um ok this info is quite basic and im sure most people know it. and what is with these tutorials on what to use?

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Originally posted by mad_onion
um ok this info is quite basic and im sure most people know it. and what is with these tutorials on what to use?

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You shouldnt regret at all. Just use the users suggestion to make them better, like you did for the Firewall thread, and keep up the good work !

Just make your screenshots smaller not to mess up the thread layout

thanks for the anty Ad-ware link
I was needing that

I also advice Spybot S&D, for explorer immunity and blocking bad downloads:


(click to enlarge)

and SpywareBlaster, wich prevents spyware from installing in the first place (works together with Spybot S&D, but can also be run separate).

I specialise in Spyware and Adware removal jobs.

I currently have the following Applications installed on my clients computers.

Ad-Aware SE  ~ 4's  ~ FREE
Anti-Spyware (Microsoft) ~ 2's ~ FREE
Spyware Blaster ~ 3's ~ FREE
Spybot S&D 1.3 ~ 4's ~ FREE
Spyware Doctor ~ 3's ~ TRIAL
Spy Sweeper ~ 5's ~ TRIAL
Reg Mechanic ~ 4's ~ TRIAL
Window Washer ~ 3's ~ TRIAL

More than 95% of problems users encounter in computers these days are due to Spyware, Adware and Other Malware nasties.

You can download all these files (legal versions) from my website, www.Niles-Lair.tk Soon

But for now they are available (some illegally) from www.nsane.tk


My last client had over 1500 cases of Spyware/Adware on her machine and over 15,000 bad Registration entries and 2 Viruses

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Originally posted by Absorbation
Spy ware collects personal data and files, which include your passwords and credit card numbers.

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nice thread, usefull for me, I got Adaware but it doesnt remove eveything, ill try the microsoft one, thx again

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Originally posted by lp15
nice thread, usefull for me, I got Adaware but it doesnt remove eveything, ill try the microsoft one, thx again

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Spyware Can collect passwords and cedit card details.

These aren't very common at all and usually do not actually cause any harm, I've come across various internet explorer toolbars with key loggers built into them, these are very sneaky bastards and like to lurk underneath your start bar

Yet as i say they are extremely rare and i doubt you'll ever get one

It's so tempting to post that "WOW Old news is so exciting" but... I won't because he's trying to help people.

Bacily to sum it up adware and spyware "Spys" on you. There programs that are made by large company’s set out to spy on what you do on your computer. Then they pump either ads or more spyware into your computer based on the actions they have recorded you doing on your computer. Spyware is a pain in the butt because it slows your computer down and will crash your computer if the computer becomes to overloaded with spyware.

I do recommend running more than one spyware remover because each program does a different thing and takes out different kinds of spyware. For example I use Microsoft Anti-Spyware, PestPatrol and Spyhunter.

PestPatrol finds the files that could be possible spyware and also find a huge variety of spying programs such as, trojans, adware, malware, spyware, and so on. It also blocks spyware cookies.

Microsoft Anti-Spyware protects you from incoming spyware programs. It will block spyware from coming in and changing options in your computer. It’s also a nice and easy program to use and scan your computer with.

SpyHunter is for the deep down spyware that likes to hide in the tiny holes in your computer.


With these three my computer stays spyware free.

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Originally posted by Fukafly
Spyware Can collect passwords and cedit card details.

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