I did a sweep on my computer last night using "Ad Aware"

[CatWoman]

and it found 8 spyware files.

I also use "Spysweeper". Apparently AdAware will catch what SpySweeper misses.

Question: is there anti spyware available that does the job of both these systems?

[evil_orange_cat]

1. pest patrol is a good program

but you have to pay $40 for it... it's worth it, IMO

www.pestpatrol.com

[matcom]

2. only 8?

hell i get about 100 a week!

[CatWoman]

5. that's because you're always going to those roach-infested sites

:P

[hippiechick]

3. I don't know about spysweepers

Adaware seems to work pretty good for me ... I'm in the habit of running it 2-3x a week.

For nasty things, you can find a free copy of 'Hijackthis' or 'Trojanhunter'.

Google Tom Coyote ... they've got some excellent freelinks and live techie dudes who can answer your questions.


:hi:

[trotsky]

4. No "one" program is going to get them all.

Best to use a couple and cast a larger net.

[mcscajun]

6. There's always overlap. You need lots of tools.

I use the following:

Spybot Search & Destroy
Ad-Aware SE Personal
SpywareBlaster
All of the above are free and can be found at www.download.com

Pest Patrol is also quite good, but it's not free. I use this as well. :)

I also use whatever tools my ISP provides as first line of defense.

It's a big battle; it pays to be well-armed.

[CatWoman]

8. I can always, ALWAYS tell when some shit has infested my computer

thanks.

[KitchenWitch]

7. I do not think so

I use Spyware Guard, Spybot S+D and Adaware. I run them about once a week.

[CottonBear]

9. I use Adaware, Spybot search and Microsoft Antispyware

in addition to Antivir XP. All of these are free. I find and delete all sorts of nasty stuff with these 4 programs.

[Scout]

10. I use AdAware, Spybot, Norton Antivirus, and AVG

Norton is the only one I've purchased, the others are free editions.

I run all four about once a week, sometimes more for AdAware or Spybot.

I had a nasty spyware infection a while ago, and took the cpu in for cleanup to the repair shop. They had to reinstall Windows, crap!

So far so good ... !

[Langis]

11. For less spyware switch to Firefox

That should take care of most of your problems....

I don't even have to run Ad Aware anymore.

[CatWoman]

13. I've been using Firefox for about a year now

[Langis]

15. I guess I'm just lucky then...

:shrug:

[EstimatedProphet]

12. I use Aluria Spyware Eliminator

It's very good. It's shareware, so you have to pay for it, but it's only $20-30 and it updates often. So far in my experience it catches everything AdAware and Spybot catches, plus a lot more.

[CatWoman]

14. where can I purchase it?

you think at Best Buy, etc?

[EstimatedProphet]

16. It's internet only I believe

http://www.aluriasoftware.com/homeproducts/

However, they do use CDs for distribution, so if you are bothered with credit cards over the internet, they will likely take a check and send it to you.