Please provide me with programs that remove things like Ad-Ware, Mal-Ware, pretty much anything that can be left behind when visiting websites.
2007-10-09 23:30:19 · 5 answers · asked by geju 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Since NONE of the programs are 100% accurate in finding and removing spyware, you need at least two programs which you will run one after the other, not at the same time.
There are two excellent free ones:
Spybot, Search and Destroy
and
Ad-Aware
Both are available FREE from www.download.com
You will need to download, install, update and run them, one at a time. Be careful with the NAME of these programs - there are "look-alikes" with very similar names, that are in fact spyware themselves!
Before you run these, clean up (delete) your cookies, temp files and temporary internet files. I prefer to use Ccleaner (available at www.filehippo.com) to do this, rather than the built-in DISK CLEANUP. If you want to use Disk Cleanup, you can find it if you:
- Double-Click on My Computer to open it up
- RIGHT-click on your C: drive
- Choose PROPERTIES and then click on the DISK CLEANUP button
Run Ccleaner every day right before you shut your computer down.
You should also have a good anti-virus program and a firewall to help protect your computer. AVG FREE is an excellent anti-virus program, which can be downloaded from www.download.com. Zone Alarm makes a totally free version (watch you don't download the 30-day free trial of the paid version). You can download this from the manufacturer at www.zonelabs.com
Good luck!
2007-10-10 00:15:15 · answer #1 · answered by C-bug 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally use SBC Yahoo's Virus Software along with
Adaware 2007.
Spybot's Search and Destroy.
As well I use XP's Disk Clean-up.
I run all 4 once a week and I have never had an issue.
All are either freeware, or Shareware.
Don
2007-10-09 23:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by Don M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya because of the fact the final guy reported, get Avast Antivirus. that's unfastened and that's between the suited. If it does not artwork out for you, what do you purchased to lose? additionally get a registry cleanser on your freezing and sluggish connection. i exploit Avast for my antivirus and Glary application for my registry cleanser. My laptop is over 6 years previous and working super.
2016-12-14 13:02:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ad-Aware SE Personal....also is free. Spybot Search and Destroy is also free, AVG is also a good one....
2007-10-09 23:50:45 · answer #4 · answered by Toffy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG Anti-Spyware
and
AVG Anti-virus
Both are free downloads....and will delete your infections for free
2007-10-09 23:34:01 · answer #5 · answered by Josh B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋