Best SPY Software Other than Spy Sweeper ??

Discussion in 'Software' started by Schaeffdog, Feb 19, 2009.

  1. Schaeffdog

    Schaeffdog Private E-2

    I have used Spy Sweeper for almost a year and know it is the top program. Lately it has been taking over 3 hours plus to scan. I have tried to customize it but to no avail. Webroot wants $50 for tech help or wait on the phone for an hour for free help. I am tired of screwing with it and need to switch to another program. I prefer full programs because of the added perks. I have MalwareBytes but need a efficient real time program.

    Thanks,

    Schaeffdog

    :cool
     
  2. wildwolf220

    wildwolf220 Oracle of Doom

  3. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Would agree with WildWolf on his suggestions and on the case on Spywareblaster if you have not got it installed already do so as it will nto interfear with any other Antimalware applications as it doesnt run, but its file database (update weekly manually) adds know malware ActiveX and urls to the exceptions list ion both IE and Firefox, so adds a good free level of prevention.

    SuperAntispyware is good, the paid version of Malwarebytes offers resident scanning and also BoClean is a good option
     
  4. hawklord

    hawklord Master Sergeant

  5. MickeyRoush

    MickeyRoush Specialist

    I also recommend SpywareBlaster. :)
     
  6. PapaDuke

    PapaDuke Master Sergeant

    I use Spyware Terminator with the Real-Time Shield enabled, SpyBot mainly for the immunization feature (It's great for your host file protection and can replace Spyware Blaster), MalwareBytes for weekly scanning, and I use Avast! for anti-virus needs. I also disable activeX in IE, install IE7Pro, and use mainly Firefox with AdBlock Plus and Download Statusbar (with it, I can easily have everything I download scanned by Avast!). Finally, Windows firewall is more than enough with a hardwire router between your computer and the modem.
     
  7. forrestw

    forrestw Private E-2

    i found that spybot finds what others cant. excellent freeware:)
     
  8. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Personally I wouldnt get to complacent as its swings and roundabouts as their is always a bit of a lag in all the apps on what new malware they find, but I will agree that what works for you is best.

    Best defence is you.... and where you surf and what you download, only download and surf at sites you fully trust, we can do so much but in the end their will always be one mwlare we cannot pre-empt! so backups are crucial these days for inportant info and data on your PC.
     

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