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Anti-Spyware Poll 2009

Multiple Choice Poll
What Programs Do You Use For Spyware Removal/Prevention?

Ad-Aware (Lavasoft)

Bazooka (Kephyr)

CA Anti-Spyware

CounterSpy (Sunbelt Software)

hpHOSTS file

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

Microsoft Windows Defender

MVPS HOSTS file

PrevX

Spybot Search & Destroy (Safer-networking.org)

SpyCatcher (Tenebril)

SpyReveal

Spy Sweeper (Webroot)

SpywareBlaster (Javacool)

Spyware Doctor (PC Tools)

SpywareGuard (Javacool)

SUPERAntiSpyware

XoftSpySE(Paretologic)

ISP provided Antispyware

AV or Firewall includes Antispyware

Other - Please tell us what you use

None


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Thank you for your participation in this Poll. Votes and comments posted in this, and other polls are referred to often throughout the year and provide assistance to others in the choice of Firewall, Anti-virus, Anti-trojan and Anti-spyware software.

Its a Secret
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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.

danny9
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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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SpywareBlaster, SUPERAntiSpyware and Spybot Search & Destroy together with MVPS Hosts file. Never a problem.

Alwill
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Good 'un D

TheJoker
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Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, SpywareBlaster, MVPS HOSTS file, Spybot Search & Destroy (but not TeaTimer), and IE-SPYAD.

Mannus
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COMODO BOClean and SUPERAntisSyware(free)

dp
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Nice poll pcdebb See Profile and thanks

MarkAW
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Great job with the poll pcdebb See Profile.
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

lilhurricane
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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.

DownTheShore
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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

siljaline
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Nice Poll, Debb

NOD32 AV only.
MVPS HOSTS.
Spyware Blaster.

jaykaykay
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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)

KrK
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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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SuperAntispyware realtime and Malwarebytes on demand here.

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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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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
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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
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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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Thanks for the poll, pcdebb See Profile. The others I use that aren't on the list: WinPatrol (Plus) and xp-AntiSpy.

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Here, I mainly use Windows Defender, Spybot S&D and SUPERAntiSpyware. Occasionally I'll download Malwarebyte's Anti Malware and run that as well.