Hi,
My computer recenly started running quite slowly and thought it would be a good idea to scan my pc for spyware malware etc. i began to browse for spyware scanners and a few come recomended. Firstly i installed Stopzilla and begun a scan but continued to do my homework and found many threads on numerous sites sayin not worth the time. then done the same with Max secure spyware same thing many people saying not worth the time and can remove core system programs. Its very irratating to see these programs advertised by such well know sites! well i guess thats another story.

in the short. What (prefferbly free) scanner should i download to solve my problem?

Any help would be great!

Cheers

try trend micro housecall 6.6

housecall.trendmicro.com/ - 15k -

i find it excellent

yeah cheers for quick response. im running avg as anti virus software, do you recommend Housecall as an allround security package. I know i sound a bit green hear but i really am sick and tired of all the **** that my machine collects.

you can use that one whenever you like for free,
when opening page click on try new version (6.6)
they do various paid packages as well which is worth considering for peace of mind

Hello and welcome to PC Help Forum.

These are both free download,install and update.

Spybot - Search & Destroy - Reviews and free Spybot - Search & Destroy downloads at Download.com

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition - Reviews and free AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition downloads at Download.com

If you think you may of picked up an infection then could you please do this pre-work and post results back on your thread for one of our security team to check for you?


http://www.pchelpforum.com/hijackthi...a-prework.html

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cheers, used search and destroy seems ok nice one

Unfortunately the bugs are constantly changing due to people who thinks it's fun to bother others.

The best defense is to make it a regular habit to clean things out.
I use several scanners... sometimes one will catch what the other misses.

AdAware/Spybot
run regular AV scans--
both installed and online (for "insurance")

Spyware Blaster is also helpful--helps block the stuff before you get it.
SpywareBlaster

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