Need help removing adware...best free removal software?

grannylib

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Mon Nov-17-03 11:51 AM
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Need help removing adware...best free removal software?

I am looking for a good program to remove the dang adware crap that has been slowing my PC - I tried SpyHunter but that only seeks, won't destroy without purchase.
Anyone know of a good site that will allow free download of not only search program but destroy also?
Thanks very much for any assistance anyone can provide!

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Fenris

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Mon Nov-17-03 11:53 AM
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1. AdAware seeks and destroys for free

Pretty good. Don't have an address though. SpyBot's also good, although I forget whether or not it's free.

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LynneSin

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Mon Nov-17-03 11:54 AM
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2. Lavasoft Ad-Aware

Edited on Mon Nov-17-03 11:54 AM by LynneSin

Here's a link so you can download it.

http://download.com.com/3000-2144-10214379.html?tag=lst-0-1

It's the best one out there!!

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Blue_Chill

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Mon Nov-17-03 12:09 PM
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6. Yup just be sure to download all the latest updates

or else you will once again be infected by the spyware bastards.

BTW - anyone know why it's still legal to load your PC with shit without telling you?

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La_Serpiente

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Mon Nov-17-03 11:54 AM
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3. Ad Aware

http://download.com.com/3000-2094-10045910.html?legacy=cnet

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pocoloco

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Mon Nov-17-03 11:59 AM
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4. I use "Spybot-S&D", don't know if it's the best though.

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Turbineguy

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Mon Nov-17-03 12:06 PM
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5. Spybot is pretty good

I also use Spyware Blaster. this is available through Webattack.com

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tridim

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Mon Nov-17-03 12:10 PM
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7. I run AdAware daily

and it catches everything. I average about one trojan per day even though I run a tight firewall and a popup stopper.

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grannylib

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Mon Nov-17-03 12:11 PM
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8. Thanks much, all! Will give one of these a try.

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YellowRubberDuckie

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Mon Nov-17-03 12:15 PM
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9. And be sure to check for updates often for AdAware...

I updated just the other day, and it found 127 new registry keys and values. Oh, and I also had a trojan. But my system is working sooo much better now.
Duckie

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