Re: SpyBot

From: Jim Macklin (p51mustang[threeX12)
Date: 11/30/04


Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 23:52:02 -0600

I use both Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D and find that they are
safe to use if you follow the directions. SpyBot has more
"tools" built-in and both programs can delete or change
registry entries. I have never had any problems with either
program on my computers and have been very careful about
keeping the system clean. I have also used SpyBot and
Ad-Aware on other computers that had hundreds of bad files
(one had over 400 hits with SpyBot) and all ran much faster
after cleaning.

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"Shenan Stanley" <news_helper@hushmail.com> wrote in message 
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| CuriousG wrote:
| > I've just downloaded SpyBot Search and Destroy to my 
computer.  My
| > wife tells me that several of her friends have had 
problems after
| > downloading this type of software.  Is SpyBot safe????
|
| If used correctly, yes.
| Lavasoft AdAware is another application you should 
consider.
|
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| <- Shenan ->
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