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Discussion in 'Virus and Malware Removal' started by night98, Dec 20, 2003.

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  1. night98 Newcomer, in training

    what is the best free firewall to get rid of spyware and all those annoying pop ups? please reply immediately:confused:
    night98, Dec 20, 2003
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  2. StormBringer Newcomer, in training

    Well, for spyware, I'd recommend Adaware or Spybot S&D. For free firewall, probably Zone Alarm. For Popups, I hear good things about the google Toolbar addon for IE.






    PS: this would have been best put in Misc. Software
    Moved by sngx1275 :)
    StormBringer, Dec 20, 2003
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  3. XtR-X Newcomer, in training

    I think Norton Internet(/Personal) Security is the best. They also block ads.
    XtR-X, Dec 20, 2003
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  4. StormBringer Newcomer, in training

    I use Norton Personal Firewall myself,and like it, but he asked for "free" options.
    StormBringer, Dec 20, 2003
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  5. XtR-X Newcomer, in training

    Oops... again... you know I always miss those circumstances... freeware shareware, etc.

    But, if you pay just a little for top notch security, you'll be happy.

    Of course, don't come saying that I can still be hacked. Anyone can still be hacked.
    XtR-X, Dec 20, 2003
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  6. Rick TechSpot Staff

    The best free firewall is disconnecting your network cable. :)
    Rick, Dec 20, 2003
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  7. Tarkus TechSpot Ambassador

    to remove spyware then adaware and spybot, for a free firewall then I like Zone Alarm, paying for ZA Pro isn't a bad idea either. And to end popups I recommend getting Firebird browser or you can get Google Toolbar (with popup blocker) for IE here...

    http://toolbar.google.com/
    Tarkus, Dec 21, 2003
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  8. olefarte TechSpot Ambassador

    I agree with Storm and Tarkus, Zone Alarm, Adaware, and Spybot. But I like MyIE2 for my browser, it has a popup stopper and a lot of other great features.
    olefarte, Dec 21, 2003
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  9. RealBlackStuff Newcomer, in training

    I use Agnitum Outpost Pro Version 2 with the Avant browser.

    The free Outpost (version 1) I can heartily recommend, it beats the free Zonealarm. http://www.agnitum.com

    Either version of Outpost, combined with (free) Avant take care of all popups, never see them.
    RealBlackStuff, Dec 21, 2003
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  10. Nodsu Newcomer, in training

    In addition to ZA and Outpost I can recommend Kerio Personal Firewall. Against spyware pretty much only choices are Ad-Aware and Spybot. Best popup stopper is the one built into the browser ("browser" as "almost anything but IE").
    Nodsu, Dec 21, 2003
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  11. night98 Newcomer, in training

    thank you for your help i think i will go with zone alarm. :approve:
    night98, Dec 22, 2003
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  12. SubKamran Newcomer, in training

    SubKamran, Dec 25, 2003
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  13. Crybabytek Newcomer, in training

    Rick's best free firewall...

    Now Rick that is funny! LOL It really works well with AV apps. too! In fact, I suspect that the very best protection against any kind of intrusion is probably to hit the power button and turn the whole darned thing to the "Off" position. But then I digress... ;-) :D
    Crybabytek, Jan 1, 2004
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  14. Crybabytek Newcomer, in training

    I have Zone Alarm Pro, (got booted up by ZA from the "free" edition to "try out") MRU Blaster, SpywareBlaster, Spybot Search and Destroy, and even tried - OMG! AdAware 6, AVAST AV app. and I for one don't understand any of them! I have "reached the end of what I should know" and haven't a clue how to get to the beginning of "what I should sense".

    The only two I do like are SpywareBlaster and MRU. At least I "understand" them.

    Gosh I hate having to read the Encyclopaedia Britannica just to figure out how to optimize an application so that I can maximize the benefits. I like programs that I can set and forget.

    Sniff sniff, boo hoo hoo.

    I think I'm maxed out learning new stuff. I'm supposed to be enjoying my Retirement not trying to become an IT Expert.:-[

    But that's just me....

    P.S. Can't even type anymore..typos drive me nuts when I see them.
    Crybabytek, Jan 1, 2004
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  15. Crybabytek Newcomer, in training

    Ooooh, I wouldn't argue with a guy with a pistol! :dead:
    Crybabytek, Jan 1, 2004
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  16. Bartender802 Newcomer, in training

    For popups I use "Another IE popup killer"
    Bartender802, Jan 15, 2004
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  17. Crybabytek Newcomer, in training

    Don't know about that...

    Originally posted by Bartender802

    Reur: comment about spelling.

    It tend to think that there are more typographical errors (typos) than actual "bad spelling". Haven't read all two million posts to test the theory, but I prefer to err on the side of kindness. I know that when I've made a typo myself, I fool feelish as I ought to know better. So long as I get the gist of what is being said, poor spelling doesn't really bother me all that much. :eek:
    Crybabytek, Jan 16, 2004
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  18. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT

    Personally I recommend Tiny Personal Firewall, it is small and doesn't bother you, while doing an excellent job of keeping people out.
    poertner_1274, Jan 17, 2004
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  19. Masque TechSpot Chancellor

    I've got to agree with Sub on all counts here. At least for me they've been flawless.

    Just my $.02
    Masque, Jan 17, 2004
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  20. Th3M1ghtyD8 TechSpot Paladin

    Guess that rules out a Smoothwall Linux Box http://www.smoothwall.org/ then.
    Th3M1ghtyD8, Jan 19, 2004
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