Were can i get a free spyware removal for windows vista.?

Question

I do yes have windows vista and for some reason im having a hard time finding a spyware removal thats compatible with windows vista any ideas?

Answer 1

Heya,

I have been having the same problem as you. What I found that works is Microsoft's free online spyware scan. It found alot of crap on my computer! Here's the link: http://safety.live.com/ - the first scan shown is for earlier versions of Windows, but once you click on 'Full service scan', it will direct you to the version compatible with Vista. I really recommend you check it out - it's really cleaned my computer of nasties :)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Any and all of the existing spyware removal software will work with Vista. I use Sypbot Search and Destroy and Adaware. I am running Vista Hove Premium and I just ran both of those programs yesterday. They worked without a flaw. Also, if you are looking for some really good anti-virus software, try either AVG or Avast. Both of these work well with Vista and are free.

Answer 4

i exploit malwarebytes application. this is totally very stable. removes quite some spyware out of your computing gadget + all trojans and different malicious cloth. this is unfastened and this is totally as much as this component. replace the definitions in the previous each test (unfastened). i think of this is rapid and quickly and delivers a txt precis of what develop into chanced on and quarantined and glued each test. the unfastened get carry of, and it is not a tribulation that runs out after 14days... this is real. i myself like it to norton antivirus. as quickly as I run the two concurrently they locate the comparable stuff different than malwarebyte's removes spyware too. and norton's costly

Answer 5

most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser.

you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus. i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar.

firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser.

as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.

besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE. download firefox for free, Just have a try:

http://www.seconddoor.net/firefox/

Good Luck !

Answer 6

These will work with Vista.

All of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.After you install any of them,make sure you update them to get the full affect.

Download Grisoft AVG 7.5 Anti-Virus,Anti-Malware.(free)

AVG is a collection of anti-virus protection tools that gives you full protection against viruses, worms, Trojans and malware. AVG provides you with all that you need to be completely protected: including a tool for scanning your hard drive and e-mail, as well as a real-time shield to prevent infections.
Top Features

» Provides automatic update functionality
» Its a reliable anti-virus scanning engine
» Provides free Virus Updates for life
» Options to define file name extensions
» Real time protection with resident shield, email scanning
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/...






Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free.
http://www.spybot.info/

SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones.
http://superantispyware.com/

Yahoo toolbar offers FREE anti-spyware:
Scan your computer for potentially destructive programs.
Review suspicious-looking programs.
Remove the programs you don't want. Keep the ones you do.

http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/norton/


Here is another free anti-virus-
PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition feature highlights
Protects your PC as you are working, surfing and playing
Detects, quarantines, disinfects and destroys Viruses, Trojans and Worms
OnGuard™ protects your computer against threats in real-time

Automatically checks for frequent updates against the latest threats.
http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/

*Never install more than one anti-virus on your PC, as they may conflict with each other. On the other hand, its always good to install more than one anti-spyware.

Answer 7

just use microsft windows defender that come with vista,it's good enough to protect you against spywares and ads.

Answer 8

on browser add ons link

A virus or spyware can hide in your system resore folder even after running every anti-virus--anti-spyware app know. so,1st,turn off system restore.
all programs--accessories----system tools--system restore--settings--drive ( c )--check OFF box and use slider to restore 10% memory to you by sliding it to left and stop at 3%.

Internet Options Clean Ups
control panel--internet options--general tab--temp files--delete.cookies-delete. history--delete and set days to keep to 0.
privacy tab--advanced--override--allow 1st party--BLOCK 3rd party cookies [ spyware,ect. ]
advanced tab--active x--uncheck unsafe or unsigned.

remove useless files using disk clean.
all programs--accessories--system tools--disk clean--drive ( c ),run and delete files.all programs

Disk Defrag
consolidate files giving you more disk space clean.
all programs--accessories--system tools,disk defrag. click anylize and if told to do so,click defrag.

block open ports that allow hackers access to your computer.
administrative tools--services--alerter and messenger services [ services are in alphabetical order ]--right click each--select properties--select disable from drop down menu.

cut the number of programs loading with windows,decreasing your boot up time.
press windows key on keyboard and letter R at same time. enter MISCONFIG [ low case ] and press enter.
click start tab and uncheck any program you do not want loading with windoes. [ DO NOT UNCHECK WINDOWS EXPLORER OR ANY WINDOWS PROGRAM ].
basically speaking,you should only disable programs you yourself added. NOT your anti-vitus,anti-spyware,ect.

download/install/update/run protection programs in browser add ons link below.

new restore point
now return to system restore and click create new restore point. name it and you're clean and done !

download anti-virus--anti-spyware--anti-dialer freeware from link below

http://browseraddons.friendpages.com
http://ieoptions.friendpages.com
http://cookiemanage.diaryland.com
http://earlea.pitas.com/

Answer 9

For all computer related problems please check out
http://computer-probs.blogspot.com/
It not only gives complete solutions but also offers
free downloads of effective softwares which can detect
and eliminate all spy ware /virus /ad ware /Trojans completely.

Answer 10

You may be able to find one on this site.