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    Free Spyware/ Adware Scanner

    Hey all

    I usually use Ad Aware for checking for ad ware etc..but i was wondering if anyone could recommond me a better product for free?

    Thanks in advance

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    Re: Free Spyware/ Adware Scanner

    SuperAntiSpyware for on-demand scanning; SpywareTerminator for real-time + HIPS.
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    Re: Free Spyware/ Adware Scanner

    ...and Spywareblaster for prevention.

    ...Spybot S&D is still worth a look-in, SUPERAntiSpyware gets the nod (scuse pun) though.
    Last edited by godsdog; 24-01-2008 at 07:52 PM.
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    Re: Free Spyware/ Adware Scanner

    Try Commodo BOclean used to be payware now freeware

    Anti Malware - Comodo BOClean

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    Re: Free Spyware/ Adware Scanner

    Cheers will take a look at both

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    Re: Free Spyware/ Adware Scanner

    AVG Antispyware is also good

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