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    luvmyhondas Posts: 26, Reputation: 1
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    #1

    Mar 18, 2005, 07:06 PM
    Infected with spyware
    I have all the symptoms of spyware infection...

    Is there such a thing as free anti-spyware and where can I download it?

    Thanks
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    ScottGem Posts: 64,966, Reputation: 6056
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    #2

    Mar 18, 2005, 07:50 PM
    If you browse through this topic you will find several threads that list free anti-spyware.

    If you have XP you can get Microsoft's anti-spyware tool (its free). AdAware, Spybot, Spyblaster are all free highly regarded tools.
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    fredg Posts: 4,926, Reputation: 674
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    #3

    Mar 19, 2005, 06:05 AM
    Spyware
    Hi,
    Here are some free programs, with suggestions on how to use them:

    If you think you already have Spyware/Advertising Ware in your computer, run these as follows:

    http://www.security-related.com/download2.htm
    Download: SpyBot Search & Destroy; 1.3
    (If you use the Spyware Blaster free program, then don't set SpyBot to the Immunization feature)

    AdAware at:
    http://www.lavasoftusa.com
    Download: AdAware_SE

    CWShredder at:
    http://www.intermute.com/products/cwshredder.html
    (CWShredder is intended only for removal of CoolWebSearch files; placed as spyware on the harddrive). It is not a "stand alone" scan, but needs to be run. Download the free version by clicking on "Download stand alone version of CW Shredder".

    All 3 of the above programs run better and much faster when run in SafeMode.

    To get into SafeMode:
    Re-boot the computer, and immediately after starting up, Press and hold down, F8, at top of keypad.
    When the options show on the screen, use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard to select
    "Safe Mode".
    Press Enter

    It's best to run the AdAware scan first; 3 times; then re-boot.
    Then, run the AdAware scan again 3 times; then run the SpyBot. Then, run CWShredder.
    Re- Boot.
    Reason for running so many times:
    Some of these trojans' files can be deleted the first time; leaving some others; but on re-boot, they re-write the files that were deleted.
    Running multiple times deletes most of it the first
    Time.

    If you wish to have a great program, after you clean out Spyware/Advertising Ware:
    SpyWare Blaster 3.3

    http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html

    If you wish, please print out the above, so you can reference it later.

    Also, if you surf the net a lot, you really, really need these, or similar programs.
    The Spyware Blaster is the best I have found, free, that keeps stuff out of the computer, before it starts. It is not a scanner, but rather puts "definitions" of Spyware in Internet Explorer, in the Restricted Sites, automatically, and stops it.
    You can update all the above programs, sometimes on a weekly basis, to get the latest "definitions".
    Best wishes, and good luck,
    fredg
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    cremedies Posts: 304, Reputation: 0
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    #4

    Mar 20, 2005, 01:44 AM
    You may also try Spysweeper. It is not free but it does come with a 30 day free trial that may be used to help you get rid of your current spyware problem. After the 30 days, you can either purchase it or go with one of the free options that others here have mentioned.
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    luvmyhondas Posts: 26, Reputation: 1
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    #5

    Mar 21, 2005, 07:12 AM
    Thanks for the feedback!!

    Anything for Windows95?

    Thanks
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    thebriggsdude Posts: 1,096, Reputation: 53
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    #6

    Mar 21, 2005, 12:11 PM
    95 :eek: yeah they all should work. Unless they don't support it, go to the sites and check the requirements
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    luvmyhondas Posts: 26, Reputation: 1
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    #7

    Mar 24, 2005, 08:46 PM
    I reformatted my hard drive and loaded Windows 98. I was then able to load Adaware and Spyware Blaster.

    Thanks everyone!! I now have some peace of mind..

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