Topic: Anti-spyware Programs

[bigguy]

Just wondered what every one uses here.

[william777]

I use Malwarebytes.

[bigguy]

I use a whole bunch of them. I have found that what one does not catch the other one will.

[Talvace]

I'm using avast and malwarebytes. I like both. I've heard good things about avira: http://www.free-av.com/
 
Don't want to change right now though.

[butchas]

I have been using the free edition of PC Tools for everyday use.  It removes the spyware quick.  Since it is slow I will run Malwarebytes once every few weeks or when I get paranoid.
 

[bigguy]

I am not using one right now so I might have to look into that. How much does it slow the computer.

[butchas]

Depends on your processor speed.  Start up is usually a little slower.  I would say that it takes about the same amount of time as Spybot S&D but faster than MacAfee.

[bigguy]

I didn't see an x64 version there...is there one. Glad it's faster than Mcafee, lol.

[butchas]

Not sure.

[shadownexusruler]

i use microsoft essentials

[gordo]

AV Free and malwarebytes on my xp desktop, same on wife's and daughters.  Then  microsoft security essential plus malwarebytes on  win7 laptop.

[AST3R1X]

I use Malwarebytes, Spybot & Super Anti-Spyware  Belt & braces 

[alahuin]

I use the Ad Watch utility of Ad Aware.. It pops up a window if anything tries to alter the registry with an Accept or Deny option.
Have used it for years in conjunction with Avira and in all that time I have only had one "Incident" which I must admit was self inflicted..
It's light on resources and doesn't slow startup....

[Nesa]

Active Scanners:
Malwarebytes and Nod32

On Demand Scanners:
Malwarebytes, Nod32, Super anti-spyware

Firewall:
Outpost Firewall Pro

[ZeroFade]

Normally I prefer MaleWareBytes plus Super Anti Spyware to get rid of some things, but when it comes to AV - Norton 360 has been great!