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Old 06-17-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Default I need a (free)spyware/virus remover

Long story short, my PC has contracted a virus and I need to get it off. Do any of you know of a free spyware remover that actually removes the spyware on your computer? Because all the ones I've come across thus far have been bullshit; simply scanning the computer but not doing anything about it until you buy it.

Please and thank you.
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Default Re: I need a (free)spyware/virus remover

Have you tried AVG? My AVG loves me long time.
I'd stay away from Norton...it's a bit of a bitch.
Remember there is no anti-virus software out there taht stops every single one...there's always a possibility of a virus leaking in.
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Default Re: I need a (free)spyware/virus remover

Norton is good for finding what's on your computer, but not necessarily removing it. You could also get a some "free" antivirus programs, but you want to be careful to not get a virus while trying to find one.

I like using Bazooka to find out what's on there, and then they give you details on how to manually remove the thing.
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Default Re: I need a (free)spyware/virus remover

Ad-Aware from Lavasoft is the anti-spyware program I tend to use with good results.
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Default Re: I need a (free)spyware/virus remover

AVG all the way
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Default Re: I need a (free)spyware/virus remover

Yeah, I use AVG, ftw. Actually, they just released an update, so it should be sweet.
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Default Re: I need a (free)spyware/virus remover

AVG 7.x something is Free and will be working properly until it's superceded by 8.0 on June 25. It will get off whatever you have if it's updated properly.

Get Spybot Search and Destroy. Another free program that will clean your registry and seek and destroy spyware.

Remove adware with Ad-Aware ... very easy to use and good.

All of these are free off of download.com ... and yes they are legally free and work fine. You won't get any malicious shit when getting these off of that site. On a side note, I wouldn't get AVG 8 as it seems pretty buggy right now. After my AVG expires I'll have to search for a new one or an alternative.

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Default Re: I need a (free)spyware/virus remover

Thanks guys, I used AVG and it seems to have done its job.
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