I need info on selecting spyware and malware removal
By venshida
@venshida (4836)
United States
October 14, 2009 10:15am CST
I have windows vista, and I use basic AVG for my virus protection. I think I also have windows defender. I am not very computer literate so I am thinking I don't have enough computer protection. What I need to know is do I need to add a spyware and malware removal protection? I read about a couple free ones such as Malwarebytes,Spybot, and Ad-ware. Have you tried any of these what's your opinion.
4 responses
@animestan (321)
• Canada
14 Oct 09
Hey, I have a great solution for you. Microsoft Security Suite. Its a free download (its in beta stage) www.microsoft.com/Security_essentials
Some reviews claim that this is even better than NOD32(a software i currently use, and Im going to decide to switch and try out microsoft's)
Hopefully this heps you out!
@jersey86 (1348)
• Philippines
14 Oct 09
I have tried of the anti virus/anti spyware that you mention but i more confident w/ the malwarebytes it really removes spy wares from my pc.
i heard also avast is really good why not try at for your self.. Download avast
restart your pc into safe mode and install avast,it will run a boot-time scan to get sure to detect known virsus and malwares while they are inactive..
after it finishes,you should download Spyware doctor-Free edition you will find it on http://www.download.com ,it will make your system clean of the spywares and malwares which Avast and other antiviruses cant detect,Spyware doctor will provide you an on-time guard for your system against spyware threats.
For being more sure that your system is clean,you can download Malwarbytes antimalware and SUPERantispyware,they r both free,you can find them on http://www.download.com they will work as On-demand scanners ,but they will be very helpful in detecting any malwares on your system.
@Ayoosh16 (194)
• India
19 Oct 09
Use ESET SMART SECURITY FOR YOUR VISTA PC. It has the highest virus detection by any of the ANTIVIRUSES(http://en.wikipedia.org/ESET_NOD32_antivirus#reception). iT UPDATE ITSELF ONCE AN HOUR AS WELL HAS IT OWN ANTIVIRUS. For malware scans, malware bytes is the software to go its a freeware and can be downloadfrom http://www.download.com.
