I have Norton anti spyware as part of internet security package, should I also use a product such as Ad Aware or will it clash woth the Norton Program.
2007-03-22 21:43:52 · 13 answers · asked by brian t 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Ad-Aware is an anti adware, Spybot Search and destroy is an anti spyware. They are different and do different jobs. Its best to run more than one anti spyware; its anti virus and firewalls you only want one of.
You can install all of these;
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
And these are useful utilities;
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
https://addons.mozilla.org/search.php?q=ad+block&type=A&app=firefox - Adblock Plus
http://www.ccleaner.com - Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Winpatrol is a handy utility that manages cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
https://www.grc.com - Shields Up security site, check your firewall works.
https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
2007-03-23 04:50:41 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton clashes with almost anything! If you have any other Internet suite it will most likely work alongside Lavasoft's Ad-Aware which is very good. I use Avast 4 Home and Ad-Aware but I also run Vet Anti-virus and Spybot Search and Destroy without any problems.
2007-03-22 21:51:35 · answer #2 · answered by Peter F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Norton used to be the best, then they became corporate. I dumped the whole lot after the last upgrade.
It was too slow to use, it wasn't doing it's job, and I suspect (though only suspect) it was letting selective people in.
I got 3 good freeware programs, and have never been happier.
You'll need a firewall, Antivirus and Spy/Adware but I promise you'll be happier without Norton.
You can also get pop-up blockers with your favourite toolbars (google or Yahoo etc.). Though word of warning, Microsoft Windows automatic updates do things they do not tell you about. You need them, but they can often clash with a toolbar and cause problems.
2007-03-22 21:59:45 · answer #3 · answered by Simon D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ad aware won't clash. It is really anti virus programs that clash and cause breakdown. I run Ad Aware and Spybot once a fortnight and it doesnt clash with any software on my computer. It doesnt run permenantly it just sweeps the computer for 5 mins or so for cheeky ads. Go for it, its safe to do so ;)
2007-03-22 21:47:24 · answer #4 · answered by roskolewis 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Adware,spybot these I know they do not clash with any Norton products, I am using them myself. . But Norton makes your computer very very slow and sluggish. Thumbs up Friend
2007-03-22 21:52:07 · answer #5 · answered by Bob 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
From what I have found, its is always good to run a second scanner type program as some programs do catch all the items. For example i use Ad-Aware and SpyBot.
2007-03-22 21:48:36 · answer #6 · answered by SolidSnke 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont use anything with Norton system tools.
Norton is a resource hog.
Really, just dump Norton and use MSanti spyware or defender for that, or Try AVG for both Anti virus and anti spy.. its free
2007-03-22 21:48:40 · answer #7 · answered by behindthemagic_8ball 1 · 3⤊ 2⤋
instead of ad-aware ,you may use spybot-search and destroy.you can also have ccleaner, and easy cleaner .all at a time along with Norton anti virus. all are free downloads and I am feeling safe and my p.c works excellent and with terrific speed.try this ,you will give me full marks.
2007-03-22 22:39:39 · answer #8 · answered by dpkdrj 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got rid of Norton -
I now use AVG free + AdAware se + Spyware Doctor
and find them much better - and faster.
2007-03-22 21:54:30 · answer #9 · answered by Froggy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
DELETE norton. It only slows you computer down and does NOTHING to protect it. Especially against spyware! I promise you if you delete it your computer will actually run faster. Norton is a terrible money grubbing program. And yes, it would be worth your while to download adaware *and* spybot search & destroy from www.download.com. Run them once a month and you'll be fine. Just dont run them both at the same time.... duh
2007-03-22 21:49:32 · answer #10 · answered by celesto_moon 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋