Spyware and virus question...

**tazmaster** · 08-24-2004, 01:22 AM

Spybot Serch and Destroy is an excellent product.

Use it. Fix the problems it finds. Then immunize your PC and install the blocker for IE.

AVG is a really good, free anti-virus program. Be aware that it catches some things that other do not. This is because most AV programs ignore some adware/spyware. When using AVG keep in mind that many websites (35MB for example) will try to get you to install an application when viewing their pages or attempting downloads. AVG may detect this as a virus.

Some say it is BS, while others think it's a good thing that AVG draws your attention to these things.

If you don't have a firewall, I would recommend Sygate Personal Firewall. It is also free. Firewalls are mandatory these days.

08-24-2004, 01:22 AM	#4
tazmaster A mark's mark Posts: 84	Spybot Serch and Destroy is an excellent product. Use it. Fix the problems it finds. Then immunize your PC and install the blocker for IE. AVG is a really good, free anti-virus program. Be aware that it catches some things that other do not. This is because most AV programs ignore some adware/spyware. When using AVG keep in mind that many websites (35MB for example) will try to get you to install an application when viewing their pages or attempting downloads. AVG may detect this as a virus. Some say it is BS, while others think it's a good thing that AVG draws your attention to these things. If you don't have a firewall, I would recommend Sygate Personal Firewall. It is also free. Firewalls are mandatory these days.