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AVG Anit- Spyware, Ad-Aware, or both?

Discussion in 'Virus and Malware Removal' started by Chelsie, Feb 6, 2008.

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  1. Chelsie Newcomer, in training

    I have AVG Anit-Spyware 7.5
    But not Ad-Aware.
    Do I need both? I feel like I remember someone saying that I only needed AVG.
    Chelsie, Feb 6, 2008
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  2. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter

    No

    And actually neither, they usually take up system resource

    Use these programs when scanning for Spyware, then I usually remove them. It really depends on your browsing habbits.

    Mind you, to fully scan for Spyware and alike, you need lots of programs.
    That's why the Viruses/Spyware/Malware, preliminary removal instructions
    http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic58138.html
    was introduced
    kimsland, Feb 6, 2008
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  3. mopar man TechSpot Ambassador

    Yes, I agree with Kimsland, you don't need both, and don't use them constantly. AVG A-S takes up much of my system resources.
    mopar man, Feb 6, 2008
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  4. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe

    Bobbye, Feb 7, 2008
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  5. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter

    Which fully goes against myself and "mopar man", but I suppose that's where personal choice comes in (and browsing habbits)
    kimsland, Feb 7, 2008
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  6. Route44 TechSpot Ambassador

    Ad-aware free is no longer supported. It hasn't been for over a month.
    Route44, Feb 7, 2008
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  7. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe

    AdAware 2007 has a free version. There is also paid AdAware 2007 Pro and AdAware 2007 Plus.

    http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php

    Please note that I stated AdAware 2007 Free, not just AdAware Free.

    As to the choices, yes, as long as we have choices, the world will remain free. When the choices go, most everything else follows closely.
    Bobbye, Feb 7, 2008
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