windows defender???

jive_john · 02-29-2008, 05:32 PM

what are your thoughts on windows defender and if i get that will ad aware and windows defender be good enough to protect my computer or should i go with spyblaster or some other recomended program from this site ??? plz gimi your thoughts and thanks for the help

ejames82 · 03-01-2008, 12:12 AM

no security programme is 100%, each programme will detect different varieties of malware. the more programmes that you scan with, the better the chance of detecting the malware.
i wish i could have used windows defender, but it was buggy. adaware is ok, i use it too. i also use superantispyware, asquared free, and spybot s&d as on-demand scans in safe mode.
many antivirus programmes detect a wide range of spyware and riskware as well. if you use on-line scanners, that will help find malware on your computer, if it exists. remember to pause protection with your real-time AV, don't have two running at the same time.
always be sure to use legitimate programmes, there are rogue programmes that try to trick you, so they can infect your computer.

Effexor · 03-02-2008, 06:13 AM

I find a combination of AdAware, SPybot S&D and Apsyware Blaster seem to work ok for me.

02-29-2008, 05:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
jive_john Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 57 OS: Xp	windows defender??? what are your thoughts on windows defender and if i get that will ad aware and windows defender be good enough to protect my computer or should i go with spyblaster or some other recomended program from this site ??? plz gimi your thoughts and thanks for the help

03-01-2008, 12:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
ejames82 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 396 OS: XP	Re: windows defender??? no security programme is 100%, each programme will detect different varieties of malware. the more programmes that you scan with, the better the chance of detecting the malware. i wish i could have used windows defender, but it was buggy. adaware is ok, i use it too. i also use superantispyware, asquared free, and spybot s&d as on-demand scans in safe mode. many antivirus programmes detect a wide range of spyware and riskware as well. if you use on-line scanners, that will help find malware on your computer, if it exists. remember to pause protection with your real-time AV, don't have two running at the same time. always be sure to use legitimate programmes, there are rogue programmes that try to trick you, so they can infect your computer.

03-02-2008, 06:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Effexor Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4 OS: Windows XP	Re: windows defender??? I find a combination of AdAware, SPybot S&D and Apsyware Blaster seem to work ok for me.