2007-02-19 02:30:50 · 15 answers · asked by gunner652001 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Spybot Search and Destroy, and AVG anti Spyware - but you have to switch off System Restore and run them in safe mode.
Switch off System Restore as back up files may be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run your anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.
You need all these anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
Plus;
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
2007-02-19 02:46:15 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, Spybot Search & Destroy, indeed.
It's completely free and has like 80% of what the ones with payment can do.
It has an option for recovery in case you accidentally delete something and has updates too. There also an option for complete immunity from previously detected spyware.
2007-02-19 02:36:39 · answer #2 · answered by 6 Doors Down 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have been using SpyBot for a while now, you can use it as a simple and effective tool, or if you fancy the advanced mode, there is a lot is can do for you automatically.
So far - (Touch Wood) - I have always managed to clean my system well.
2007-02-19 02:37:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to this web page to find links for free antivirus and spyware software, and links to free online virus and spyware scans
http://www.mbusbyuk.info/links.html
2007-02-19 07:18:39 · answer #4 · answered by borderline1311 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love my AVG ... the full version is only avail for 30 days.. but you can have the basic for free after that. It has a great scanner with lots of options , but my fav feature is the start up list... you can see what starts when your machine starts and turn off what you dont need... so your pc is faster too.
2007-02-19 02:46:14 · answer #5 · answered by c_leoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spybot
2007-02-19 02:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by Wiseyngsoul 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never used spybot, but I have used Windows Defender from the microsoft website. It works great and I have never had a problem with it. It does what it says its sopposed to do.
2007-02-19 02:40:18 · answer #7 · answered by Keith C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 00:23:35 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A combination of Ad-Aware: http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10639408.html?tag=lst-0-1
and Spybot Search & Destroy: http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1
Both are free. Have been using them for a few years now and not had any problems.
2007-02-19 02:37:46 · answer #9 · answered by junkmonkey1983 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.zonelabs.com/ (firewall)
http://www.lavasoft.com/ (ad-aware)
http://www.safer-networking.org/ (spybot s&d)
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ (avg Anti-Virus)
http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/ (Crap Cleaner)
http://personal.inet.fi/business/toniarts/files/EClea2_0.exe (Easy Cleaner)
http://www.download.com/ (A useful site for just about anything & everything else)
2007-02-19 03:24:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋