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412464 2005-12-13 21:37:00 Hi there!
Can anyone advice on free spyware removal software or should one just buy one and not hunt for freebies?
at the moment I am scanning my PC using Bulletproofs soft. It is free scan, but costs $42 Nz .
Thanks
taly (5956)
412465 2005-12-13 21:44:00 Well, theres a FAQ on the free anti-spyware software here.

Adaware, Spybot.

There's Xoftspy, but this isnt free, and trojan remover also removes spyware, but this isnt free either.

Just keep windows up to date, dont install dodgy software, or go to dodgy sites. Or download dodgy software, with P2P programs.
Speedy Gonzales (78)
412466 2005-12-13 22:09:00 Another good FREE one is "A2 squared"

Can get it here "www.emsisoft.com
WhiteWolf4 (3713)
412467 2005-12-13 22:21:00 Anyone know a good spyware removal software that is accurate? Coz, some softwares detects different things, and some dont. I dont know wat is a good spyware removal Software.

Thnx =)
Naruto28 (7236)
412468 2005-12-13 22:37:00 Anyone know a good spyware removal software that is accurate? Coz, some softwares detects different things, and some dont. I dont know wat is a good spyware removal Software.

Thnx =)
Allof the ones mentioned by the previous posters0Spybot, Adaware, A2) are free and reasonably accurate. I use those plus SpySweeper, SpywareBlaster and Winpatrol.
Sultan_Emerr (7444)
412469 2005-12-13 22:55:00 Thanks for now taly (5956)
412470 2005-12-13 23:06:00 Anyone know a good spyware removal software that is accurate? Coz, some softwares detects different things, and some dont. I dont know wat is a good spyware removal Software.

Thnx =)
You should always use more than one for that reason.
Read the FAQ here - its got all the main ones listed...
pctek (84)
412471 2005-12-13 23:12:00 I use the standard suite, AdAware, Spybot and CCleaer, and run scans in Safe Mode and thought the various comps I deal with were pretty clean till I checked into Trendmicro's Housecall online and that found a few more, so a good idea to run an online scan every so often as well. All in the excellent FAQ. mark c (247)
412472 2005-12-14 17:08:00 Thnx =) . Can someone explain to me wat is the difference between a-squared free and a-squared personal? I got a-squared personal 30 day trial, will it go back to a-squared free after 30 days?

Thnx =)
Naruto28 (7236)
412473 2005-12-14 19:46:00 Go to the A2 site and find out what the diff is.

I doubt trials revert to a free version after 30 days. Thats why its called it trial. It runs out.
Speedy Gonzales (78)
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