What is the ultimate program?

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Modtechs, May 11, 2005.

  1. Modtechs

    Modtechs Private E-2

    I find that I am using several programs to scan and remove adware, spyware, malware, etc.
    I use MS Antispyware Beta, Adaware pro se 1.05, Spybot S&D, Aluria and the malware remover tool on MS website to resolve all my issues. Isn't there just one program that will do the work of all of these, combined? What should take less than an hour to scan/remove turns into a 6+ hour job, including virus scanning.
    Any help, hints, etc would greatly be appreciated. I have dealt with some tough computer issues. Seems like each one is different.

    Thanks in advanced.
     
  2. greenknight32

    greenknight32 Sergeant

    There's no one program you can rely on to remove everything. Are you using IE? You could use Firefox as your browser, you'd have a lot less malware to remove.
     
  3. Modtechs

    Modtechs Private E-2

    I guess I should have clarified it more. I work on several customers computers and this is the constant issue. All of them are loaded with everything I mentioned. I was just hoping that I could save my customers time and money. Foxfire is not an option that I have considered mentioning to them, as I have read bout all the attacks on it too. Shame ppl have to do this crap, but again, it keeps me in business.

    Thanks for the feedback.
     
  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    It's Firefox! Yes it has had a few security issues but it is not as bad as IE. However for some websites and some applications IE may still be required (like connecting to Microsoft update for one example).

    There is no single cleaning tool that will suffice. MS Antispyware has been getting better and Spy Sweeper is very good. Aluria is one that I would not think about using. It has been closely associated with malware itself a few times.

    The best thing to do is prevent the malware to begin with as best as possible. See this:

    How to Protect yourself from malware!
     

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