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sethm1 · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:16 pm Post subject: What about these tools

I have no issues at the moment, so just a 'general' question.

I have XP Home SP2.
One feature I would like is a trojan & Rootkit killer.

My A/V is Bit Def Internet Security.

I also have
1. Spyware Doctor - paid version.(but is a nuisance to use, re-boots after updating);
2. A Sq'd Free;
3. Lavasoft Ad-aware 2007 (free version) &
4. Crap Cleaner

Have also used in the past.
1. AVG Anti-spyware (free version)
2. Spyware Blaster
3. Spy Bot Search & Destroy
4. Bazooka.
5. Super Anti-spyware

So, which should I keep, which should I not use.
I ask as I have used Ad-aware and thought it was good, then read on this site that its a memory hog and really not all that great of a tool.

Thx

Gary R · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:24 pm Post subject:

I've moved this topic from the HijackThis forum to one that is more appropriate and where you may get an answer.
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malware · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 6:04 am Post subject: What about these tools

sethm1,

In my opinion, you should keep those(current) tools except Ad-Aware 2007. What the others say about AA2007 is true, its a memory hogging app. I have also encountered this problem and removing it seems to solve the problem. Just a few securities will do. I recommend you to use Spyware Doctor Starter Edition; no restarts after updating. 1 antivirus, 1 antispyware and CrapCleaner is counted as a decent suite. If you are very concern about security, you might want to add PC Tools Threat Fire to the list. It helps to block threats and it is a set-it-and-forget app.

sethm1 · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:06 am Post subject:

is that PC Tools Threat found at http://www.threatfire.com/ ?

(I posted here as the other approp forum was down)

malware · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 8:58 pm Post subject: What about these tools

Yep, thats the one

sethm1 · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 12:32 pm Post subject:

Question on Spyware Doctor-
How do I know I have the free Starter version?

I uninstalled my paid version, rebooted the PC, then installed the Starter version- yet I am asked to turn off spyware Dr.
I think it also asked to reboot the PC on a new upload.

sethm1 · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 12:41 pm Post subject:

Forgot to add
1) The start up page says I have 192 days left (which I think what I have left on my paid version).

2) Version # is 5.5.0.178

wyrmrider · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:06 am Post subject:

It was recommended that you remove Ad-aware as it is bloated
HOWEVER
if you only use it as an on demand scanner
or are using the free version
all it takes is disk space
no resources
So I do not know what the objection is
no one scanner catches everything and using spybot or ad-aware as a backup scanner can't hurt

wyrmrider · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:10 am Post subject:

On Spyware Doctor
If you have the paid version why would you remove it and install the free version?
Best get these kinds of questions to the Spyware Doctor Forum or tech support (since you have a paid version)
Any Spyware Doctor experts lurking?

sethm1 · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:44 am Post subject:

Why switch from the paid version to the free?
With the paid version, the PC has to reboot after updating and if I choose to turn it off. I just want a simple to use program.
Also curious if other Spyware Dr users out there.

roger_m · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:27 pm Post subject:

sethm1 · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:39 pm Post subject:

I'll try the disable the OnGuard suggestion.
Though seems this program wants to reboot way too often for me.

roger_m · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:18 pm Post subject:

Tarq57 · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject:

wyrmrider · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:11 am Post subject:

Thanks for the background info on ad-aware 2007
The version I used to use does not run anything in background
can that process be turned off?
Ad-aware 2007 and Sunbelt Counterspy(as of mid year) do not support Vintage Windows and I have over 100 vintage windows machines that need cleaning from time to time

Tarq57 · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:09 am Post subject:

wyrmrider · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:13 pm Post subject:

for vintage windows

Spyware doctor, Spybot Search and Destroy, A squared,
pest patrol?
Pest patrol had a version which provided real time protection but no removal (scan only)
and a version which which did removal but no real time protection-sorta like Ad-aware SE
sort too bad
Sunbelt had an excellent product was GIANT

Webroot Spy Sweeper has evidently dropped vintage support and EWIDO/ AVG never had it

but the protection schemes seem to be the way to go

datababe · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:19 am Post subject:

I pop WinPatrol first thing on any Windows box I build for myself. Bear in mind it's not an anti-malware/virus tool per se, but it will monitor a heck of a lot of stuff happening in the background on your pc, and can really help put YOU in the driver's seat. Wink

I think it's also a good educational tool - though it can be a little scary to see all the things Adobe Acrobat tries to do on install.... Rolling Eyes

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wyrmrider · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:37 pm Post subject:

Sure
I use Scotty and CCleaner Spywareblaster iespyads (eventhouh I use firefox) etc but I am sorry to see Counterspy bail

wyrmrider · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:58 am Post subject:

I hope everyone noticed that BO clean is now freeware

I like products who show their updates on Spyware Warrior
so go to Updates forum for links--

BO Clean supports vintage Windows including WFWG 3.11