Free Anti-Spyware?

Blind_Io · February 2nd, 2008, 05:09 PM

Guys, I'm still in Utah and I don't have access to all my software at home. My laptop is starting to run really slow which usually means spyware.

Now, normally I would just save my settings and format the bitch, but I didn't bring any of my system restore disks or my optical drive.

What I need is something less than my "nuclear option" of a format to get my baby back up to snuff, preferably something free since I have anti-spyware software at home. I don't feel inclined to buy another copy.

Also, it must be downloadable since I don't have my optical drive.

Jacobfox · February 2nd, 2008, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Guys, I'm still in Utah and I don't have access to all my software at home. My laptop is starting to run really slow which usually means spyware.

Now, normally I would just save my settings and format the bitch, but I didn't bring any of my system restore disks or my optical drive.

What I need is something less than my "nuclear option" of a format to get my baby back up to snuff, preferably something free since I have anti-spyware software at home. I don't feel inclined to buy another copy.

Also, it must be downloadable since I don't have my optical drive.

spybot S&D or AVG free edition

IceBone · February 2nd, 2008, 05:11 PM

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the Interceptor · February 2nd, 2008, 05:14 PM

Try Spybot and AdAware.

Blind_Io · February 2nd, 2008, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacobfox

spybot S&D or AVG free edition

I looked at AVG (from the antivirus thread) the free version does not do spyware.

I will check those out. Thanks guys.

EDIT:
Is anyone else having problems with the AdAware site?

cvrefugee · February 2nd, 2008, 05:54 PM

Microsoft Defender

the Interceptor · February 2nd, 2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Is anyone else having problems with the AdAware site?

Works fine for me!

ABxCD · February 2nd, 2008, 06:53 PM

maybe the spyware itself blocks the page?

have you ever tried to kill the spyware manually? (by stopping the processes via the task-manager, deleting strange entrys in the registry-autorun and then delete the files manually)

should work fine as well in safe-mode (is that right for "abgesicherter modus" in english?)

73GMCSprint · February 2nd, 2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABxCD

maybe the spyware itself blocks the page?

have you ever tried to kill the spyware manually? (by stopping the processes via the task-manager, deleting strange entrys in the registry-autorun and then delete the files manually)

should work fine as well in safe-mode (is that right for "abgesicherter modus" in english?)

Very possible. You might have to download it on another computer and bring it over with a flash drive.

I also recommend Spybot and AdAware for getting rid of stuff. You might install SpywareBlaster after it's clean to help prevent further infection too.

phuckingduck · February 2nd, 2008, 09:02 PM

Spybot S&D and AdAware are my favorites, so I'll just nod and agree with everyone above me who already mentioned them!

Vette Boss · February 2nd, 2008, 09:05 PM

I've used SUPER AntiSpyware free version a few times with very good results, it was able to clean off what other programs left behind and even restore permissions and other settings the infections tampered with. It's a thorough bit of kit.

epp_b · February 2nd, 2008, 09:14 PM

Comodo Anti Malware

jeffy777 · February 2nd, 2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 73GMCSprint

I also recommend Spybot and AdAware for getting rid of stuff.

Yep, they each can find different stuff, so it's a good idea to use both.

Then throw in AVG to keep viruses out, and you should be all set.

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