iRobot

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Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwantedsoftware. Known spyware on your PC can be detected and removed. This helps reduce negative effects caused by spyware including slow PC performance, annoying pop-up ads, unwanted changes to Internet settings, and unauthorized use of your private information. Continuous protection improves Internet browsing safety by guarding over 50 ways spyware can enter your PC.

The worldwide SpyNet™ community plays a key role in determining which suspicious programs are classified as spyware. Microsoft researchers quickly develop methods to counteract these threats, which are automatically downloaded to your PC, so you stay up-to-date.

The user must be an administrator to install this application.

Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows 2000 Professional Edition , Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows XP Home Edition , Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows XP Professional Edition , Windows XP Service Pack 1, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

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Steven

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I would not advise this program, personally.

Ad-Aware is much better, with a far more advanced definition base.

Just today, I was fixing a computer that had a worm on it.

After locating and deleting the worm, I scanned the users PC with Microsoft AntiSpyware. A few tracking cookies came up, and that was it.

<<>> I then scan the same PC with Ad-Aware and 100 critical objects are found, ten of which had installed themselves in the registry, too.

That is just my experience with the program so far.
Of course, try the program out for yourself and make your own opinions.

- Steven.

Adam

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i use norton antivirus 2004, ad-adware se personal, spybot search and destroy and microsoft antispyware, all together

TroN0074

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I find Ad-adware and Spybot search and destroy very good. I don't find microsoft antispyware very excitting.

McAfee is a good antivirus. But because that is a personal desition you should get what work best for you.

iRobot

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I know it may seem a bit overkill, but I use all 4. Ad-Adware / Spybot S&D / Microsoft / McAfee. I like to make sure nothing is on my system.

actrix

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Same i sue all but some extra ones

i personally like micro anti spy but i would prefer u to use ADAware and try Anti-Spyware

Robby

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To add to the confusion, or maybe to give another tool to use.

ZoneAlarm, has added to their Pro version the anti spyware section.

As I do not run the free version anymore, I am not sure if it is included there or not.

It seems to pick up some that the other may have passed over.

You decide what you want to run, or download from

http://www.zonealarm.com/

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FluffybunnY

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I've used both Adware and Zonealarm before, but i have to say I love the Microsoft one and would recommend it to anyone.:P

Maria

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wow bunny u replyed to a very old post lol

FluffybunnY

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Argh!! Is it??? I'll have to start looking at dates!