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Old May 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.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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Ad-Aware. Nothing better, and it'* free.
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Old May 26, 2006 | 12:13 AM
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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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Old May 26, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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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

TrojanHunter
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Old May 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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Old May 26, 2006 | 09:21 AM
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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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Old May 26, 2006 | 09:25 AM
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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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Old May 26, 2006 | 09:42 AM
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oooo also HighJack this is really good too
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Old May 26, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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personally i use MS anti-spyware coupled with ZoneAlarm internet security suite
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Old May 26, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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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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