Clever Clogs
Posts: 634 
Location: Quebec
Location: Quebec
April 28th, 2007, 11:08 AM
I am working with Windows Professional XP which has a Firewall. I also have Ad-Aware and Spybot Search & Destroy. I also had a spyware blocker but it has been cancelled.
What I liked about my spyware blocker is that it ran continuously and often asked permission to allow downloads and certain updates. My Ad-Aware and Spybot don't do this! I have searched for other blockers and so far the one that seems no bad is Spyware Doctor.
Do you think that with XP Firewall that I need a spyware blocker? If yes do you have any suggestions.
I do not believe in paying for this when there are so many free ones but I am stumped with which one to chose.
Thank you for you help.
Sparrow
I am working with Windows Professional XP which has a Firewall. I also have Ad-Aware and Spybot Search & Destroy. I also had a spyware blocker but it has been cancelled.
What I liked about my spyware blocker is that it ran continuously and often asked permission to allow downloads and certain updates. My Ad-Aware and Spybot don't do this! I have searched for other blockers and so far the one that seems no bad is Spyware Doctor.
Do you think that with XP Firewall that I need a spyware blocker? If yes do you have any suggestions.
I do not believe in paying for this when there are so many free ones but I am stumped with which one to chose.
Thank you for you help.
Sparrow
Bright Spark
Posts: 315
Location: Atikokan, Ontario
Location: Atikokan, Ontario
April 28th, 2007, 12:33 PM
Quoting Sparrow
The best free configuration (IMO) would be: Windows Firewall turned off, download ZoneAlarm Firewall basic (free download from their website), AVG anti-virus, and keep Ad-Aware and Spybot installed, running scans once a week.
I am working with Windows Professional XP which has a Firewall. I also have Ad-Aware and Spybot Search & Destroy. I also had a spyware blocker but it has been cancelled.
What I liked about my spyware blocker is that it ran continuously and often asked permission to allow downloads and certain updates. My Ad-Aware and Spybot don't do this! I have searched for other blockers and so far the one that seems no bad is Spyware Doctor.
Do you think that with XP Firewall that I need a spyware blocker? If yes do you have any suggestions.
I do not believe in paying for this when there are so many free ones but I am stumped with which one to chose.
Thank you for you help.
Sparrow
What I liked about my spyware blocker is that it ran continuously and often asked permission to allow downloads and certain updates. My Ad-Aware and Spybot don't do this! I have searched for other blockers and so far the one that seems no bad is Spyware Doctor.
Do you think that with XP Firewall that I need a spyware blocker? If yes do you have any suggestions.
I do not believe in paying for this when there are so many free ones but I am stumped with which one to chose.
Thank you for you help.
Sparrow
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April 28th, 2007, 02:30 PM
Yep, I'll second snowles' recommendation, with the additional proviso that you make sure to keep Ad-Aware and Spybot up to date. Windows' Firewall isn't very good, and Spyware Doctor, while it's relatively inexpensive and works well, is a HOG on anything but a very high performance system.
Yep, I'll second snowles' recommendation, with the additional proviso that you make sure to keep Ad-Aware and Spybot up to date. Windows' Firewall isn't very good, and Spyware Doctor, while it's relatively inexpensive and works well, is a HOG on anything but a very high performance system.
World Police
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April 28th, 2007, 03:05 PM
I personally don't use any anti-spyware software. I find people who have spyware infested pc's, generally are reckless in what they install/view/download.
One excellent way to avoid spyware is not to use Internet Explorer. Install Mozilla Firefox with script blocker & ad blocker and you are one step ahead. I also agree with Snowles and Dexter's recommendation in regards to firewalls, the Windows Fireall only monitors incoming packets... zone alarm is a much better choice.
I personally don't use any anti-spyware software. I find people who have spyware infested pc's, generally are reckless in what they install/view/download.
One excellent way to avoid spyware is not to use Internet Explorer. Install Mozilla Firefox with script blocker & ad blocker and you are one step ahead. I also agree with Snowles and Dexter's recommendation in regards to firewalls, the Windows Fireall only monitors incoming packets... zone alarm is a much better choice.
. Also i have xoftspy which i run once a month, also a very handy tool to have.
