2007-08-20 03:52:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Some, but not all ... here are a couple that I know about:
Trend Micro's online Housecall scan detects spyware.
With Norton/Symantec, if you have a security-suite-style package it will detect spyware. However, not ALL of their a-v programs have anti-spyware capability. If you're in the process of making a buying decision, check the fine print and make sure it'll handle spyware, if that's a factor in your decision.
But regardless of which antivirus program you have, even if it DOES have antispyware capability, it's a good idea to have a program or two that are specifically designed to detect and remove adware and spyware. No one program will get everything. Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Personal and SpyBot Search & Destroy are two good FREE anti-adware/spyware programs. SUPER and SpySweeper are also great programs, but you have to pay for them (at least, to use ALL their features).
Hope that helps!
2007-08-20 04:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by Navigator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-26 16:20:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most antivirus software have some sort of anti spyware functionality but to be safest I would definitely recommend an anti spyware program. I use avg antivirus and avg antispyware which are both free and work just fine. They are made by a company call grisoft if you want to check it out.
2007-08-20 03:58:23 · answer #3 · answered by Jeebus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have an all in one security package like Nortons, you should, i.e. your pc security suite should include AV and Spyware detector. If you use free stuff, like I do, you need a seperate one like Spybot Search and Destroy which is free or Spyware Doctor is also good. But to answer your question, an anti-virus programme might not necessarily contain a spyware detector.
2007-08-20 03:56:56 · answer #4 · answered by CelesteMoone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not usually. Try Spyware Doctor.
2007-08-20 03:54:51 · answer #5 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats what anty spywares 4
2007-08-20 04:34:28 · answer #6 · answered by tasty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend a separate program for antispyware. I have used, with great success, a program called spynomore. It cost $20, but was well worth the price.
2007-08-20 03:54:59 · answer #7 · answered by tw0cl0n3m3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's always a race to see who can detect what, that's why you should regularly update your antiviral software.
2007-08-20 03:55:35 · answer #8 · answered by Dr 8'lls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend you to use kaspersky anti-virus
2007-08-20 03:56:01 · answer #9 · answered by neusx3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most antivirus programs can
2007-08-20 03:54:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋