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OT: Need Help--My computer is infected with spyware

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First thing I do when I get a new computer is install ZoneAlarm (firewall) and Avast (spyware). ZA catches attempts to install spyware and I use Firefox which stops that too. In the past when I had a problem, it was adaware and the other one, spybotsearchanddestroy or whatever.

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Mr. Zipper

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Actually, the answer is easy. Buy a Mac.

 

Actually, its even easier...and less expensive.

 

 

Use Firefox as your browser. .

 

F**kin' A (thumbs u

 

Spybot and Adware didn't help me. Firefox works.

 

I've been using Firefox for a long time but was unaware of this benefit. is it built in or do I have to add a plug in?

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There are free spyware scanners Adaware & Spybot Search & Destroy Run both of these and see what comes up.

 

These are both pretty good. (It's better to run both since each has a separate database and may have entries the other one doesn't.)

 

Another program that is FREE for personal use is AVG which has both an anti-virus program and an anti-spyware program.

 

http://free.grisoft.com/

 

 

 

My norton recently expired. Is this a suitable replacement? :wishluck:

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There are free spyware scanners Adaware & Spybot Search & Destroy Run both of these and see what comes up.

 

These are both pretty good. (It's better to run both since each has a separate database and may have entries the other one doesn't.)

 

Another program that is FREE for personal use is AVG which has both an anti-virus program and an anti-spyware program.

 

http://free.grisoft.com/

 

 

 

My norton recently expired. Is this a suitable replacement? :wishluck:

 

Oh please don't re-up Norton, otherwise known as The Black Hole Of Processor Cycles. I use AVG; it's free, nimble, and does not suck resources like an Oreck with a supercharger

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Guys I need some advice. I have a pop up on my computer.."Your computer is infected!" Windows has detected spyware infection." I keep getting pop-ups from Spyguardpro and Malwarealarm. Keep getting these popups and my computer is slow. What should I do??

 

Go to www.ewido.net and run the on-line scanner on the left...

 

free and the best on-line scanner by far (thumbs u

 

If you want a paid program, the best out there right now is Webroot's SpySweeper.

 

John 2c

 

Good luck!

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There are free spyware scanners Adaware & Spybot Search & Destroy Run both of these and see what comes up.

 

These are both pretty good. (It's better to run both since each has a separate database and may have entries the other one doesn't.)

 

Another program that is FREE for personal use is AVG which has both an anti-virus program and an anti-spyware program.

 

http://free.grisoft.com/

 

 

 

My norton recently expired. Is this a suitable replacement? :wishluck:

 

It is a SUPERIOR replacement. (thumbs u

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Another thought...

 

I recently upgraded to Vista Ultimate 64bit edition. I believe (don't quote me) there is only 1 virus out for the 64bit platform... sounds as safe, if not safer, than a Mac! I think the situation is the same for the 64bit XP, but can be wrong...

 

(shrug)

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Mr. Zipper

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There are free spyware scanners Adaware & Spybot Search & Destroy Run both of these and see what comes up.

 

These are both pretty good. (It's better to run both since each has a separate database and may have entries the other one doesn't.)

 

Another program that is FREE for personal use is AVG which has both an anti-virus program and an anti-spyware program.

 

http://free.grisoft.com/

 

 

 

My norton recently expired. Is this a suitable replacement? :wishluck:

 

It is a SUPERIOR replacement. (thumbs u

 

Thanks OG, Sal and Jayman! Just saved me some $$$. :foryou:

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