Where to download a FREE spyware remover?
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Where to download a FREE spyware remover?
I think my computer might be infected by spyware because now when I open internet explorer it goes to an about:blank page with plenty of pop-up (of course my pop-up blocker block them). At least Firefox works fine. I searched the web for finding a free spyware remover program, but when I click on remove spyware it always ask me to buy the software. Does anyone know what is the best spyware remover program avaliable for download on the web?
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The best Spyware tool - MSAS
Also, if you just want a quick scan (not as good as MSAS): Spybot is alright.
Basically, just watch out for freeware. They tend to bundle malware in there. I've been using IE6 for a long long time, and have no spyware on my system (nightly scan). However, after installing some freeware, and running a scan straight afterwards, MSAS picks up loads of extra rubbish.
Of course, if you're visiting porn or warez sites, it's your own fault
Also, if you just want a quick scan (not as good as MSAS): Spybot is alright.
Basically, just watch out for freeware. They tend to bundle malware in there. I've been using IE6 for a long long time, and have no spyware on my system (nightly scan). However, after installing some freeware, and running a scan straight afterwards, MSAS picks up loads of extra rubbish.
Of course, if you're visiting porn or warez sites, it's your own fault
How could you leave out Lavasoft Ad Aware?
You know your hexadecimal output routine is broken when it displays the character 'G'.
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It's never picked up any spyware on my PC, that's why.Dwedit wrote:How could you leave out Lavasoft Ad Aware?
The only thing that MSAS won't pick up on are cookies and the famous "DSO exploits" that Spybot reports but can't do anything about.
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AW was OK.... but its too slow and it doesnt delete all spyware...
Spybot is decent but i've been liking M$' Anti-Spyware program... it's very good especially with the real time scanner. Spybot's TeaTimer is too annoying
Spybot is decent but i've been liking M$' Anti-Spyware program... it's very good especially with the real time scanner. Spybot's TeaTimer is too annoying
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Xoftspy is also pretty good. But I can tell you none of these programs will work for your problem.
Your about:blank page has been hijacked by an extremely vicious spyware. I had that 3 weeks ago (actually had it for 3 months) and I reinstalled my computer I just couldn't remove it.
Search the internet for aboutbuster, CWShredder and HijackThis...there is a very thorough explanation of how to remove it but it's kinda hard. You have to detach from internet and go into SafeMode and mess with 'services' and 'alternative data streams'.
Your about:blank page has been hijacked by an extremely vicious spyware. I had that 3 weeks ago (actually had it for 3 months) and I reinstalled my computer I just couldn't remove it.
Search the internet for aboutbuster, CWShredder and HijackThis...there is a very thorough explanation of how to remove it but it's kinda hard. You have to detach from internet and go into SafeMode and mess with 'services' and 'alternative data streams'.
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The German release used to come bundled with spyware. Ahem.Dwedit wrote:Then there's always setting your security settings in IE so low that no activeX can install or run. Then use Firefox, Opera, or something else that doesn't have problems with spyware.
If it's MyCoolSearch [or a varient] look in add-remove programs and see if it's listed there. Some malware gets around the legality issues by providing a handy little uninstaller.