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Anti-Spyware Poll 2009

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Thanks for the great poll! I use 4 to make sure I keep squeeky clean: MBAM, SpywareBlaster, HP Guru's Hosts, and Spybot S&D.

They're worth their weight in gold.

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i use Spyware Doctor (PC Tools).
it has been working great for some time now.

Thanks for the poll pcdebb!

Long time user of SpywareBlaster.
Also use SAS and MBAM on demand.
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VoicePulse 07/29/04

SpywareBlaster, SUPERAntiSpyware and Spybot Search & Destroy together with MVPS Hosts file. Never a problem.
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If I can only find my keys...

Good 'un D

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, SpywareBlaster, MVPS HOSTS file, Spybot Search & Destroy (but not TeaTimer), and IE-SPYAD.
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Proud ASAP member since 2005

COMODO BOClean and SUPERAntisSyware(free)

Nice poll pcdebb and thanks

Great job with the poll pcdebb .
My list programs and files i use to keep my systems clean and clear; Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, hpHosts file, SpywareBlaster, SUPERAntiSpyware Pro, Bazooka.

MBAM, SAS, SS&D, and combofix are my usual methods of cleaning out a spyware laden PC.
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New year and a change on the supported software for me

Uninstalled SAS which was used for voluntary based research.
Then installed MBAM as they are now my client

Guess i'm a lil' bit biased but those who know me,know that i helped spread the good word on SAS when it was making its rise as the new kid on the block,so i know a diamond when i see it

Well i know that at MBAM it has gone up another level in malware detection & removal
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Ade Gill
Malwarebytes Researcher

Wonderful poll, Debb

Layered approach for me

SpywareBlaster
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

..and older box has Spybot S&D

Nice poll. But I wonder how it would turn out if just paid only programs where included.
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You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage him.

I used many but only run one as a resident, Windows Defender.
I use the following in order of my preference.

SuperAntispyware (free version)
Windows Defender
A-Square (free version)
Spybot
Ad-aware

I've never used Malwarebytes Anti-Malware but I plan to install it soon. I run scans every once in a while and mainly find cookies.

Just realized I used NOD32 4.0.417 which also detects spyware.

Running resident:
SuperAntiSpyware Pro
Spyware Blaster
Mamutu
Outpost FW Pro using IP Blocklist
WinPatrol Plus

Used for manual scans:
Spybot Search & Destroy
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Windows Defender

On browsers:
IE7: WOT, Linkscanner Lite, IE7Pro's Ad Block
FF: WOT, Linkscanner Lite, McAfee Site Adviser, Norton IPS, NoScript, AdBlock Plus
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Nice Poll, Debb

NOD32 AV only.
MVPS HOSTS.
Spyware Blaster.
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siljaline

shrink-wrapped, batteries-included, no-money-down

I am not going to list what I use. No need. I can tell you that I use all of the best, and from the poll so far, many others agree with my choices. Yes. I do us more than one. I probably have over done, but so be it. Layer upon layer works well for me.

Thank you for putting this poll together. I just used last years to help someone else, and I can now suggest that they use this years.

I use Malwarebytes and CA Anti-Spyware(yahoo toolbar)

I typically use the following tools on people's spyware infested PC's.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
SUPERAntiSpyware
Ad-Aware
Spybot Search and Destroy
Sophos Anti-Rootkit
Windows Defender
and
Avast.

I doubt much gets past all that.
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"Fascism should more properly be called corporatism because it is the merger of state and corporate power." -- Benito Mussolini

SuperAntispyware realtime and Malwarebytes on demand here.

Thank you for this poll.

I am now using Malwarebytes instead of AdAware, the new free Anniversary version of which is disappointing.

Appreciated.

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As quiet as a fish..

Re: Anti-Spyware Poll 2009

Nice poll pcdebb. Thank you !

I use : Microsoft Windows Defender and PrevX

TA

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Thanks for the great poll pcdebb!

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (on demand)
SpywareBlaster

Nice Poll! Mahalo!

Now that Avira Antivir Personal edition ver 9 has the same great antispyware as the paid versions, there is not much reason for me to use anything else.

However, I feel that Spyware Blaster is a fine compliment to Antivir. Plus, I will keep SuperAntispyware for a second opinion (on demand use only)...layered approach, of course.

I have an old version of Spybot that I cannot remove and no one has been able to help and be successful. I'd like to also use Spybot on demand if I could ever get the old version off.
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Superantispyware
HostsMan
SpywareBlaster

Great poll

IEspyAd, ZonedOut
Hosts file,Hostman
Spyware Blaster
KIS, setting: Threats-Malicious programs-Other malware
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (although I'd not really call it an anti-spyware product, due to it not being active)
Configured 3rd party Browser
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The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing - Edmund Burke

Thanks for the poll, pcdebb . The others I use that aren't on the list: WinPatrol (Plus) and xp-AntiSpy.
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"... life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday. ..." Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet

Here, I mainly use Windows Defender, Spybot S&D and SUPERAntiSpyware. Occasionally I'll download Malwarebyte's Anti Malware and run that as well.
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It's all fun and games in a Team Fortress 2 battle until your sentry gun is sapped by the Spycrab!