Ad-aware vs Spybot

[hotlips69]

I've been using Ad-Aware & Spybot for ages and they complement each other, but I also recommend using Spy Sweeper (www.webroot.com) which finds spyware that the other 2 miss!

I've proved this time & time again and always run Spy Sweeper after the other 2 just to make sure.

 

[vassil3427]

Originally posted by hotlips69
I've been using Ad-Aware & Spybot for ages and they complement each other, but I also recommend using Spy Sweeper (www.webroot.com) which finds spyware that the other 2 miss!

I've proved this time & time again and always run Spy Sweeper after the other 2 just to make sure.

I just tryed the Spy Sweeper program and I highly recommend it. It found 3 programs Ad-Aware did not.....

 

[Liquidlen]

Originally posted by Masque
Hey Rick, you know you can right-click in the field and "select all", right?

And I agree with realblackstuff.....use both and you'll be covered.

Now if I could find that Mail Washer link alluded to in another post.

Edit: Google's my friend. Got it!

Masque I have used Mailwasher , Spamkiller Although they are fine programs . They use the principle of large straining type lists to screen your email based on user reports.Too bulky.
Read up up on this program.http://www.digiportal.com/ Choice Mail One ( I am not trying to promote ,Just an opinion) It is small and simple and I prefer it's different approach to spam.
Let me know what you think.

 

[jshields13]

Masque - If you are interested in Mail Washer, you should be able to find it at www.mailwasher.net I just checked through Google, and it's there.

 

[Didou]

So a typical Spyware search would consist of a run of AdAware, followed by Spybot & finish it off with Spy Sweeper ?

Wouldn't it be simpler not to install any progs ?

 

[agissi]

Originally posted by Didou
Wouldn't it be simpler not to install any progs ?

Um, no. Progs were made for a reason.. gotta use whatcha gotta use

 

[olefarte]

To start up an old argument again, ,here is another review/test of Ad-aware and Spybot. I suppose the only way to really not have any spyware/adware is to do what Didou said, don't download anything . So, I guess I'll have to continue to use these programs..