Is it wise to use a few different anti-spyware/adware programs or would they conflict with each other?
2007-02-27 04:28:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
No, they should not conflict. I feel the more protection the better. First and foremost for an extra layer of protection against spyware, I would get a free program called "spyware blaster" (download.com). Unlike most other spyware programs, this one prevents spyware from entering your computer in the first place (proactive as opposed to reactive). If you do get spyware, I would use "Spybot Search and Destroy" (free; download.com) and Super Antispyware" (free; download.com)
If you want a clean computer that will last a long time, I suggest you get all of above. It never hurts to have extra protection! Just my 2 cents...
2007-02-28 10:29:43 · answer #1 · answered by Mrmojo6068 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem, a wise idea as they tend to work slightly differently & find different problems.
It's anti-virus that can cause problems if more than one is running at once, not anti-spyware/adware software.
Hope that helps.
2007-02-27 04:55:28 · answer #2 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should not be any serious conflicts, many mentions of Ad-Aware and Spybot, but I have found that since using [free] SpywareBlaster they no longer find anything, and another good [free] program is Spyware Terminator it found a couple of things that Ad-Aware and Spybot had been overlooking for years.
2007-02-27 04:38:42 · answer #3 · answered by Kitten ♦ Kong 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No putting these programes would not conflict with each other.Use latest Norton Antivirus for anti-spyware protection.
2007-02-27 04:40:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should use an all in one program.
I recommend scanning your computer for free with Xoftspy.
http://www.spywarevirusrepair.com/spywarekiller.html
This program removes Adware, Spyware, Trojans, Worms, hijackers, toolbars, Keyloggers and many of the most prevalent and annoying viruses.
2007-02-28 12:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by PC Wizard 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spyware/Adware - is computer software that collects personal information about users without their informed consent. To know more about how spyware attaches itself to computers and to learn how to combat them.Check out
http://computer-probs.blogspot.com/
2007-02-27 12:42:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try avg its free and some viruses are nasty and download all kinds of spyware and malware without you knowing. I use Xoftspy which seems to do the trick but I wish you all the best do use the avg programme tho you will be amazed how many viruses you have
2007-02-27 04:38:06 · answer #7 · answered by properwired 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dont use too many as you might just end up slowing down your computer, but a few should be fine and yes, they'll tell you if they're going to conflict usually =]
2007-02-27 04:32:29 · answer #8 · answered by floyded 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can usually use more than one anti-spyware program but only one anti-virus.
2007-02-27 04:32:02 · answer #9 · answered by kinda_here 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is wise. One will miss what the other finds. Spybot and Ad-Aware are to good, free ones.
2007-02-27 04:31:27 · answer #10 · answered by Kokopelli 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋