How do you remove spyware, malware and their cousins?

What would be the best antivirus & antispyware software to buy?

It all depends on the malware infecting your system . With 100,000 different types of malware it is important to know the exact one.

Run an online virus scan like ESET Online Scan (http://spywarefighter.blogspot.com/2008/09/eset-online-scan.html)

And you need the essential anti spyware tools (http://spywarefighter.blogspot.com/2008/09/3-steps-to-remove-spyware.html)

Hi, red grasshopper121

There are a lot of anti-virus and anti-spyware programs that a person could choose from to buy. I like to use the free ones that are available. What I currently use is ZoneAlarm coupled with AVG Free Edition. If you do a Google search for either of them, and include the word Free in the search. You will be able to find them. I rarely have any problems with spyware or viruses.

I'm sure that there will be others who will come along to address your question.

Thanks!

I just really want something that will get rid of my computer problems.

Time to read through the maintenance tips in this thread: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/computers-beginners/frequently-ask-questions-about-computers-233870.html

Should I buy a 2008 Antispyware/anti virus software or 2009?

Here's a couple links to reviews, Bitdefender is listed as #1, personally like Kaspersky for myself

AntiVirus Software Reviews 2008
AntiVirus Software Review 2008 (http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/)

PC Antivirus Reviews | 2008 Antivirus Software (http://www.pcantivirusreviews.com/)

But should I buy 2008 or 2009?

Go with 2009, but the ratings will still be consistent as far as they are listed in the reviews

Thanks for that!

How do I get rid of malware ihave windows one care

If you're using Windows OneCare, you'll have to point your questions at them and their forums:

Windows Live OneCare (http://forums.microsoft.com/windowsonecare/default.aspx?siteid=2)

I doubt many power computer users here use nor recommend this particular product.

I am deciding on buying an antispyware/antivirus software. I wanted to know if you can use windows xp programs for window vista?

Yes in some cases, best to check with the supplier.
I have to ask WHY are you paying money for a security solution!?

There's no other way to get rid of my computer problems.

Errrr yes there is.
For starters do a full scan from here: TREND MICRO HouseCall 6.5 (http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/)

Sorry It didn't work for me.

Can all the Anti spyware/Virus software detect and remove all of your computer problems?

As I mean by that is will they all pick up the same problems.

I wanted to know, how do you know that the virus and the other problems are removed from your computer after you removed them?

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