Adware, spyware FREE

@nugget (77)
July 23, 2007 3:46pm CST
hey guys im in a slight panic right now. I have ad-aware to scan my computer for spyware etc. I thought it was doing its job fairly well! I just downloaded Spy Doctor and done a scan straight away. It said it found 321 different applications , some of which were rated HIGH and ELEVATED. The thing is when i clicked to fix everything it took me to a registry page. i just wonder if it is just trying to make me buy it or if my computer really is infected. Are there any good FREE programs i can use? thanx
3 responses
Aloeli
@Aloeli (398)
• Portugal
24 Jul 07
there are a lot of programs you can use to clean your computer from spyware but i prefer one, Spy Sweeper it's very good and also clean your registry and cookies so try to use
nugget
@nugget (77)
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24 Jul 07
cool ill give it a try thanx
santuccie
@santuccie (3384)
• United States
24 Jul 07
Spy Sweeper is one of the very best, if you don't mind forking out the annual subscription.
darkness01
@darkness01 (1300)
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23 Jul 07
I reccomend you use spybot search and destroy. in my experience its the best anti spyware program and its totally free to use.
nugget
@nugget (77)
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23 Jul 07
awsome thanx for the help
d_hapke
@d_hapke (165)
• United States
24 Jul 07
I'll leave two comments: First - buy a MAC (LOL, no really, ... :0) Second - I was always told to use different programs cause they catch different things. I use spybot and adware and now AVG on my PC. OK - one more, always do a custom install and don't use all those toolbars and crap they try and install on your computer. If you become very protective over your PC, you'll have it a lot longer. I've had the same Dell for over 5 years with no major problems. But, I'm funatic about cleaning it, defragging, and so on.