Post by Chad Leaman on Jul 29, 2004 23:25:37 GMT -5
Have a computer with spyware issues?
A few programs that can help
1)Ad-aware - I like this one because it is easy to use... it sweeps the computer and removes components that are spying. However, it doesn't quite get everything that some other programs do. I usually install this on every outgoing computer so users can keep it clean.
www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button
2)SpyBot - Like Adaware, it sweeps stuff out... but this gets more problems out. A strong tool that has saved me the hassle of reinstalling a couple times.
www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022-10289035.html?tag=lst-0-3
3)SpyWare Blaster - This program blocks most spyware from ever being installed. Instead of cleaning your computer out, it stops the mess from getting in.
www.download.com/SpywareBlaster/3000-8022-10305680.html?tag=lst-0-1
4)Hijack This - When push comes to shove and you just can't get rid of that nasty toolbar, try hijact this. Beware and tred lightly with this one, as it can take parts that you don't want it to. If you're forced to try this software, I recommend reading this first:
www.download.com/1200-2023-5120495.html?tag=txt
Happy spy killing!
-Chad
A few programs that can help
1)Ad-aware - I like this one because it is easy to use... it sweeps the computer and removes components that are spying. However, it doesn't quite get everything that some other programs do. I usually install this on every outgoing computer so users can keep it clean.
www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button
2)SpyBot - Like Adaware, it sweeps stuff out... but this gets more problems out. A strong tool that has saved me the hassle of reinstalling a couple times.
www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022-10289035.html?tag=lst-0-3
3)SpyWare Blaster - This program blocks most spyware from ever being installed. Instead of cleaning your computer out, it stops the mess from getting in.
www.download.com/SpywareBlaster/3000-8022-10305680.html?tag=lst-0-1
4)Hijack This - When push comes to shove and you just can't get rid of that nasty toolbar, try hijact this. Beware and tred lightly with this one, as it can take parts that you don't want it to. If you're forced to try this software, I recommend reading this first:
www.download.com/1200-2023-5120495.html?tag=txt
Happy spy killing!
-Chad