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[Zenphic]

Originally Posted by sultan_emerr

There is a freeware version of Spyware Doctor that works very well.

A freeware version? Oh, you mean the Spyware Doctor - Starter Edition. It's nice to have a freeware, indeed. But at the end of the day, a combination of a few antispywares are the best

[sultan_emerr]

Originally Posted by Zenphic

A freeware version? Oh, you mean the Spyware Doctor - Starter Edition. It's nice to have a freeware, indeed. But at the end of the day, a combination of a few antispywares are the best

I agree that a combination of a few antispywares are the best.
Here are the ones I have =
The only thing I have paid for is the hardware router. Note: Anti-spyware programs complement each other. Thats because spyware definitions vary between anti-spyware programs. If you use multiple programs, you have a better chance of catching spyware

HOUSECALL from TRENDMICRO - FREE online Virus scan and repair = (Check the autoclean box) = ( IT IS OK TO HAVE MORE THAN ONE ANT-SPYWARE/MALWARE PROGRAM ENABLED AND RUNNIBG AT THE SAME TIME) = Download Here >>>> Trend Micro HouseCall - Free Online Virus and Spyware Scan - Trend Micro USA

FREE avast! Home anti-Virus- Vista-compatible, both the free and paid versions.(ONLY HAVE ONE A/V PROGRAM ENABLED AND RUNNIBG AT A TIME) = DOWNLOAD HERE >>>> avast! antivirus - high security and protection from malware with anti-spyware and anti-rootkit software built in


FREE Comodo Firewall PRO = Comodo™ Free Firewall Software Download = "Comodo Firewall, rated by PC Magazine Online as an Editor's Choice, constantly monitors and defends your PC from internet attacks. It's easy to install and use and passes the industry's most stringent firewall "leak" tests. Unlike some other 'free' firewalls, this is not a stripped down version but is the full, completely functional product. This free solution comes complete with continual updates that are free forever." Note - Not compatible with Windows 98 systems. For = "Windows XP – 32 and 64 bit versions. Windows Vista – 32 and 64 bit versions". Note – Windows 2000 users should download Comodo Firewall Pro 2.4. NEVER HAVE 2 OR MORE SOFTWARE FIREWALLS RUNNING ON THE SAME COMPUTER, as they will conflict with each other. So if you get a third party alternative be sure to disable the Windows firewall, and it is suggested that you do get a third party alternative, an the Windows Firewall leaves much to be desired.
DOWNLOAD HERE >>> Comodo™ Free Firewall Software Download

+ Hardware router with built in firewall + Whenever my cable goes out and I have to switch to dialup backup, I turn off the hardware router, and turn on FREE AnalogX PortBlocker = Network Downloads : PortBlocker /// AnalogX

MS Windows Defender -- Windows Defender - Spyware Protection for Free = Windows Defender = Windows Defender - Spyware Protection for Free - Download details: Windows® Defender

FREE SUPERAntiSpyware = SUPERAntiSpyware.com - AntiAdware, AntiSpyware, AntiMalware!

Spybot-S&D = Be sure to use the immunize feature, and as with everything else, keep it updated. When installing, probably best to uncheck TeaTimer. DOWNLOAD HERE >>>> http://www.safer-networking.org

and Ad-Aware = DOWNLOAD HERE >>>> |MG| Ad-Aware 2007 7.0.2.7

+ http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeuse...ons/activescan
WinCleaner AntiSpyware 5.4, Free protection against spyware =
Redirect to the target website

+ SpywareBlaster/SpywareGuard - Freeware = SpywareBlaster

McAfee SiteAdvisor - Free = Protection from Adware, Spam, Viruses, Online Scams | McAfee SiteAdvisor

AnalogX Script Defender- Freeware = System Downloads : Script Defender /// AnalogX

and

BillP Studios: WinPatrol = Freeware - WINPATROL
AndyManchesta - Links
Dr.Web - innovative technologies for information security. Antivirus & antispam protection.

An important thing to keep in mind, regardless of which anti-virus, anti-trojan, anti-worm, anti-malware, anti-spyware and firewall you use -
( Microsoft Security At Home - Help Prevent Identity Theft, Spyware & Viruses ) is to keep it UPDATED, just as it is important to make sure you have all windows critical and security updates +
Microsoft Windows Update
Microsoft Download Center: Windows
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Note: The way I have mine set is to only notify me that updates are availiable, but to not download them automaticaly. Then I can check to be sure I get just the ones I want. I then click on "custom", and after the updates have been downloaded I look them over to see which ones I want, then disconnect from the net, disable firewall and anti-virus program, and then install the updates, and then re-enable the firewall and anti-virus programs before reconnecting to the net. = How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows XP

[sultan_emerr]

Originally Posted by Zenphic

How would you not trust? It's known to not include any spyware and such already.

Spyware Doctor and CounterSpy are good software, but come with a huge price tag

"Spyware Terminator 2.0
Spyware Terminator doesn't handle virus scanning itself, though it offers to install and integrate the free ClamAV. Despite its tough-guy name, it didn't terminate many malware samples in testing, and it didn't protect a clean system from attack. Given the quality of the free competition, there's no reason to use this product." = Free Security Software - Reviews by PC Magazine