POPUPS like CRAZY. Need a software recommendation

[WayneTeK]

I need two recommednations:

1. Anti virus
2. SPYWARE REMOVER software.

Any combo would be apprecaited.

 

[BlueWeasel]

AV: Antivir (free, monitoring) or the other free online scanners
Spyware: MS Antispyware, Ad-aware, Spybot, Spywareblaster

 

[SkyBum]

I've been using Lavasoft's AdAware and Spybot Search and Destroy in combination for quite some time now with excellent results. Each has strengths in areas the other lacks. There are many other decent apps out there which will serve you well, I just have not had enough experience with many others to make a recommendation.

I would add though that AdAware free version is one helluva good place to start.........

As for AV software, I have yet to find an anti-virus app that does not piss me off at one time or another. Good luck with that one

 

[thesurge]

first run-

Ad-Aware, Microsoft Anti-Spyware

then-

Online Panda Antivirus

then-

CleanUp!

then-
Post hijackthis! log at a knowledgable/active in spyware removal forum (like www.geekstogo.com)

 

[Schadenfroh]

See my sig

 

[John]

WayneTeK, you've been around long enough to know that you should read the stickies.

 

[Unkno]

delete all spyware and adware first, then run zonealarm, it has a pop-up blocker

 

[CKent]

If it's at the point where you're getting a ton of popups despite running a good spyware scanner, you may be due for a reinstall - and a user level account. Stop using IE, and those P2P programs you use to d/l goat porn are full of spyware too, so I'd advise against reinstalling them.

 

[replicator]

I found Web Root Spy Sweeper to be terrific at removing some spyware that was resistant to spybot and lavasoft adaware.

It has a subscription model, but you can run the 14 day trial if you are in dire need. I did this recently for my GF's machine, and it worked wonderfully.

 

[Nextman916]

WayneTek why are you getting so many popups huh????

 

[orion23]

The problem with ad-aware is that is doesn't load ad-watch automatically. The programs is installed but nothing is really protecting you. MS antispyware is a better choice since it runs at startup as default.

 

[Xyclone]

1. Spybot S&D
2. Stop watching so much pr0n...........................................................................
.......just a joke
3. ???
4. Profit!

 

[WayneTeK]

Originally posted by: Nextman916

WayneTek why are you getting so many popups huh????

haha. not me.. it's for a friend. my system is spanking clean... i just haven't been updated with the latest software lately so i'm OUT OF IT.... i know what i posted was a noob question, but i'm strapped for time and i just wanted to know..

thanks for all the replies.

 

[Rottie]

ZoneAlarm Pro 5 suite and Goggle Toolbar has built in popup blocker. The best of both worlds.

 

[The Green Bean]

Firefox

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[xgsound]

Originally posted by: replicator
I found Web Root Spy Sweeper to be terrific at removing some spyware that was resistant to spybot and lavasoft adaware.

It has a subscription model, but you can run the 14 day trial if you are in dire need. I did this recently for my GF's machine, and it worked wonderfully.

Same story for me on various relatives machines. Spy Sweeper worked well and worked fast. MS Anti spyware is pretty good too. See http://www.theflyingpenguin.com/penguin_blog.shtml#spyware-removal if you want more complete and current info.


Jim

 

[kamper]

Originally posted by: The Green Bean
Firefox

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Wait, firefox detects/removes viruses and spyware now too?

 

[MangoTBG]

If the guy has adaware and is still getting popups while on the desktop (no IE running) sounds like it could be look2me or winfix which require more than just antispyware software to remove...those are nasty little buggers. Definately get a hijackthis report and post it.

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: BlueWeasel
AV: avast! (free, monitoring) or the other free online scanners
Spyware: MS Antispyware, Ad-aware, Spybot, Spywareblaster

Fixed.

 

[MangoTBG]

check this thread out

 

[JK949]

PcTools has a free adware / spyware program that has caught more junk
than Spybot and adaware combined 2 times over. PaniceWare has one
of the best rated free popup stoppers out there. I use all of the above
mentioned programs and have had a clean computer. The one problem
with PanicWare is it tends to stop popups you want and you have to close it.
Spyware Blaster also works good at keeping junk out in the first place.
All of these are free.