i already have avg antispyware,would it be a good idea to have both.
2007-06-07 08:42:19 · 24 answers · asked by chris f 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
is spybot the best antispyware out there thats free
2007-06-07 09:39:28 · update #1
It's free - it works.
2007-06-07 08:44:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-25 14:46:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spybot is recommended by Consumer Reports a very trusted organization.
But there are sites that look like Spybot and are scams.
This link will take you to the correct one.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/
Remember to update it at least once a week, the updates are free also.
Hope this helps
Doug
2007-06-07 08:56:04 · answer #3 · answered by DOUGLAS M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG Anti-Spyware is a much better anti-spyware than Spybot.
However, no single anti-spyware can detect and remove all spyware, so the use of 2 (or more) is recommended.
Instead of Spybot, I would download and alternate scanning with one of these free anti-spyware /adware programs.
SUPERAntiSpyware:
http://www.superantispyware.com/
A-Squared:
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
Ewido (Now called AVG Anti-Spyware) do not download AVG anti-virus.
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
All the above have a free edition, that's probably what you will want to download.
2007-06-07 08:49:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The owner of Spybot Search & Destroy is a personal friend, and the program was designed by him and his student in an University in Germany. Myself I consider the software pure junk and good for nothing then finding cookies.
Antispyware I use three. You can only use one antivirus program or you will have serious conflict with your system.
Superantispyware, known to find what all other anitspyware will miss. http://www.superantispyware.com
A2Squard Malware out of Austria. Download their free version and you will be protected from, rogue dialers, worms, malware, keyloggers, trace spyware and rouge cookies.
http://www.emsisoft.com
AdAware SE Personal out of Sweden. This antispyware company has been around since computers became commerical. In June of this year they will come out with a brand new version. Right now it is beta testing. Download their free home for personal use. http://www.lavasoft.com
All of these program I have listed for you use little or no resources.
Minddoctor, France
Please excuse my english.
2007-06-07 08:46:51 · answer #5 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Personally, I have ran AVG, Spybot Search and Destroy and Lavasoft Adaware. Running the three of them on a regular basis helps to keep my system clean and free of most spyware which in turn increases the speed.
2007-06-07 08:45:35 · answer #6 · answered by David 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be a good idea to have both because spybot specializes inadware and spyware and avg in antivirus.
2007-06-07 08:45:35 · answer #7 · answered by Confused! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes
I use 3. Adaware, Spybot, and Microsoft
2007-06-07 08:45:19 · answer #8 · answered by mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can have 3 or 4 anti-spyware programs. If one program does not catch a spyware, then a different one might catch it. It does not hurt to have more than one. When it comes to anti-virus and a firewall, it is best just to have one of each of those programs, because they might clash with each other..Good Luck..
2007-06-07 08:50:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get both. It doesn't hurt to be over-protected. Just make sure that you never, ever try to run two different anti-VIRUS Programs at the same time. They will each detect the other's actions as viral activity, and your computer will be seriously screwed up.
2007-06-07 08:45:30 · answer #10 · answered by jeff n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you dont need both but i wouldn't pay for AVG because Spybot is excellent
2007-06-07 08:45:16 · answer #11 · answered by Mike C 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋