laura888
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Sat Jun-04-05 12:00 PM
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What do you do to protect your computer from spy-ware, ad-ware? |
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I've been hit by both and am looking for a way to take these off and protect from them in the future.
I'm considering purchasing Spyware Doctor.
thoughts?
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Reverend_Smitty
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Sat Jun-04-05 12:01 PM
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1. I use firefox as my browser |
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and I haven't had a single spy-ware infection since September...when I installed it for the first time
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billyskank
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Sat Jun-04-05 12:01 PM
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If that isn't an option I would recommend the following:
(1) Get Firefox and never use IE again if you can avoid it, and
(2) regularly use SpyBot Search & Destroy and Lavasoft's Ad-Aware (both free).
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laura888
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Sat Jun-04-05 12:04 PM
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6. Thanks! you guys are the greatest! |
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Sat Jun-04-05 12:07 PM
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7. Ditto, Firefox, (just say no to IE), and get Spybot and Ad-Aware n/t |
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Sat Jun-04-05 12:02 PM
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3. Ad-aware + Spybot Search and Destroy |
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Edited on Sat Jun-04-05 12:02 PM by primate1
Those are my favourites.
And start browsing with Firefox.
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mcscajun
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Sat Jun-04-05 12:02 PM
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Spybot Search & Destroy Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition SpywareBlaster Hijack This
All Free. All at www.download.com
Pest Patrol -- A program from Computer Associates. Not Free.
Use Firefox as your browser.
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Sat Jun-04-05 12:02 PM
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Spy Sweeper Spy Stopper SpyBot S&D
Kaspersky Anti Virus Black Ice.
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Benhurst
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Sat Jun-04-05 12:07 PM
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8. I use Ad-ware, Spybot and SpywareBlaster. SpywareBlaster comes |
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on when I boot up the computer and prevents spyware from being downloaded, as does Spybot. I run Ad-ware and Spybot checks every few days to catch any which have managed to get by SpywareBlaster and Spybot. Not much gets past them; but I like to double check nevertheless.
All three are freeware.
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Sat Jun-04-05 12:08 PM
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I have it wrapped in a giant condom. Works wonders.
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