Spyware Remover free GAOTD ???

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by acr1965, Aug 18, 2008.

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  1. acr1965

    acr1965 Registered Member

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    acr1965, Aug 18, 2008
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  2. stapp

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    It's got a terrible write-up on the GAOTD comments page.

    Like you, I'm not planning on using it either.:)
     
    stapp, Aug 18, 2008
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    No Thanks
     
    SIR****TMG, Aug 18, 2008
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    AskingAlexandria, Aug 18, 2008
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  5. doktornotor

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    No, thanks, after yesterday's bonus RelevantKnowledge bundled spyware, which is yet awaiting the response of their stuff which "guarantees" a 100% CLEAN. NO ADWARE! NO SPYWARE! offers, I think I'll respectfully decline and never ever touch their "free" software again.

    GAOTD :thumbd: :blink: :gack: :mad:
     
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    doktornotor, Aug 18, 2008
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  6. The_1337

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    If you look at the website, the testimonials talk about ContraVirusPro which looks to be a rogue.

    First adware and now rogue?
     
    The_1337, Aug 18, 2008
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  7. frstplce

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    GAOTD certainly goes to both ends of the spectrum. A couple of weeks ago we get A-squared, today is Spyware Remover.

    I suggested people avoid it over on the sites comments page. The good news is they are getting the registration for free, so even as a likely rouge, at least people won't be duped into paying for it.

    As a piece of anti-spyware software though, I think it is pretty useless. No update feature, so no signatures. No real-time protection either. I feel sorry for the people installing this thing and thinking they are getting a good deal.
     
    frstplce, Aug 18, 2008
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    I saw it last night and I added comment #25 before I went to bed.

    Their site and testimonials are a joke. They and Contra virus are listed as rogue here and here.
     
    innerpeace, Aug 18, 2008
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  9. curious george

    curious george Registered Member

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    it looks like a sham. if you go to their website, and look on the bottom left...the whole deal with virus activity oh "high"...kinda leads me to believe its a fake. when isn't virus activity high?
     
    curious george, Aug 19, 2008
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