>>>>>>>SPYWARE.....o_O

[Ingrid]

Last night I decided to scan my computer for Spyware using a Free Lavasoft application called Ad-Aware 5.62(Only 834K) and the scan found 42 spyware (confirmed & suspicious) components in my computer. I went ahead and deleted all. The thing is...even if you remove the program, the spyware remains. You will most likely still have it in your computer unless you clean it with spyware removal applications like this one. <
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>Here is the link where you can download this little and VERY useful application:<
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>www.sightsea.com/pghpchd/security/<
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[NOAImawario]

Heh I found 139 components in mine LOL <i>Edited by: NOAImawario  at: 3/18/02 12:15:46 am<
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[Ingrid]

You beat me there! <
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>You have been living in Spyware City!! <i></i>

[Nakor BlueRider]

I use that program constantly. <i>There are many paths through life<
>And most find one right for them.<
>But who says you can't walk<
>through the woods as well?</i><
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>Nakor, the Blue Rider<
>Visit the ChatAway Café<i></i>

[zhype]

I got 7, 2 of them were in the windows system directory. 2 were cookies and 3 were from something I didn't know I had on my pc... :/ <i></i>

[bdunn420]

You should try CNET's catchup, it does an application scan for updated patches, security scan for any programs that have security vulnerabilities and provides the the most recent patches for that, and a spyware scan. Its a real small download. <i></i>

[Nakor BlueRider]

Interesting, I'll look into that. <i>There are many paths through life<
>And most find one right for them.<
>But who says you can't walk<
>through the woods as well?</i><
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>-------<
>Nakor, the Blue Rider<
>Visit the ChatAway Café<i></i>

[TStodden]

Ad Aware by LavaSoft is an actual product that was formed by Steve Gibson of GRC.com from his "Opt Out" program.<
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>I need to pick that up to remove all the Go!Zilla garbage that's probably still on my system.<
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>(Note to self: revoke all privledges of Go!Zilla on ZoneAlarm) TStoddenVisit NESpresso @ http://www.NESpressoGames.org<
>ICQ: 1481556 -- AIM: TStodden<
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[Ingrid]

Thanks for the info Billy...I'll look into that one too. ^_^ <i></i>

[djakrse]

one has to be mindful of spyware when using <b> any</b> program that claims to be free! especially now with all the p2p programs which are competing for the same purpose, and all of which are claiming to be free. this spyware thing is what they hope will allow them to make money in the long run... by collecting information about your
owsing and searching habits.<
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>adware programs tend to have the most, they usually have spyware working alongside the adware program to produce a selection of ads geared towards your interests. that in itself may not sound harmful, but it is very offensive when it cannot be removed once you are aware of it and decide you dont want it.<
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>new.net (newdotnet) is one of the worst, it has messed up quite a few computers (including mine) in the removal process, as it is not removed from your system by the originating bundling program OR the spyware uninstaller itself! it must, therefore, be removed manually which is tricky.<
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>i highly recommend using ad-aware, as it will locate all spyware and remove most, if not all. it is the equivalent of a good anti-virus or anti-trojan program, and even has a utility to run at all times and prevent the installation of more spyware. it rocks!<
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>for those of you who use p2p programs, there are alternatives to most of the popular programs called "clean clients". some examples can be found at <b> cleanclients.tk</b>. <i></i>

[Ingrid]

Welcome to the Roundtable, Djakrse! <
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[bdunn420]

I used Ad-Aware. Its a good utility. After I ran CNET's spy ware scan, it detected 4 on my computer. I ran Ad-Aware, and it got rid of all those spy ware components. <i></i>

[djakrse]

thanks again for the welcome, ive never been to the roundtable.. i'll try not to kick anything over D"> <i></i>

[Ingrid]

You are welcome, Djakrse! <
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>I found this other site too:<
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>www.safersite.com/Pestpatrol/About.asp <i></i>

[djakrse]

excellent link, gonna check this one out<
>thnx! <i></i>