Comments on: What’s the best spyware detection software? How about Registry Cleaners?

By: Abstract

Abstract — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:02 +0000

First off, you’re using two programs that are known to use up alot of resources (slow your computer down), Mcafee and AOL. Also, anything related to AOL "is" spyware, get rid of it completely. Uninstall Mcafee, and replace it with "AVG" anti-virus, it’s light on resources and it’s FREE!! You want a good free firewall, get "SunBelt Kerio", it’s TOP-RATED!! To clean out your registry after uninstalling these programs, use "CCLeaner". DO NOT, and I mean, DO NOT ever use "Internet Explorer" as your browser, it’s a spyware magnet…..use "FireFox" instead.

Get "AVG" anti-virus here…….
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1

Get "SunBelt Kerio" here……..
http://www.sunbelt-software.com/

Get "CCLeaner" here……..
http://www.ccleaner.com/

Get "FireFox" here………
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/

As far as spyware cleaners, you’ll want to make sure that you install the free top-rated best. You’ll need "AdAware SE", "SpyBot Search & Destroy" and "Spyware Blaster".

Get "AdAware SE" here…….
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

Get "SpyBot Search & Destroy" here……..
http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html

Get "SpyWare Blaster" here…….
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Be sure to install, update, and run, all of the above mentioned software, only after, you have uninstalled those other two programs……and be sure to keep them updated regularly, at least, twice a week. You should have a MUCH smoother running system afterwards.

By: Lyvy

Lyvy — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:02 +0000

Ensure that the drive that has the swap file (usually drive C) has at least 500mb free. If the swap file doesn’t have enough space to work, it will greatly reduce the performance of the computer.

By: lanks20032003

lanks20032003 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:02 +0000

u can try lavasoft but honestly, there are no good softwares. I have faced with this problem many times and the best choice is to reformat

By: drizzt_234

drizzt_234 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:02 +0000

For free anti-spyware/scumware/malware:
Ad-Aware – http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1

SpyBot – http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?tg=dl-20&qt=spybot&tag=srch

For a free registry cleaner, try Eusing
http://www.download.com/Eusing-Free-Registry-Cleaner/3000-2094_4-10561828.html?tag=lst-0-1

By: Jack G

Jack G — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:02 +0000

My vote goes for Norton. They have a long history of successful commercial software.

By: Demetri N

Demetri N — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:02 +0000

i would recommend trend micro or Norton anti virus they both come with a firewall and virus protection and they can update there virus protection libraries daily so not even the newest virus can affect your computer Ive had Norton for 6 years and i haven gotten a bug yet.

By: Manjeet Virk

Manjeet Virk — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:02 +0000

Spyware Cleaner:

AD-Aware http://www.lavasoft.com
TrendMicro AntiSpyware http://www.trendmicro.com

Registry Cleaner:

Tune-Up Utilities http://www.tune-up.com
Registry Mechanic http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic

By: Mad Jack

Mad Jack — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:02 +0000

I know of 2 very good FREE Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware programs
The first can be found at http://free.grisoft.com/
AVG Anti-virus Free and Ewido Anti-Spyware
The second can be found at http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
This site has FREE anti-virus, anti-spyware, and a good free firewall. Other good free programs here, but I haven’t tried them yet.
I’ve tried the programs from both locations with excellent success. I recommend either location.

By: Hiten

Hiten — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:02 +0000

I am using "Spybot Search and destroy" for spyware cleaning and more importantly "Blocking" spyware, CCleaner to clean up unwanted, useless files (generally .tmp and .log files) also It also cleans registry quite safely. Avast antivirus and Freeware version of ZoneAlarm for Firewall.

ADVANTAGE : All these are absolutely "FREEWARES" and more so because they are Fully Functional for basic users, unless you are a professional and would like to use these utilities on an "advanced user" basis. What’s more, ALL are extremely light on system resources, resulting in minimal slowing down of computers.

By: Kneedeepinlife

Kneedeepinlife — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:55:02 +0000

My favorite registry cleaner is ccleaner, its free! My dad uses Advanced System Optimizer which works better, but costs money. there is a 30 day trial of it though!