What is the best:\n1. Anti virus\n2. Spyware blocker\n3. Malware blocker\n\n\nit doesnt need all need to be in 1 program, i just need some opinions on what to get.  it doesnt have to be free either
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1. Nortons systemworks\n2. spybot\n3.  nortons systemworks & spybot & for extreme baddies also use adaware.
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The Best One by far is Mcaffee hands down. Norton places a heavy "footprint" on your computer everything slows down once it's installed. If you want a headache get Norton. As for Mcaffee? Don't go out and buy it from the store because it also puts too many files on your puter. Go online to their website and download the "Web Version" It's pretty cheap I think 14 bucks a year and best of all it will check for updates on it's own everytime you access the internet. It's quiet, runs in the background and is always up to date. I've tried bunches of AV, and I think this is the best!
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Spybot search and destroy.....for other malware try ad-aware SE...these are both free. For viruses I have tried Norton and McCafrey, but I hated them. I use AVG 7.1...It is free and works like a charm. Windows defender is not very good. I have XP SP2 and use the three I listed above earlier. Good Luck!!
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First of of what kind of virus protection program do you have? I'd say the best are security suites such as Panda Software, Norton and maybe Zonealarm Security Suite.\n\nYou'd also need spyware and virus scanners and there are plenty of free quality one on the net. \nex. Spybot Search and Destroy or Webroot Spysweeper\n\nHere's a link for spyware guide \nhttp://www.firewallguide.com/spyware.htm\n\nAnd last of make sure your firewall is enabled and just make sure that you know fully what you're downloading from the internet.
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I've been in this business for many years, answering this question for over 15 years. Just antivirus software alone will help no-one.\n\nProtecting from spyware and protecting your IP address are needed first, and that means you'd want to purchase a firewall, antispyware, and antivirus software.\n\nBuying an internet security suite combines all three programs and lowers your price.\n\nYou want free? Try Zone Alarm (free version of firewall), Adaware (free spyware software), and Avast (free antivirus software). This is a great free combo.\n\nIf you want to pay for the best Suite, I would purchase Zone Alarm Suite. Thats the best (better than ANY free solution because it cryptically checks files for authenticity, something freebies do not do) and easiest to use, in my opinion. Norton is huge and inneffective. Mcafee misses too much. Zone Alarm is VERY LIGHT on system resources.  Good luck!
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info and directions here...\nhttp://www.spywareguide.com/product_show.php?id=469\n\nfyi: whenever i find an unknown program, i google it, or if you prefer, yahoo it. Oodles of info available!
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Go into the control panel.  There should be, depending on what your control panel is set to, some link to add/remove programs.  Go through that and remove anything you don't want.\n\nAlso, it's probably a good idea to install and run an anti spyware program.  I always like Spybot Search & Destroy:\n\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/
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1.Antivir It's free\n2.Bitdefender free\n3.Dr.Web Cureit. It's free (TRY FIRST)no installation needed.
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Howdy\n\nI have a few Free Antivirus programs I can reccomend to you.. I have tried all of the following and liked them! :O)\n\nhttp://www.avast.com/ avast!\nhttp://www.free-av.com/ AntiVir HBEDV\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/ AVG Free Edition\n\nAlso, if your willing to experiment (this product as of now is still in testing)\nhttp://www.windowsonecare.com/ Windows OneCare Beta\n\nIf your fine with forking over a couple bucks, I have another solution -- I am VERY satisfied with the current version of Norton Systemworks. (http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoffice/products/internet_security/nav2006/index.html ). This program is worth every cent, you won't be sorry!\n\nIf you would like to use Norton Antivirus for Free, along with many other tools (Adaware Personal Edition, for deleting spyware) it IS that is possible... You will have to download it through the google pack, which URL is provided here:\nhttp://pack.google.com/\n\nAlso, Check with your ISP (Internet Service Provider).  They are the people that connect you to the internet.  Sometimes your ISP can provide your with AntiVirus for free. (Netzero, AOL, comcast, etc, do.) :O)
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I have tried virtually all of the free spyware removal programs offered and found that only two of them live up to their hype:\n\n1. Spybot Search & Destroy\n2. Spyware Blaster\n\n1. SpyBot-Search & Destroy 1.4\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html\n\n2. SpywareBlaster 3.5.1\nhttp://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html\n\nSpyware Blaster prevents spyware from being loaded on to your computer (through a list of known spyware and malware sites, which are added to your "Restricted sites" security section in your browser, after you have installed the program and activated all of the protection in its database) and it works silently in the background.\n\nBoth of these programs are freeware of course.\n\nI am not a big fan of Ad-Aware, regardless of all of the wonderful testimonials from others as to *how well* it works. While it does find and clean adware per se, what it usually detects are minor threats (like MRUs - whoopee). I believe that the free version of Ad-Aware is extremely overrated, but you should still try it yourself and arrive at your own conclusions.
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Istall firewall protections, antivirus protections, spyware protections, and adware protections on your computer. I just dealt with this. The programs that come with your computer unfortunately aren't that great. I have some great programs on my pc right now, and the best thing, they are all free. AND MY PC IS VIRUS FREE!!! \nHere is what I use, and have no problems.
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For Anti-Virus I like AVG Free, http://free.grisoft.com/ (there is also Avast!, http://www.avast.com/ and Anti-Vir, http://www.free-av.com/ but the free version of Anti-Vir does not support automatic updates).\n\nFor anti-spyware I currently have all of the following installed on my PC (and they're all free):\n\nWindows Defender, http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx\nAdaware SE Personal, http://www.lavasoft.com/\nSpybot S&D, http://www.safer-networking.org/\nPrevx Anti-Intrusion, http://www.download.com/Prevx-Home/3000-8022_4-10364927.html\nSpywareBlaster, http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/\n\nFor a firewall I like Sygate Personal Firewall (which was recently discontinued but you can still get it from various download sites), http://www.tucows.com/preview/213160 but it's not for the novice user, if you like ease of use then ZoneAlarm is probably your best bet but I found it to be lacking in the area of customization.\n\nIf you want to prevent pop-ups just use Firefox instead of IE though no browser or pop-up blocker stops everything.
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AVG Free anti-virus, and the updated version of Windows Defender is the best combo to combat viruses and spyware.  Run those two applications and it should get rid of a good deal of it.  The really good spyware is tough to clean off.  If you are still having trouble with spyware after you run those, I would recommend a trustable computer technician.  They would definitely be able to clean your PC for you.  Good luck.
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i would definitely get an updated anti-virus program just to be safe I personally use mcafee just my preference I also use Xoftspy anti spy-ware and another program called ccleaner that i got in an email from xoft but if I were you id probably invest in something a little newer so i could get the most recent virus updates to alleviate virus and other probs
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spyware terminator is best free out there  http://spywareterminator.com  it works greatand can have more than 1 as long as dont run at same time.anti virus programs clash.but this 1 is real nice.
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i believe ur talking about these:\nAVG Free edition (antivirus)\nMcAfee Stinger (backup scanner)\nLavasoft Ad-Aware SE (antispyware)\nSpybot Search & Destroy(also antispyware)\nZoneAlarm (firewall)\ntheir all very good programs thy run great (even AVG free haha) and best of all theyre freeeeeeeeeeeee.\n(get em off download.com)\n;)
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Hi! I have a few good programs (that I have been trying thoroughly over the past few months) that are great for removing pesky spyware from your pc.  Either of the following two would work fine:\n\nSpybot Search and Destroy:\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\n\nLavasoft Adaware Personal Edition:\nhttp://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/\n\nAlso, in the upcoming version of Windows (named Vista), there is a chance we may have antispyware software integrated at no extra fee! (http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx )\n\nAnd finally, CCleaner (CrapCleaner) is a great freeware programming for deleting junk files, effectively speeding up some areas of your PC that can slow it done over time.\nhttp://www.ccleaner.com\n\nGood luck, you won't regret using these programs.