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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.

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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

reply to pcdebb
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...

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Good 'un D

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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

reply to pcdebb
COMODO BOClean and SUPERAntisSyware(free)

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Nice poll pcdebb and thanks

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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.

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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

reply to pcdebb
Wonderful poll, Debb

Layered approach for me

SpywareBlaster
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

..and older box has Spybot S&D

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Nice poll. But I wonder how it would turn out if just paid only programs where included.
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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.

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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

reply to pcdebb
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.

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

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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