Alternative to Ad-aware?

**harrup** · 04-21-2008, 06:09 PM

Used to love Ad-Aware but not enamoured with downloading the new version after reading reports. My old version of the program 1.06 or something is barely functioning and won't update anymore. Plus it keeps crashing.

I still use Spybot S &D , but is there a good alternative to the Ad-aware of former times?

Thanks

ejames82 · 04-21-2008, 07:04 PM

adaware se was a great programme. adaware 2007 includes a check box in system config>services. the check box needs to be checked to update, then you have to reboot, or leave the box permanently checked (which i choose not to do). i do a big dance to cut down on services running, but i take advantage of these free programmes and have a good working computer. i take these precautions to avoid conflicts.
antivirus programmes of today scan for alot of spyware as well. when i had spy sweeper it conflicted with my kaspersky AV. i experienced slowdowns and error messages with freezes occasionally. when i unchecked spy sweeper from the system config>services, all the problems were solved. spy sweeper is a great scanner, but doesn't get along with kaspersky AV.
i suggest that you pause protection with your security programmes, until you solve the problem with crashing and functionality, but leave your real-time AV running.

**simpswr** · 04-21-2008, 07:16 PM

FWIW . . I have AdAware 2007 running on several machines with no problems . .

chauffeur2 · 04-22-2008, 12:02 AM

G'day harrup,

My 10¢ worth about you issue is...
I too had the 'old' version of Ad-Aware, and beta tested the Ad-Aware™ 2007.
I found it to be too intrusive (in the beta stages anyway).
My solution was not to go with Ad-Aware, and replaced it with SpyWare Terminator™; its a freeware program and operates very similar to Ad-Aware™.
Having said that, it is entirely up to personal preference.

Kind Regards,

04-21-2008, 06:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
harrup I helped the forums. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 58 OS: win xp	Alternative to Ad-aware? Used to love Ad-Aware but not enamoured with downloading the new version after reading reports. My old version of the program 1.06 or something is barely functioning and won't update anymore. Plus it keeps crashing. I still use Spybot S &D , but is there a good alternative to the Ad-aware of former times? Thanks

04-21-2008, 07:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
ejames82 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 396 OS: XP	Re: Alternative to Ad-aware? adaware se was a great programme. adaware 2007 includes a check box in system config>services. the check box needs to be checked to update, then you have to reboot, or leave the box permanently checked (which i choose not to do). i do a big dance to cut down on services running, but i take advantage of these free programmes and have a good working computer. i take these precautions to avoid conflicts. antivirus programmes of today scan for alot of spyware as well. when i had spy sweeper it conflicted with my kaspersky AV. i experienced slowdowns and error messages with freezes occasionally. when i unchecked spy sweeper from the system config>services, all the problems were solved. spy sweeper is a great scanner, but doesn't get along with kaspersky AV. i suggest that you pause protection with your security programmes, until you solve the problem with crashing and functionality, but leave your real-time AV running.

04-21-2008, 07:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,253 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: Alternative to Ad-aware? FWIW . . I have AdAware 2007 running on several machines with no problems . . __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

04-22-2008, 12:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,180 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Re: Alternative to Ad-aware? G'day harrup, My 10¢ worth about you issue is... I too had the 'old' version of Ad-Aware, and beta tested the Ad-Aware™ 2007. I found it to be too intrusive (in the beta stages anyway). My solution was not to go with Ad-Aware, and replaced it with SpyWare Terminator™; its a freeware program and operates very similar to Ad-Aware™. Having said that, it is entirely up to personal preference. Kind Regards, __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!