Slingshot377 Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Hi. I have 2 questions. Does AVG have any Anti-spyware free programs. If they do can you provide a link, I already googled it. Also, what anti-virus/spyware programs do you recommend (free or worthy price). I have CCleaner, AVG Free, avast! home, Ad-Aware, and ZoneAlarm free. I recently uninstalled my Norton and my Webroot SpySweeper expired, and I don't plan on renewing them. People say they have no problems with Norton and they never get a virus with it, but they usually base this on Norton scan results, & Norton will pick up viruses about 2% of the time. Webroot's SS just took waaaaaaay too long to scan. Should I get SpyBot S&D? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmms Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 i think it does if you pay for it but i dont remember for sure anyway get ad-aware by lavasoft Aefx(started 11/1/2002) Cb: 200 TS: 1900+Bmms--Jr(Started on 1/24/06)(Banned 11/13/09 ) Cb: 119(pre-eoc) TS: 1700+Bmms(Started 8/?/2001)(Banned 1/24/06 ) Cb: 101(pre-eoc) TS: 1350+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slingshot377 Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 Oops, forgot to mention, yeah I do have Ad-Aware. Also, I think right before I reset my PC I had a free AVG anti-spyware prog but after I reset, when I went to the download anti-spy prog on their site, it was the same prog as the antiviral Free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 AVG Free spyware scanner (it's at the VERY bottom) Spybot Search & Destroy is another useful program used for spy ware scanning/removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltm4carbine Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 err are both Avast and AVG runnning at the same time? If it is then you'll get conflicts - just stick with AVG and uninstall avast. I've never had any problems with Ad-aware and spybot together. so get both of them. You might also want to think about trying windows defender. It worked for me when spybot + ad-aware couldn't remove some junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmser Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 If you are concerned about spyware issues, try hitman pro Its a free program that bundles a series of such programs but it automatically runs the entire list for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slingshot377 Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 Which of these are free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmser Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 spybot's license: I. Freeware First of all, the reasons why Spybot-S&D is free: That should be enough. Hitman pro is freeware, though it bundless some shareware/trials too. Lavasoft Ad-aware is free. Windows defender: Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected and minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive. Now with 2 free support incidents for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slingshot377 Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 I tried installing windows defender. When I try to open the installer, it says I need Windows Service Pack 2. I went to the microsoft site to download the SP2 and told me to download it via automatic updates. I ran the updater and restarted my pc but windows defender still tells me to install SP2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmser Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I tried installing windows defender. When I try to open the installer, it says I need Windows Service Pack 2. I went to the microsoft site to download the SP2 and told me to download it via automatic updates. I ran the updater and restarted my pc but windows defender still tells me to install SP2. Try running it again, see what you download. You cant update from just basic xp to having all updates in one go. I fail to see why not though :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercanon14 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 spyware S&D is good spywareblaster is free DoD:S ownagewhat we have here is a ..um.. failur to communcate check out my steam ID page @ alpha company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I tried installing windows defender. When I try to open the installer, it says I need Windows Service Pack 2. I went to the microsoft site to download the SP2 and told me to download it via automatic updates. I ran the updater and restarted my pc but windows defender still tells me to install SP2. If you hadn't installed SP2 untill today, you have A LOT more updates to install. It will take another 2 or 3 trips to windows update to get them all because of required restarts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slingshot377 Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 Okay, thanks. I will do that now. I'm pretty sure I had SP2 before the system reset. I guess that got deleted as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinslayer777 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 For the record...AVG has spyware remover too...but to get the 'active support' you need to pay for it :) Like ad-aware. It's good in addition to ad-aware/spybot because it catches things they dont. Slower scan though. Formally known as Ewido Antispyware, very well trusted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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