Re: How do you block adware?

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From: Justin (jwj_at_usc.edu)
Date: 07/06/04 

Date: 6 Jul 2004 16:45:50 -0700

Hi and thanks,

I think some things can install w/out permission via ActiveX.

These three free downloads are working for me:

Adaware:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/

Spybot:

http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10122137.html?part=104443&subj=dlpage&tag=button

Spyblaster:

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

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