what free anti-spyware would you recommend?

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  1. Norton360

    Norton360 Registered Member

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    And what free anti-spyware would you recommend? Comodo as firewall, Avira/AVG as antivirus, but still we need an antispyware. :doubt:

    Thanks,
     
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  2. WSFuser

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    Re: Antivirus + Comodo FW v3

    SUPERAntiSpyware is a good choice.
     
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  3. Norton360

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    Re: Antivirus + Comodo FW v3

    Yes mate but free version doesn't have Real-Time protection:ouch:
     
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    Apart from Windows Defender, I think the only resident free one is SpywareTerminator.
     
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  5. Vettetech

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    You dont need real time spyware protection. To me thats overkill. I scan once a week with SuperAntiSpywaree and Spyware Terminator. Both are free.
     
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  6. WSFuser

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    Its not exactly defined as antispyware, but you could try Comodo BOClean.
     
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    Re: Antivirus + Comodo FW v3

    Sometimes it's worth stepping up and supporting the companies that are providing all these quality software packages by purchasing their upgraded versions..... :)
     
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  8. Victek

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    I use Spyware Terminator (ST) along with AVG. ST is under continuous development and getting better all the time. I agree that real-time antispyware is necessary - don't leave home without it :cool:
     
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    AdAware has a free version.
     
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  12. EliteKiller

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    It's also one of the worst anti-spyware apps out there with substandard detection rates. AAW falls flat on its face when it comes to today's malware, especially trojan and smitfraud detection/removal.

    Since it appears that the OP is looking for one with real-time protection you simply cannot beat SAS Pro w/ lifetime updates for $20. If one cannot afford to spend $20 then you might as well ask Santa for a a subscription. :D
     
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  13. Norton360

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    Ok my friends. Thanks to you all.
     
    Norton360, Dec 7, 2007
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  14. Victek

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    Is SAS on sale? The web site says $29.95 for the pro version :cool:
     
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  15. EliteKiller

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    Install the pro version and update it to get the special url in the popup/update info window. Otherwise if you uninstall you get a special popup window with the $19.95 lifetime update offer. Even at the regular price of $29.95 it's a steal. :cool:
     
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    I agree.
    Plus you don't get real-time protection from the free version of AdAware either.
     
    the Tester, Dec 9, 2007
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