Which AntiSpyware should I choose?

tsSecure · 05-19-2006, 08:18 AM

Which AntiSpyware should I choose for a laptop?

1) Webroot Spy Sweeper
2) Spyware Doctor
3) Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE PLUS with Ad-watch
4) Trend Micro AntiSpyware
5) Tenebril SpyCatcher
6) Sunbelt CounterSpy

**uripyores** · 05-20-2006, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsSecure

Which AntiSpyware should I choose for a laptop?

1) Webroot Spy Sweeper
2) Spyware Doctor
3) Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE PLUS with Ad-watch
4) Trend Micro AntiSpyware
5) Tenebril SpyCatcher
6) Sunbelt CounterSpy

My personal choice is;
AdAware
Spybot
Microsoft Windows Defender
all available free for home use.

With a firewall and Antivirus program also.

tsSecure · 05-20-2006, 05:46 PM

I like Ad-Aware SE Personal but theres no real time protection, and I like Spybot Search & Destroy but there real time protection is not that good.
Windows defender i dont like at all.

**nickster_uk** · 05-20-2006, 05:56 PM

Pest Patrol offers a pretty good real time protection - I use version 4.4 (I think) as I like the GUI but i'm not sure this is available to download anymore but it uses the same definitions / lists as the latest versions/builds so i'm sticking with it.

Also, SpySweeper is pretty good too.

**uripyores** · 05-20-2006, 07:20 PM

I agree Spysweeper is good. [though it's not free I don't think]

I have Spywareblaster installed which I find excellent too.

tsSecure · 05-21-2006, 02:52 PM

THX for your help, how is Ad-Aware SE Plus with Ad-Watch though?

Ritespeed · 06-16-2006, 08:50 AM

Spysweeper is seamless; however it is a resource hog. I like trend micro I never even notice it working in the background.

SpySentinel · 06-25-2006, 05:29 PM

Trend Micro Pc-cillin Products have major problems:
1) The AntiSpyware is terrible
2) The Firewall keeps ports opened, and is easily disabled by hackers
3) The only good thing is the AV and AntiSpam

omneus · 07-18-2006, 09:24 AM

Out of those choices, CounterSpy and Spy Sweeper are the best. Both have good detection rates, stable builds and generally good reviews. Spy Sweeper is slightly more powerful, but is heavier on resources, whereas CounterSpy is more efficient, but not really any better.

AMD_SEMPRON · 07-18-2006, 10:01 AM

Another good program would be Advanced Spyware Remover,

This isnt free though but its very effective.

HarrisonT · 07-18-2006, 05:20 PM

number 3

05-19-2006, 08:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
tsSecure Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 54 OS: Windows XP SP2	Which AntiSpyware should I choose? Which AntiSpyware should I choose for a laptop? 1) Webroot Spy Sweeper 2) Spyware Doctor 3) Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE PLUS with Ad-watch 4) Trend Micro AntiSpyware 5) Tenebril SpyCatcher 6) Sunbelt CounterSpy

05-20-2006, 05:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
tsSecure Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 54 OS: Windows XP SP2	Reply I like Ad-Aware SE Personal but theres no real time protection, and I like Spybot Search & Destroy but there real time protection is not that good. Windows defender i dont like at all.

05-20-2006, 05:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
nickster_uk Moderator, Microsoft Support, Happy to support TSF! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 6,548 OS: XP Pro SP3, Vista Ultimate SP1, Ubuntu v8.04 My System	Pest Patrol offers a pretty good real time protection - I use version 4.4 (I think) as I like the GUI but i'm not sure this is available to download anymore but it uses the same definitions / lists as the latest versions/builds so i'm sticking with it. Also, SpySweeper is pretty good too. __________________ My system: ASUS P5K-E WiFi \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz (OC 3.60GHz) \| 2GB Corsair DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 RAM (4-4-4-12) \| PowerColor ATI Radeon HD 3850 Pro Xtreme 512MB GDDR3 GPU \| 1xMaxtor DiamondMax 22 500GB & 4xMaxtor DiamondMax 21 250GB SATA HDDs \| Zalman CNPS9500 Heatsink + 6 LED Case Fans \| Corsair HX620W Modular PSU \| Enermax Black Knight (CS-527) Case \| Pioneer DVR-216 SATA 20x20 DVD±RW In a world without walls or fences - who needs Windows and Gates?

07-18-2006, 10:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
AMD_SEMPRON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: England Posts: 37 OS: Windows Xp Pro sp2 My System	Another good program would be Advanced Spyware Remover, This isnt free though but its very effective. __________________ "One day i will rule the world"

05-20-2006, 07:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
uripyores Mush Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Durham UK Posts: 724 OS: XP Home/Pro [SP3]	I agree Spysweeper is good. [though it's not free I don't think] I have Spywareblaster installed which I find excellent too.

05-21-2006, 02:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
tsSecure Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 54 OS: Windows XP SP2	THX for your help, how is Ad-Aware SE Plus with Ad-Watch though?

06-16-2006, 08:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ritespeed Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 113 OS: xp	Spysweeper is seamless; however it is a resource hog. I like trend micro I never even notice it working in the background.

06-25-2006, 05:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
SpySentinel Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: The United States Posts: 378 OS: Windows XP SP2	Trend Micro Pc-cillin Products have major problems: 1) The AntiSpyware is terrible 2) The Firewall keeps ports opened, and is easily disabled by hackers 3) The only good thing is the AV and AntiSpam

07-18-2006, 09:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
omneus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9 OS: xp	Out of those choices, CounterSpy and Spy Sweeper are the best. Both have good detection rates, stable builds and generally good reviews. Spy Sweeper is slightly more powerful, but is heavier on resources, whereas CounterSpy is more efficient, but not really any better.

07-18-2006, 05:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
HarrisonT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 13 OS: XP	number 3