----------------------------------- cool dude Tue Feb 01, 2005 2:37 pm spyware ----------------------------------- i downloaded a spyware scanner program on my computer and i did a full scan. when it was done it found many and i mean many spyware on my computer. when i wanted to delete it i couldn't because first i have to purchase it, which i don't want to do. is there any free or trial version i could download of spyware removal. i already have adaware 6.0 and i use it but i want a spyware removal. ----------------------------------- Dan Tue Feb 01, 2005 3:44 pm ----------------------------------- use spybot (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html) it is free and works..... ----------------------------------- Andy Tue Feb 01, 2005 3:54 pm ----------------------------------- have u tried the microsoft antispyware? its very good.. (surprisingly) ----------------------------------- wtd Tue Feb 01, 2005 4:00 pm ----------------------------------- have u tried the microsoft antispyware? its very good.. (surprisingly) Except for the fact that it likes to label software that competes with Microsoft's own as spyware. ----------------------------------- Andy Tue Feb 01, 2005 4:01 pm ----------------------------------- but u can set exceptions so it wont pick it up the nxt time ----------------------------------- zomg Tue Feb 01, 2005 4:32 pm ----------------------------------- spyware blaster is amazing because it actually prevents spyware from returning on ur comp and it doesnt use resources, i use that and adaware SE Pro. i dont have to many problems :) i gotta try this MS spyware removal i can see it now: spyware found: 1 object -Internet Explorer ----------------------------------- MihaiG Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:02 pm ----------------------------------- spybot is the best its customizable and alos gwt AVG anti virus that also comes in hand most viruses instal spyware/adware and if you only use a bot it doens t destroy the main source ----------------------------------- Martin Tue Feb 01, 2005 7:58 pm ----------------------------------- Yes, Microsoft's is actually really good. Just make sure you look through the list to make sure it's only deleting spyware :P . I use Spybot when I'm on Windows, however. ----------------------------------- wtd Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:12 pm ----------------------------------- Everyone take note. Martin advocates use of Microsoft's anti-spyware program... just not with Windows. ----------------------------------- Martin Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:52 pm ----------------------------------- Pardon my illiteracy. What I mean to say was install linux and forget about spyware. ----------------------------------- md Wed Feb 02, 2005 12:19 am ----------------------------------- we should forgive him, he's probably a bit confused from all the top secret stuff he's going (like apparently running MS spyware on linux :shock: ) ----------------------------------- wtd Wed Feb 02, 2005 12:41 am ----------------------------------- All is forgiven. ----------------------------------- shorthair Wed Feb 02, 2005 12:44 am ----------------------------------- hey its possible , VM ware is the Devil i say And if Linux is giving you a hard time , jsut Go to mac, then all your Virus Spyware and Adware problems are gone , becuase hte index of such files is apparantly 17 in total. OHHHH AHHHHHH Take Advantage of all the Apps . and then tell us which one worked best or what found the most , Id like to get a good review of them when used together , My lack of a Windwos machine kinda stops me form performing such a task ----------------------------------- wtd Wed Feb 02, 2005 1:01 am ----------------------------------- Take Advantage of all the Apps . and then tell us which one worked best or what found the most , Id like to get a good review of them when used together , My lack of a Windwos machine kinda stops me form performing such a task You poor soul. You mean to tell us you don't have the pleasure of spending all day reviewing anti-malware apps? ----------------------------------- cool dude Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:00 am ----------------------------------- thanks guys. i already found a really good one except its only a 30 day trial. if u go to webroot.com and then go to downloads you'll see the spyware removal called spysweeper. my friend suggested it to me and it's really good.