Re: adware/spyware

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From: Pricey-2003 (Pricey-2003_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/07/04 

Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 12:29:04 -0700

Ad-aware & Spybot
I found them via a Yahoo search.
BEWARE ! Further reading suggests that pop-up ads,spyware and trojans will
cloak themselves as anti virus and spyware swatters. Sorry if I am using the
wrong terms but I am not an expert - just a computer user who is fed up of
pop-ups and spyware. The above two seem to be trustworthy and simple to use.

"Panthers007" wrote:

> Oops! I'm a goof(part time!)! Wrong address. That's the discussion forum.
> Here you go:
>
> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>
> That will get you the free download.
>
> Mea Culpa,
>
> Dave
>
> "Panthers007" wrote:
>
> > An excellent software program to prevent these critters from getting in at
> > all in the first place is SpywareBlaster, which is freeware - no cost. Go to:
> >
> > http://www.wilderssecurity.com
> >
> > for a free download. SpyBot Search and Destroy is great for getting these
> > invaders out, as is AdAware. This shoots 'em dead on the doorstep! Be sure to
> > keep it updated.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > "Fergie" wrote:
> >
> > > Ad-aware & Spybot
> > > Do a google search to find the download sites.
> > > (Also check out the other suggestions that will probably follow this!)
> > > "mmleroux" <mmleroux @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:8417CBB0-EDE0-43A2-B188-D395871DB684@microsoft.com...
> > > > how do you remove without buying
> > >
> > >
> > >

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