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Best Anti-Spyware

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Kiran.dks
Kiran.dks Original post #1
Oct 6, 2006 at 5:32 PM
Which is the best free anti spyware available now? I am presently using Counter Spy. Rate your best one. Windows Defender is also considered as the best free antispyware for genuine windows users.
Third Eye
Oct 6, 2006 at 8:03 PM
kiran.rkk said:
Which is the best free anti spyware available now? I am presently using Windows Defender. I heard a lot about Adware and Spybot. Are these better than Windows Defender? Which are you using?

Spyware Doctor !
Anand_RF
Oct 6, 2006 at 8:52 PM
Most reviews rate webroot spy sweeper as the best. But it's paid.
Tech Geek
Oct 6, 2006 at 9:12 PM
Spyware Doctor

can anyone tell me how to past a thread
Third Eye
Oct 6, 2006 at 9:51 PM
Tech Geek said:
Spyware Doctor

can anyone tell me how to past a thread

What do you mean ?
anandk
anandk #6
Oct 6, 2006 at 10:32 PM
good freewares : ewido anti-spyware, adaware
good paid ones : spywaredoctor, spysweeper
Choto Cheeta
Oct 6, 2006 at 11:05 PM
hey guyess whats wrong with SpyBot Search n Distroy ?? dont u guyess trust it any more? to me... its still the best ...
~Phenom~
Oct 6, 2006 at 11:17 PM
Lavasoft adaware is the best.
n2casey
n2casey #9
Oct 7, 2006 at 12:53 AM
@ Tech Geek

If u r asking to start a new thread, just goto Digit Forum & click on any section where under which U want to create a new thread. In the upper-left, U will find New Thread, just click on it for starting a new thread.
anandk
anandk #10
Oct 7, 2006 at 12:57 PM
saurav_cheeta said:
hey guyess whats wrong with SpyBot Search n Distroy ?? dont u guyess trust it any more? to me... its still the best ...

spybot detection rate is said to have decreased in recent times....
Kiran.dks
Kiran.dks #11
Oct 7, 2006 at 4:35 PM
anandk said:
spybot detection rate is said to have decreased in recent times....

What do u think of Windows Defender? Is it effective? I am using that with Avast! and Sunbelt Kerio Firewall..
47shailesh
Oct 7, 2006 at 7:11 PM
Use Adaware Along With Spybot Search And Destroy They R The Best Combo To Handle Malwares

And Do Not Forget To Keep Ur Sys Update Otherwise Any Combination Can Be Forged
Tech Geek
Tech Geek #13
Oct 7, 2006 at 8:15 PM
Thanks to n2casey.
mAYHEM
mAYHEM #14
Oct 7, 2006 at 8:26 PM
Webroot Spy Sweeper and Lavasoft Ad-Aware.
ssk_the_gr8
Oct 7, 2006 at 9:23 PM
best free anti spyware-- microsoft windows defender
it has the highest detection rate
PainKiller
Oct 7, 2006 at 11:35 PM
lavasoft ad-aware and spybot search and destroy.
personally, i use ad-aware only ;)
Kiran.dks
Kiran.dks #17
Oct 7, 2006 at 11:40 PM
Thanks for your feedback guys. I think its better to stay with Windows Defender. Googling windows defender reviews also suggests the same. It has the best detection rates.
anandk
anandk #18
Oct 8, 2006 at 10:33 AM
kiran.rkk said:
What do u think of Windows Defender? Is it effective? I am using that with Avast! and Sunbelt Kerio Firewall..

its good. i use it too.
but check these

*review.zdnet.com/4520-3688_16-6456087-1.html?tag=zdfd.shop.img1

*www.malware-test.com/antispyware.html
Kiran.dks
Kiran.dks #19
Oct 8, 2006 at 11:30 AM
anandk said:
its good. i use it too.
but check these

*review.zdnet.com/4520-3688_16-6456087-1.html?tag=zdfd.shop.img1

*www.malware-test.com/antispyware.html

Thanks for those links anand. But a confusion..
CNET rates Lavasoft Adware as best
Malware test lab rates ‧ Sunbelt CounterSpy: 35.71%
and ‧Lavasoft Ad-Aware: 15.87%!! :confused:

Such a huge variations in reviews??
N
NomadFox1 #20
Oct 30, 2006 at 10:16 PM
I've been using AVG antivirus with AVG antispyware, since the AV is free and the AS has a free trial. None of the reviews seem to bench AVG, how do you guys think it performs?
Kiran.dks
Kiran.dks #21
Oct 30, 2006 at 10:20 PM
NomadFox1 said:
I've been using AVG antivirus with AVG antispyware, since the AV is free and the AS has a free trial. None of the reviews seem to bench AVG, how do you guys think it performs?

If you are thinking of free versions, go for these:
Antivirus:avast!
Spyware:Windows Defender/ Paid: Counter Spy
ssk_the_gr8
Oct 31, 2006 at 12:54 PM
NomadFox1 said:
I've been using AVG antivirus with AVG antispyware, since the AV is free and the AS has a free trial. None of the reviews seem to bench AVG, how do you guys think it performs?

AVG antispyware is actually ewido antispyware which is best in the business

& u know how good avg free(av) is..

so keep using it like i am
busyanuj
busyanuj #23
Oct 31, 2006 at 4:24 PM
Lavasoft Ad-aware works fine.
Besides, it's absolutely free for personal use.
thewisecrab
Nov 2, 2006 at 3:28 PM
I use Advanced Spyware Remover and Lavasoft Adaware SE personal....
chesss
chesss #25
Nov 2, 2006 at 9:26 PM
best anti-spyware is: A LIMITED USERS ACCOUNT!!!
M
Nov 3, 2006 at 10:44 AM
Use the following freeware combo
Keiro Personal Firewall
Spybot S&D
Adaware Personal SE
sysfilez
sysfilez #28
Nov 3, 2006 at 10:46 AM
webroot spy sweeper is de best. use it to belive it.