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What's a good program for spyware and adware?

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Tweedz
Tweedz
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Heya, I was wondering what a good program that you can get (a free one would be nice) that can see if my computer is infected with adware or spyware, and maybe one that can do both get rid (if I have any) and prevent my computer from getting any future mishaps. I currently use NOD32 for virus and ZoneAlarm for my firewall (love both btw). Also I've heard that having a program for adware and spyware really slows down your computer, any sugestions?

Thanx

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thegeek
The Geek
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Best bet is to install SpyBot or Ad-Aware, and just run a full manual scan of your system.

It's true, any anti-virus or anti-spyware application is going to slow down your computer if it's running in real-time.

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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NOD32 seems to do those things.
Are you using the full program or a trial version?

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Tweedz
Tweedz
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Im running the full program of NOD32 but it only says Antivirus. Can it really do all of that I would def be happy if it did but doesn't seem to say anything about adware or spyware....

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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This is what I looked at.
http://www.eset.com/products/nod32.php

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Tweedz
Tweedz
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Awesome thanx as you can tell im rather new to all of this and most of these programs I've installed and got were other given to me or installed by my friend, interesting to know that it can do all of that since it only says antivirus on it :P

Thanx again guys :)

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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Does it have a version number on it?

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Tweedz
Tweedz
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Eset NOD32 Antivirus 3.0.551.0
and the Virus signature database: 2596 (20071017)

P.S Do you sleep lol j/k

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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That's the one I looked at
Yes, when I close my eyes. Why?

Does NOD32 update itself regularly?

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Tweedz
Tweedz
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Maybe your just on when I am but you seem to be all over when I post on these forums within mins ;)...don't get me wrong I love it! Get instant responses using these forums and it's awesome, anyways yes it does it updates everytime there is a new antivirus instantly don't have to set it on a date or time (of corse you can manually update it if you wish to do so). I just looked into it more and it seems to say Maximum protection Antivirus and antispyware but nothin about adware. I mean adware and spyware are totally two different things, right?

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thegeek
The Geek
Posts: 2059

I happen to be in front of my computer at home right now... and I've got a desktop feed reader checking every 2 minutes or so.

Also I'm supposed to be getting some work done, and I'm procrastinating by writing forum posts instead =)

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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But,The Geek. You do it with such a nice smile :)

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thegeek
The Geek
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I suppose it's a good thing, with whs gone we need some extra coverage =)

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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Seems to be going OK at the moment

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thegeek
The Geek
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True, but we still miss him!

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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Absolutely.

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jack7h3r1pp3r
jack7h3r1pp3r
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for sure

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Br3NK
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hi..whs, will be back,,one week..

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