Re: Need opinions on the best Spyware removal utility

From: Shenan Stanley (news_helper_at_hushmail.com)
Date: 06/03/04 

Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 15:22:07 -0500

Ken Blake, MVP wrote:
> I used to run Adaware and Spybot Search and Destroy daily. Every
> day, each found things (normally cookies) the other didn't.
>
> Several months ago, I installed Spyware Blaster, which prevents
> spyware installations. Since doing so, Spybot Search and Destroy
> has never found anything and I've discontinued its use.
>
> Adaware still finds an occasional cookie (perhaps two or three a
> week) so I still run it.
>
> I think the best product, if you want a single one, is Spyware
> Blaster. If you're willing to have two, I'd add Adaware. I no
> longer use nor recommend Spybot Search and Destroy.

Ken,

One thing I have found to be true is that even running both, Spybot Search
and Destroy often immunizes against things that SpywareBlaster does not and
vice-versa. It's usually a 300-500 item difference. I think this
immunization feature (of both) is what keeps me using both. 

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