Can people recommend one removal program over others? Reasons too please.
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September 10th, 2006 11:33 AM #1Bullfrog
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adware, spyware removal etc...
I know you believe you understand what you think I said. But I am not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I meant.
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. -Dr. Suess
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September 10th, 2006 02:29 PM #2Administrator
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Lavasoft Ad-Aware
Spybot Search and Destroy
Use BOTH of them, and you get almost everything. They are free.
I hear the Windows one helps also, but I think you have to register their stupid "Genuine Advantage" program, which means they track you, so fuck that.Capitalization is the difference between "I had to help my Uncle Jack off a horse." and "I had to help my uncle jack off a horse."
There is never a good time for lazy writing!
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September 10th, 2006 04:22 PM #3Moderator
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If you mean the pest known as the "Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool", I would not trust it further than I can throw it. It has been rumoured to delete more than just adware/spyware - Microsoft can code it to delete any file that they don't want you to have. And technically, according to the XP SP2 EULA, they're allowed to do so.Originally posted by Aristotle
I hear the Windows one helps also, but I think you have to register their stupid "Genuine Advantage" program, which means they track you, so fuck that.
When I'm setting up a computer with a fresh XP install (after completely wiping the hard disk, so there cannot possibly be any malware left), I'll get all the available updates - EXCEPT Windows GPA and Windows Malicious Software. Not that that's going to protect anyone; Automatic Updates will probably pick up both, if the buyer has a broadband connection of any sort.The man who gets angry at the right things and with the right people, and in the right way and at the right time and for the right length of time, is commended. - Aristotle (but not the Aristotle you're thinking of)
The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. - Albert Einstein
Mainly to keep a lid on the world's cat population. - Anon
I pressed the Ctrl key, but I'm still not in control!
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September 10th, 2006 04:23 PM #4Moderator
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Just as a matter of interest, I wonder if there is ANYONE in the whole world who actually thinks that it benefits the end user to have a "genuine" copy of Windows...Originally posted by Aristotle
I hear the Windows one helps also, but I think you have to register their stupid "Genuine Advantage" program, which means they track you, so fuck that.The man who gets angry at the right things and with the right people, and in the right way and at the right time and for the right length of time, is commended. - Aristotle (but not the Aristotle you're thinking of)
The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. - Albert Einstein
Mainly to keep a lid on the world's cat population. - Anon
I pressed the Ctrl key, but I'm still not in control!
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September 10th, 2006 04:25 PM #5Tree Frog
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Never heard of the word. What does "genuine" mean?
So rise, river, rise
Wash this place away
Clean my darkest soul so I can save it for judgement day
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September 10th, 2006 05:50 PM #6Bullfrog
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I thought using two spyware programs created a problem, with one seeing the other as a breach or problem.Use BOTH of them, and you get almost everything. They are free.I know you believe you understand what you think I said. But I am not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I meant.
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. -Dr. Suess
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September 10th, 2006 05:51 PM #7Tree Frog
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Never had that. And I use both Ad-aware and SpyBot S&D.Originally posted by kestra
I thought using two spyware programs created a problem, with one seeing the other as a breach or problem.So rise, river, rise
Wash this place away
Clean my darkest soul so I can save it for judgement day
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September 10th, 2006 06:37 PM #8Guest
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As do I.
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September 10th, 2006 07:54 PM #9Bullfrog
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well I just saved myself $50. Tried both, and found a good chunk of stuff.
Thanks fellas!!I know you believe you understand what you think I said. But I am not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I meant.
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. -Dr. Suess
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September 10th, 2006 09:08 PM #10DerykGuest
You can use multiple anti-spyware progs, but you can't use multiple anti-viri progs at the same time. They'll hose each other or hose each other and your OS.
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