Spyware, Viruses, and More. Solutions to Problems

[zudo]

I blame my sister she messed up a comp and then went to another so she could mess it up to...

[hueco_ichigo]

i personally use macafee total protect 08 as my antivirus and a combination of spybot and windows defender as my antispyware. no problems yet though...

kaspersky is currently having good reviews in the net. haven't tried it though.

[Tilly]

One useful thing I just realized is missing? A hosts file, so malicious stuff never even gets the chance to load:

www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

Be sure to read the possible slowdown bits if'n you're using a version of Windows that might be affected. Even if you're using a Mac/Linux, some kinda hosts file (google for info?) is still worth the effort as it also blocks a ton of annoyances. Be warned that some "sponsored link" type things on sites may break as they redirect through ad servers, but if you really use 'em, you can find their entries in the hosts file and delete them.

[zoidpilot]

WOW,thanx to you guys!for a complete amateur like me,it's really a great help!

[Argyle]

Hey guys,

I have something else I'd like to suggest:

Advanced System (Free or Pro editions) by IObit

Features:
Quick Care - Quick Malware Removal, Registry Fix, Shortcut Fix, Privacy Sweep, and Junk Files Clean
Deep Care - Full Malware Removal, Deep Registry Fix, Registry Defrag, System Optimization, Startup Optimization, Shortcut Fix, Privacy Sweep, Junk Files Clean, Security Defense, Disk Scan, Vulnerability Fix, and Disk Defragment
Toolbox - Registry Cleaner (Pro Only), Privacy Sweeper, IObit Uninstaller, Disk Cleaner, File Shredder, Smart RAM, Internet Booster (Pro Only), Startup Manager, Registry Defrag (Pro Only), Smart Defrag, Undelete (from deleted recycle bin files), Shortcut Fixer, Disk Doctor, Win Fix, IE Helper, Sys Explorer, Security Holes Scanner, Driver Management, Cloned Files Scanner (Pro Only), Auto Shutdown, Disk Explorer, System Information, Empty Folders Scanner, and System Control

There are other more minute features too. It can be found here:
www.iobit.com/advancedsystemcareper.html

This isn't a stand-alone antivirus program. However, it does the deleting of malware and other items that your standard antivirus program cannot delete. I highly recommend it!