Comments on: Whats the BEST adware spyware removal software?

By: Karma-boY

Karma-boY — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:17:19 +0000

Hey! Never underestimate programs of good reputation, such as Ad-aware and Spybot S&D. None of them, or ANY other program are ‘complete’ on their own, but they surely ‘continue the job where they other has left off’ - In other words they all ‘complete’ each other.

If you really want to be a ‘pro’ like you say, considering carrying with you most of the known ones! Bellow, I’ll give some ‘must’ programs, both free & pay (you decide what to include what not to):

>> SPYWARE / ADWARE / ETC.
(Freeware:)
- Spybot S&D
- Winpooch
- Windows Defender (Beta 2)
- Hijack This (NOT for removal - for detection)

(Payware:)
- Ad-Aware SE Enterprise Edition 2005
- Spyware Doctor Enterprise 2.0
- SpySweeper Enterprise
- CounterSpy Enterprise

>> ANTIVIRUS / ANTITROJAN / ETC.
(Freeware:)
- McAfee AVERT Stinger (addition to other antivirus)
- avast! Virus Cleaner (addition to other antivirus)
- Clamwin

(Payware:)
- NOD32 Antivirus System
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus Business Optimal
- Trend Micro Enterprise Protection Strategy
- Panda EnterpriSecure
or even
- Panda WebAdmin Antivirus (remotely install, configure and monitor the protection of an entire organization)

>>>> NOTE: Since you have “a repair business and you’re looking for the best”, bare in mind, that common viruses might be disinfected from a system with one of the above-mentioned software. But in many cases, for some viruses the only 100% realiable method of disinfection is restoring the system from backups. Therefore, if you are going to start protecting your clients PC while it’s in ‘fresh condition’ (newly formated, etc.), ALWAYS make sure they have a backup!…

PS. While at it, download a couple of Rootkit scanners to keep up with the latest dangers ‘in fashion!’

…Good Luck!

By: Demon

Demon — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:25:50 +0000

i will say Ad-aware, Doctor Spyware and Spy Sweeper!!!

they are all time best adware/spyware software!!

By: ferna8004

ferna8004 — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:49:51 +0000

There is not one doit all program, use adware, spybot, a-squared, hijackthis (be carefull what yo do with this program), an ofcourse keep those programs up to date.

By: dharden1205

dharden1205 — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:36:33 +0000

Try downloading these items to a CD instead of a flash drive:

Ad-Aware SE (unless it is a business with more than 10 computers)
Spybot Search & Destroy
Microsoft Windows Defender
WinPatrol

AV–AVG(unless it is a business with more than 10 computers)
Firewall — Sygate or Zone Alarm(unless it is a business with more than 10 computers)

Businesses with more than 10 computers need to buy specially licensed products.

By: deatheaterisme

deatheaterisme — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:40:52 +0000

just try “spy sweeper” from webroot
very effecient but you need to subscribe to get full features to remove the spy or adwares
if not subcribe, it can only detect what spy or adwares are currently running on your computer

By: burninglegion3868

burninglegion3868 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:48:01 +0000

there are a couple out there that are good -
some of the following that I have are:
NoAdware (this one costs $$$)
Ad-Aware SE (free)
Spybot Search & Destroy (free)

there are others out there - just got to search for them
here’s where you can go to download Ad-Aware SE:

By: gecko_au2003

gecko_au2003 — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:32:00 +0000

Lavasofts personal adware SE as per above, microsofts antispyware beta ( Which I think they are starting to call something different but cant remember what they are going to call it now )

This page lists some other pieces of software with regards to anti virus and anti spyware :

Also ( which is more commonly known as clam av that has been ported to windows by the open source community is a good anti virus to have, Also avast is pretty good but in my opinion took up more resources then I liked, maybe that was just me.

ewido and spy sweeper are also 2 other good anti spyware pieces of software
and ( MIght be worth while going to download.com and searching for anti virus and anti spyware on there as they have a lot of downloads as well.

There are a few other open source anti virus apps as well so they might be worth while checking out.

By: Allie

Allie — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:20:59 +0000

Ad Aware is the best you’ll find. It’s free, and you can get updates for free as well. Also, if you use Mozilla Firefox instead of Internet Explorer, you won’t get as much spyware on your computer.

By: Ric

Ric — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:08:50 +0000

Try Windows Defender from. It’s free, and unlike previous suggestions, gives you “live” protection, which means it stops spyware/adware before it infects your PC.

My favorite antispyware software is SpySweeper, from. It’s US$30, but it’s the best at detecting and “live” stopping most threats. It’s really worth its price.

SpySweeper and McAfee Antispyware are considered by IT pros as the best tools for spyware removal.

By: joespeed29

joespeed29 — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:31:29 +0000

haha at the previous answers…c’mon he said he DIDDNT want all the ones you guys listed(spybot adaware etc)…=/ i agree with using mozilla forefox…. simply download the program and enjoy, its very user friendly and easy to navigate through