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Drivecleaner is a piece of S*&t. If you get a pop-up from them, it's on you system and is very difficult to get off. Avoid them. I look at it this way - why would I purchase from a company who installs unauthorized pop-up software to advertise their product? What am I getting if I actually pay them for a product? And there is no way to contact them unless you buy from them.
I use spybot and the free version works great.
2006-11-02 12:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by Joe S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy the software it is a scam. Also if you want to get rid of it check out removal instructions here http://www.spywareremove.com/removeDriveCleaner.html
Spybot Search and Destroy is a legit, well respected, program and is accepted as a great removal tool for malicious software. Add that to your security arsenal.
Good luck!
2006-11-02 12:39:24 · answer #2 · answered by jim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just a scam to get you to fork over $39.95 for a program that it totally worthless. Don't buy it.
2006-11-02 12:14:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a scam. In fact DriveCleaner is a trojan infection in itself.
Read here:
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453099449
Your computer needs a complete cleaning and disinfection.
Here is a free procedure that I use:
1. Scan for virus and remove (free online scan) with BitDefender
http://www.bitdefender.com/site/home/
2. Scan for trojans and remove (free online scan) with Ewido
http://www.ewido.net/en/
3. Scan for ad/spyware and remove (free download) with Spybot Search & Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html
Good luck!
2006-11-02 12:33:19 · answer #4 · answered by jibberjabar 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
According to Computer Associates and Symantec, it is spyware.
Spybot search & Destroy is a valid spyware removal tool and well accepted within the computer community.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
plrr
2006-11-02 12:01:56 · answer #5 · answered by Angry C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're being scammed. It is malware (malicious software).
2006-11-02 12:03:23 · answer #6 · answered by antirion 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont trust it there will be a scam in that
2006-11-02 12:10:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋