There are 4 spyware programs on my computer. AT&T , Norton, Adware-registry smart and SpyHunter. I have run one program then again with another and they say different things. Is it harmfull to scan too many times?
2007-03-20 19:53:59 · 3 answers · asked by catlover_bluechild 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Adware-registry smart and SpyHunter. ?
Ps:- Always check the rogue list(link below) before downloading any antispyware software.If the software you are downloading is on this list then it is spyware itself
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
1) If you have not already scanned your comp with spybot http://spywarekiller.hyperboards.com/index.php?action=view_topic&topic_id=4 do that now .Update it and then run it so it gets rid of all the spyware and trojans in safe mode
then run AVG Anti-Spyware Free
http://spywarekiller.hyperboards.com/index.php?action=view_topic&topic_id=39&latest=1
then
2) Do an online virus scan to check and remove virus and spyware if you still have viruses on your computer. And let us know if the online virus scan still finds any virus or spyware .
http://spywarekiller.hyperboards.com/index.php?action=view_topic&topic_id=11
3) Get another anti virus program if your present anti virus program is not protecting you any longer
http://spywarekiller.hyperboards.com/index.php?action=view_topic&topic_id=12&latest=1
and
2007-03-20 20:07:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really isn't harmful, but there are really only two programs that you really need. Use Norton and Windows Defender which is free from Microsoft. Get rid of AT&T, Adware-registry smart, and SpyHunter.
2007-03-21 02:59:26 · answer #2 · answered by helper999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton slows your pc quite a bit though! I know that spy hunter for a fact does not detect many spyware and adwares. You could get AVG Antispyware free version from their website its good though www.grisoft.com and you could combine it with Windows Defender or with Adware - registry smart.
Hope this helps!!!
2007-03-21 07:00:34 · answer #3 · answered by NAMEK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
naaa its not harmful to your PC to run different types of spyware programmes....but as per my opinon NORTON makes your PC slow....... i dont know about AT & T n Spy Hunter......
i use Adware-registery....n i m happy with its performnace......
2007-03-21 02:59:04 · answer #4 · answered by Dominik... 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can download a free antispyware/ virus/trojan version and remove them. Check out http://sumiram2006.googlepages.com/comba...
It has good downloads to detect and eliminate virus/trojans/spyware
2007-03-21 06:16:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Let them remove what they find. here is a site with lots of free links.
http://forums.techguy.org/security/110854-security-help-tools.html
Free tech support too...
2007-03-21 03:00:32 · answer #6 · answered by ntlgnce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋