Does NOD32 Catch Adware?

[Marc39]

Just installed NOD32 yesterday. My issue is a lot of adware that attaches to my computer, like DoubleClick software. I manually delete the software in my temporary files but 2 seconds later, 50 new DoubleClicks appear in the temporary file. Is NOD32 supposed to catch this crap or do I need separate software? thanks!

[funkydude]

It is designed to catch adware but like all other cleaners nod32 can't catch 100%. I suggest you download an on-demand scanner like spybotSD or malwarebytes and clean your system.

Just to be sure, are we talking about real malware here or cookies?

[Marc39]

{QUOTE-> It is designed to catch adware but like all other cleaners nod32 can't catch 100%. I suggest you download an on-demand scanner like spybotSD or malwarebytes and clean your system.

Just to be sure, are we talking about real malware here or cookies? <-QUOTE}

I think they are cookies but I also see DoubleClick, which I am thinking is adware--no? I'm getting voices and commercials emanating from my computer, which I also imagine is adware-related.

[funkydude]

DoubleClick tends to be cookies. You probably aren't infected, but I would do a scan to be sure. Whichever browser you are using, set it to block 3rd party cookies.

[siljaline]

You can blocking unwanted cookies This Way (http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/cookies.htm) assuming IE.

[Marc39]

Thanks a million for the advice! I just re-set the privacy settings on my computer, as advised, and, hopefully, no more commercials coming from my computer. Thanks, again.

[siljaline]

{QUOTE-> Thanks a million for the advice! I just re-set the privacy settings on my computer, as advised, and, hopefully, no more commercials coming from my computer. Thanks, again. <-QUOTE}
Your most welcome, you might consider running a HOSTS File (http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm), too :thumb:

[Jaki]

let me assume for the sake of argument it does, I would not bet my life on it to be effective.


Peace.

[Marc39]

{QUOTE-> let me assume for the sake of argument it does, I would not bet my life on it to be effective.


Peace. <-QUOTE}

Can you elaborate? What can I do to minimize adware?

[Jaki]

{QUOTE-> Can you elaborate? What can I do to minimize adware? <-QUOTE}

The first step will be to use firefox with adblock plus as an add-on. ~Off topic to this forum comments removed. - Ron~
Peace.

[Marc39]

{QUOTE-> The first step will be to use firefox with adblock plus as an add-on. ~Off topic to this forum comments removed. - Ron~
Peace. <-QUOTE}

I'm assuming Firefox is compatible with NOD32--Is this correct? Is Firefox superior to IE?

[Jaki]

{QUOTE-> I'm assuming Firefox is compatible with NOD32--Is this correct? Is Firefox superior to IE? <-QUOTE}

Yes firefox is compatible with NOD and indeed it is superior to IE.


Peace.

[siljaline]

Stating that FF is superior to IE is based on what data and/or information.
This thread has wandered OT...

[dsi-ap]

Try SuperAntiSpyware as i think this has taken the lead from ad-ware & spybot.

[Marc39]

{QUOTE-> Try SuperAntiSpyware as i think this has taken the lead from ad-ware & spybot. <-QUOTE}

Thanks. Is it compatable with NOD32 and isn't NOD32 supposed to get rid of adware?

[GES/POR]

{QUOTE-> Thanks. Is it compatable with NOD32 and isn't NOD32 supposed to get rid of adware? <-QUOTE}

It is very much so compatible and as far as spyware goes nod isnt particulary strong in that area like most av's where sas rules.

[Marc39]

{QUOTE-> It is very much so compatible and as far as spyware goes nod isnt particulary strong in that area like most av's where sas rules. <-QUOTE}

Thanks.

[Marc39]

{QUOTE-> Try SuperAntiSpyware as i think this has taken the lead from ad-ware & spybot. <-QUOTE}

Whao, installed the SAS software which found about 50 adware/spywares. Not a peep out of my computer, so far, from ads. Kind of bummed that the NOD32 software, which I paid for, didn't find them. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Kosak]

Super Antispyware could find 50 entries, but question is, what they was. ;)

[ASpace]

{QUOTE-> Super Antispyware could find 50 entries, but question is, what they was. ;) <-QUOTE}

Same applies for the so popular Malwarebytes AntiMalware.
MBAM detects just folders named like rogue appl. or picture files and flags them malicious/infected

[Marc39]

{QUOTE-> Super Antispyware could find 50 entries, but question is, what they was. ;) <-QUOTE}

Whatever they were, they were causing constant talking ads to emenate form my computer. Now, my computer is blissfully quiet.

[piranha]

Nod can help if you set it to protect against adware/malware/riskware and unwanted apps but.....

For adware and spyware dont count on Nod32 only, download and install SpywareBlaster and Spybot (Immunization). These protections runs as an host file i think...... Free download, free update and prevent the installation of spyware and other potentially unwanted software

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

http://spybot.com/index2.html

[ronjor]

Off topic post removed.