I'm totally computer illiterate and don't know if I should install this on my computer. Will it get rid of viruses?
2007-01-30 10:45:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
SpyBot Search & Destroy is a SpyWare cleaner. It won't help much for viruses.
You should have an anti-spyware solution on your computer. I recommend that you go to http://www.download.com and get AD-AWARE and SpyBot Search & Destory. Install, run, update and scan your computer with both programs.
See a good anti-virus software. Without an anti-virus program, you WILL have viruses.
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2007-01-30 10:50:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the context and the spelling (including case).
There is a well-known virus called Spybot which has been around for quite a while.
There is also an antipsyware program called SpyBot Search & Destroy, sometimes shorthanded as "SpyBot." It probably can clean up after some viruses, but its main purpose is to clean up after adware and spyware.
A good step toward protecting your computer is to have a regular anti-virus program, plus a couple of anti-spyware programs. I use SpyBot Search & Destroy and Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE, in addition to an antivirus program.
Most of the time when you see the word "spybot" (regardless of case), it will be referring to the antipsyware program. Pay attention to the context of the conversation, though! :-)
2007-01-30 18:54:07 · answer #2 · answered by Navigator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spybot is a program that seeks out viruses mostly trojans and other spyware and adware, it is a good program to use and is simple. Compatible with most other Anti-Virus programs.
2007-01-30 18:50:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well spybot is one of several programs you can use to remove spyware from your computer. spyware spys on you as you surf the web and reports back to it's owner what you have been up to. only a scumbag or your boss making certain you are actually working would do this
2007-01-30 18:56:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No fraid not m8 spybot search and destroy detects and removes spyware/malware from your computer. If its antivirus software you are looking for why dont you try the avg free from:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2
2007-01-30 18:52:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is an anti-spyware program not anti-virus. They are totally different things. You need both to be fully protected if you download anything from the internet.
Regards, Zyfert http://spyware.cybersprout.com
2007-01-30 18:52:58 · answer #6 · answered by Zyfert 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spybot_search_and_destroy
Try searching stuff like this in Wikipedia. It always helps :-)
2007-01-30 19:00:18 · answer #7 · answered by greenbunny45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋