Re: Spybot vs Ad-aware

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From: Alex Nichol (alexn.mvpdts_at_ntlworld.delete.com)
Date: 08/14/04 

Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 14:52:44 +0100

Paul Trimble wrote:

>I have both of these programs installed on my pc but prefer the interface
>and features of Spybot. Why do most people here recommend to install both
>programs, what does Ad-aware remove that Spybot dosen't?

Neither is perfect and it is desirable to use one fairly frequently with
the other as second string should you still be suspicious. And of
course always start by getting the latest updates

We tend to be cautious about recommending Spybot to novices. It is
rather easy to overdo things with it, and its Immunise feature can have
side effects they would not expect 

-- 
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K.  Alexn@mvps.D8E8L.org (remove the D8 bit)

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