Possibly Leaving FFR (need good anti-spyware)

[BCLR]

Well after a bit of debating I decided to maybe leave FFR. I doubt anyone will care since I did nothing to contribute or I am not popular. The reason is because recently I have been getting a huge amount of popups and they have been interupting my playing. I downloaded a anti-spyware program, but it works like crap. So I was wondering if anyone could send me a link to download something to get rid of the spyware/adware. If you could I thank you very much.

[-Fallen-]

Adware SE Personal
SP2

[gardyloo]

get firefox

[ToshX]

NOW!

[BCLR]

Originally Posted by -Fallen-

Adware SE Personal
SP2

As far as I can tell Adware SE Personal costs money and I can't find the download link for SP2. I'd switch to firefox, but I would have to ask my mom (since this is her computer), is firefox free? Because I was hoping to get a free Adware/Anti-Spyware since my mom doesn't want to spend money.

[ToshX]

Adware SE Personal AND Firefox are free.

[Spazzbite]

Microsoft Anti-Spyware works great, too. Firefox also has a built-in popup blocker, so you won't have to worry about popups any more.

[ToshX]

Firefox stops everything, it gave me a warning when I first got a PM as I have a box that pops up when I get a new PM. Also when I click on stuff at first I had to allow it to open in a new window. It works great.

[-Fallen-]

Originally Posted by BCLR

As far as I can tell Adware SE Personal costs money and I can't find the download link for SP2. I'd switch to firefox, but I would have to ask my mom (since this is her computer), is firefox free? Because I was hoping to get a free Adware/Anti-Spyware since my mom doesn't want to spend money.

Adware SE Personal is free.

SP2= Service Pack 2 which is at www.windowsupdate.com

[Synthlight]

Even if he switches to firefox, that will not rid his computer of the hundreds upon hundreds of spyware installs. I highly.. HIGHLY.. recommend Xoftspy, it catches about 10x the amount of spyware that Adware does but on the down side it costs money.

You can however run a scan with it for free.


http://www.paretologic.com/products.aspx

Cheers,

Synthlight

[ToshX]

But hey, if you talk to Lightdarkness he'll...er..."buy"...one for you maybe.
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Synth go on Halo 2 lol. If you do, make a post before you do so, because I am bored right now and if I have no one to play Halo with I'll stay here.

[BCLR]

Originally Posted by Spazzbite

Microsoft Anti-Spyware works great, too. Firefox also has a built-in popup blocker, so you won't have to worry about popups any more.

I was using Micorsoft Anti-Spyware and it deleted the files, then I rebooted and they were back, so I am looking for something else. Firefox I am not going to use since I would probably have to switch internet providers or soething my mom wouldn't allow. The Adaware SE Personal I googled and clicked on the first couple links and it said stuff about purchasing it (can't find the link you are talking about), and the SP2 and Xoftspy I am checking out.

<edit> I just did that free scan and found out I have at least 100 adware/spyware on my computer, so I need to get a program asap.

[dancingmaniac3]

I don't see how hard it is to find the download link for AdAware SE. I found this link off the lavasoft.com page within 30 seconds.

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-...bj=dl&tag=top5

edit:

Originally Posted by BCLR

Firefox I am not going to use since I would probably have to switch internet providers or soething my mom wouldn't allow.

Firefox does not use its own Internet Service Provider. you must be like 13 or 14 where your mom controls what you download. Just download firefox, its only a browser. It's not a new internet. It won't mess up any of your internet service provider settings or anything. It's just like using internet explorer, and no, internet explorer is not your internet service, its just a browser to use the internet. Anyway, i recommend you download firefox to prevent any spyware in the future.

[Krym]

NORTAN SPYWARE

they have a good rep for being the best

[BCLR]

Originally Posted by dancingmaniac3

I don't see how hard it is to find the download link for AdAware SE. I found this link off the lavasoft.com page within 30 seconds.

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-...bj=dl&tag=top5

edit:

Firefox does not use its own Internet Service Provider. you must be like 13 or 14 where your mom controls what you download. Just download firefox, its only a browser. It's not a new internet. It won't mess up any of your internet service provider settings or anything. It's just like using internet explorer, and no, internet explorer is not your internet service, its just a browser to use the internet. Anyway, i recommend you download firefox to prevent any spyware in the future.

Yes I am 14, but I will look into the firefox. Also an error pops up every so often with the popups saying that there is something wrong with the internet.

[Tps222]

Firefox is free. All you do is download it. Install it. Then, click on it, a pop-up will come up asking if you want to make this default browser, click yes. Then, import any of your mom's bookmarks, and re-name it Internet Explorer, and change the icon, she'll never know.

[tnyhwk900]

Originally Posted by Krym

NORTAN SPYWARE

they have a good rep for being the best

LOL OMG OMGOMGOMGMOG LOLOLOLOL

Sorry, but you don't know what you are talking about. Everything from Norton is known for being the worst (at least among the people that actually know anything about the subject).

Anyway, here's a breakdown of each one:

Spybot: Search and Destroy- Scans predetermined locations where spyware is known to hide. Probably the weakest popular spyware app.

Ad-Aware- Scans every file on your computer for signatures. I like this one, it's my 2nd favorite.

XoftSpy- Costs money, but is an extremely effective system folder scanner. 3rd favorite.

Microsoft AntiSpyware- Godly. Scans everything. This includes memory processes, every file and folder, and the entire registry. The removal procedures are incredibly effective; most programs only delete the file. 99% of spyware regenerates itself, and this knows it. It terminates the processes, checks for additional integration, etcetcetc. I love it, it's my favorite.

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Be sure to "buy" Registry Mechanic, as well. Run one or more of these removal apps in safe mode, then immediately run Registry Mechanic to clean up any registry entries that regenerate their files. Since the initial file is gone after the removal, and it can't regenerate itself in Safe Mode, the registry mechanic determines that the entry is useless and cleans it. Reboot, and you're all good!


THIS TOOK ME FOREVER TO WRITE. It had better fix your problem.

[Sera13]

i used norton, it seemed to do the job fine..boy was i wrong

[BCLR]

Originally Posted by tnyhwk900

LOL OMG OMGOMGOMGMOG LOLOLOLOL

Sorry, but you don't know what you are talking about. Everything from Norton is known for being the worst (at least among the people that actually know anything about the subject).

Anyway, here's a breakdown of each one:

Spybot: Search and Destroy- Scans predetermined locations where spyware is known to hide. Probably the weakest popular spyware app.

Ad-Aware- Scans every file on your computer for signatures. I like this one, it's my 2nd favorite.

XoftSpy- Costs money, but is an extremely effective system folder scanner. 3rd favorite.

Microsoft AntiSpyware- Godly. Scans everything. This includes memory processes, every file and folder, and the entire registry. The removal procedures are incredibly effective; most programs only delete the file. 99% of spyware regenerates itself, and this knows it. It terminates the processes, checks for additional integration, etcetcetc. I love it, it's my favorite.

---------------

Be sure to "buy" Registry Mechanic, as well. Run one or more of these removal apps in safe mode, then immediately run Registry Mechanic to clean up any registry entries that regenerate their files. Since the initial file is gone after the removal, and it can't regenerate itself in Safe Mode, the registry mechanic determines that the entry is useless and cleans it. Reboot, and you're all good!


THIS TOOK ME FOREVER TO WRITE. It had better fix your problem.

Lol. I hope it does. I already have Registry Mechanic and will try that tomorrow since I want to wait until my mom is out of the house before downloading anything. I tried using Microsoft's Anti-Spyware, but the Adaware/Spyware just kept regenerating. Since I am poor at computers how would I go about running my computer in safe mode?

[BCLR]

Originally Posted by BCLR

Lol. I hope it does. I already have Registry Mechanic and will try that tomorrow since I want to wait until my mom is out of the house before downloading anything. I tried using Microsoft's Anti-Spyware, but the Adaware/Spyware just kept regenerating. Since I am poor at computers how would I go about running my computer in safe mode?

<edit> I appreciate all the help everyone has been and all the links you have provided.