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Free anti spyware
12-12-2007 5:09 PM
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Also use Spybot 1.5 but since I upgraded from1.4 it doesnt find anything which undermoines my confidence.
ccassionally use Windows defender but that seems lightweight too.
So - what would be your suggestion for a reliable powerful and free antispyware prog?
Re: Free anti spyware
12-12-2007 5:42 PM
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I have Vista and just use Defender, which I am very happy with so am not sure why you don't like it.
At the end of the day, the software is important but the best protection is the common sense of the user.
Re: Free anti spyware
13-12-2007 9:52 AM
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Re: Free anti spyware
13-12-2007 2:41 PM
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Re: Free anti spyware
14-12-2007 7:44 AM
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Re: Free anti spyware
14-12-2007 2:38 PM
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Quote from: PJ Which AVG do provide- there is a trial version of the paid for version but there's also a free version that isn't (AFAIK) time limited.
Downloading the updates is a bit hit and miss that's why I dont like it. Firstly you have to do it manually and secondly the server doesnt always grant access.
Think I'll uninstall it and rely in Defender, AdAware - Spybot is on a yellow card. Dont you think it's strange you get such inconsistent results
Re: Free anti spyware
14-12-2007 3:56 PM
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See http://www.free-av.com/
"In The Beginning Was The Word, And The Word Was Aardvark."
Re: Free anti spyware
17-12-2007 8:10 AM
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Quote from: PJ That wasn't a recommendation, I don't personally use it- the comment was aimed at informing Nick Russell since he doesn't seem to be aware that AVG do offer a free solution as well.
I am fully aware of AVG's products (both antivirus and anti-spyware) and use them on a laptop.
The OP is talking about anti-spyware and NOT anti-virus.
The AVG anti-spware can always be free but is only fully functional for 30 days. That is to say that for 30 days you get automatic updates and on-line protection. After this you have to manually update and you loose the on-line protection. Te get these you have to use a paid for version.
Re: Free anti spyware
17-12-2007 8:16 AM
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21-12-2007 3:14 PM
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Oh yes ! I forgot to mention that it has 942,747 signatures on the database now so it must be pretty comprehensive ! !
Re: Free anti spyware
21-12-2007 3:49 PM
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I only ask, because as I said before, last time I used it, the real time part packed in after the 30 day trial period although the programme was functioning for scanning (with manual updates).
Just wondered if there were any changes?
Re: Free anti spyware
21-12-2007 3:53 PM
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Make sure it ends in the word free, and you should end up with the same version I have.... When I am bored, and have nothing to do, I check it with Spybot S&D and also Emco Malware destroyer, and both come up with no problems....
btw My original download date was 20 September 2007..... Which is more than 30 days ago..... I think !
I don`t worry about the "real time" protection with spyware.... just keep on top of it about once a week.
Re: Free anti spyware
21-12-2007 4:40 PM
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Re: Free anti spyware
22-12-2007 6:26 AM
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www.spywareterminator.com but if you have already got an antivirus program running on your pc disable the antivirus on it ,as for spyware protection i use several including Adaware you can find them all at www.download.com
Re: Free anti spyware
22-12-2007 9:58 AM
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Quote from: shutter I have both AVG7 FREE, and AVG Antispyware version 7.5.1.43 free .... Yes the antispyware does need to be updated manually...etc
Updating is not the problem. Spybot and Ad-aware have to be updated manually. The problem is the fact that the free AVG version does not offer real time protection and a full scan takes HOURS to run.
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