Re: Instead of Norton

Tech-Archive recommends: Repair Windows Errors & Optimize Windows Performance

Tony- I was questioning the ability to stop spyware,loggers,and such from
getting in to the computer. Of course I routinely run programs, previously
mentioned, to remove any that might get in.
SG
"Tony Meloche" <labombarder@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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shakey wrote:
Looked into this a little further this morning and now have a question
for you.
both Avast free and Avg free sound like good virus protection but neither
advertises that they catch spyware which is something McAfee does claim.
Am I missing something? Would I need a different program for this?
SG


Yes, in fact, the MVP's here recommend a minimum of two anti-spyware
programs. The two most commonly mentioned are AdAware and SpyBot, both of
which are free. One can catch what the other misses, and vice-versa. And
I wouldn't bet the farm on McAfee's ability to catch much spyware.
You should have a good anti-virus program and a couple of anti-spyware
programs, too. Two different things.

Tony

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