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Old 05-25-2006, 11:33 PM
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Well, I just got home to find my sister downloading Sims skins and turns out they were spyware. Now my computer is ridden with it like no other. What'* considered to be the best spyware remover? I am so mad.
Old 05-25-2006, 11:36 PM
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Ad-Aware. Nothing better, and it'* free.
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Wont let me install it. I think I got some pretty severe spyware. I went into msconfig to stop the spyware from starting up so i can delete it and it keeps reenabling itself. I guess it gets redone tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by willwren
Ad-Aware. Nothing better, and it'* free.
SpyBot *&D also. Trojanhunter is a good one too
make sure ya get the updates for them before ya run them.


AdAware

SpyBot *&D

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Old 05-26-2006, 09:14 AM
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Windows Defender

Spyware Blaster; Down load here

(This program doesn't scan for and clean spyware--it prevents it from being installed in the first place. SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, dialers, browser hijackers, and other potentially unwanted programs. It can also block spyware/tracking cookies in IE and Mozilla/Firefox, and restrict the actions of spyware/ad/tracking sites.)
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all of those are good, but if they dont work try this it not free but it works REALY good.
PestPatrol

and if all of that doesn't work, well.. if you do not know the regitrsy then reinstall time
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Those mentioned are OK for free, but PestTrap is the best I've seen and do a very deep scan I havent found in others. After I bought it I was amazed at how much stuff it brought up and destroyed and my computer went back to top speed.
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oooo also HighJack this is really good too
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personally i use MS anti-spyware coupled with ZoneAlarm internet security suite
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I have invented, will market and become rich with the only 100% effective antivirus, antispywware, antimalware tool ever made.....














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