Where's Definitive Best Anti-Spyware 2007?

[Cloud Constructors]

We need a thread on the best anti-spyware applications available for Windows, such as Spyware Doctor, Adaware, etc.

[KoYkOy]

We need a thread on the best anti-spyware applications available for Windows, such as Spyware Doctor, Adaware, etc.

:whistle: Spysweeper by Webroot.........

[VII]

agreed. we need a definative thread for anti-spyware solutions, paid and or free

[Tokar]

Well...

Im not a big fan of those "definitive" threads...the idea just seems stupid, since you can just head over to a site like Softpedia or Download.com or Betanews and just do some searching and read reviews.

Unfortunately, none of those sites has something similar to a definitive thread...i.e. a page dedicated to listing and reviewing every app out there.

There is SpywareWarrior.com, they have a whole list of programs you should AVOID...lol.

If someone wants to create the thread, I shall contribute to it. I dont feel like looking like the idiot who creates the thread then gets shafted by the mods.

[kinetix63 Veteran]

I am personally very reluctant to add yet more "Definitive" threads to the list we have here already. The thing is - where will it all stop? If we add Spyware, do we then need to add Torrent clients? Video Conversion? The list could go on and on and on. We've already got 5 stickied threads on this forum already - I don't want to be adding more unless there is a specific need for it.

Although, having said all of this, if there is enough demand, I would be willing to edit the Antivirus thread to make it a combined Antivirus/Spyware poll.

[zippo61]

Spysweeper by Webroot, agreed

[ZonoBurk]

• Spy Sweeper by Webroot
  
• Ad-Aware SE by LavaSoft
  
• Spybot Search and Destroy by Safer-Networking
  
• Windows Defender by Microsoft
  

[way2quik]

i heard ad-aware will come out with a new name some time soon..i think.

[IceDogg]

i heard ad-aware will come out with a new name some time soon..i think.

Given the rep they've created I don't blame them. :p

[bigmehdi]

hi,

from kinetix63:

Im not a big fan of those "definitive" threads...the idea just seems stupid, since you can just head over to a site like Softpedia or Download.com or Betanews and just do some searching and read reviews.

Unfortunately, none of those sites has something similar to a definitive thread...i.e. a page dedicated to listing and reviewing every app out there.

What ??????? I'm definitely interested by such threads, and polls .... reading all reviews is often tedious.

And you know what ? I've tried many antivirus, and read many reviews before coming to the conclusion that NOD32 is the best antivirus.

If I was aware there was a poll here, I wouldn't have lost so much times.

Now, I'm looking for the best anti-spyware, for peace of mind.

[kinetix63 Veteran]

Can I just point out - it was not me that said that....

[SacrificialSoldier]

Spybot S&D!

The best!

[bigmehdi]

well,

there's a led that report that my PC is almost in a constant disk activity ....

I was thinking, that a spyware or a trojan might be the cause, but spybot report nothing ...

so if it exists a better antispyware/ anti-trojan than spybot , let me know

cheers

[Digitalx]

Can I just point out - it was not me that said that....

Yes! It was! I saw you little gleaming bar! ... Are you calling Me a LIAR!? ....lol jks

:rofl: some people need to read before posting :p

[bigmehdi]

hi,

Yes! It was! I saw you little gleaming bar! ... Are you calling Me a LIAR!? ....lol jks

Frankly, I don't know why he said that "it was not me that said that" (and he's a moderator !) ,

so I just gave up :huh:

[kinetix63 Veteran]

hi,

Frankly, I don't know why he said that "it was not me that said that" (and he's a moderator !) ,

so I just gave up :huh:

Could it possibly be because you suggested I said something that I didn't? I've quoted the posts for you below. The quote you suggested I made was by Tokar, as is as follows:

Well...

Im not a big fan of those "definitive" threads...the idea just seems stupid, since you can just head over to a site like Softpedia or Download.com or Betanews and just do some searching and read reviews.

Unfortunately, none of those sites has something similar to a definitive thread...i.e. a page dedicated to listing and reviewing every app out there.

There is SpywareWarrior.com, they have a whole list of programs you should AVOID...lol.

If someone wants to create the thread, I shall contribute to it. I dont feel like looking like the idiot who creates the thread then gets shafted by the mods.

If you read the posts you'll find I actually said the following:

I am personally very reluctant to add yet more "Definitive" threads to the list we have here already. The thing is - where will it all stop? If we add Spyware, do we then need to add Torrent clients? Video Conversion? The list could go on and on and on. We've already got 5 stickied threads on this forum already - I don't want to be adding more unless there is a specific need for it.

Although, having said all of this, if there is enough demand, I would be willing to edit the Antivirus thread to make it a combined Antivirus/Spyware poll.

Which I do believe suggests that I am open to the possibility of having a definitive thread if there is sufficient demand - or by re-jigging the current antivirus poll to make it a bit more all encompassing.

Am I being unfair here?

Edited March 10, 2007 by kinetix63

[bigmehdi]

Soooooooorry! I attributed something to the wrong personn.

Anyway, both kinetix63 & Tokar are "reluctant" to "definitive threads", and that's the main idea I wanted to keep.

Sorry, for the confusion. Now, it's harder to defend my point of view :pinch: (i.e what's wrong, with these "definitive threads" , want more)

:unsure:

I am open to the possibility of having a definitive thread if there is sufficient demand

ok, ok, ok , :blush:

[Tokar]

kinetix63: that is the mistake that a lot of people and sites makes. That being the mixing of antispy programs with antivirus programs. They are two entirely different types of programs.

One removes malicious files with the intent of doing harm, while the other removes malicious files with the intent of delivering ads, harvesting information, and making your computer a source for deliverying ads to other people.

True, some AV programs remove spyware, but their initial intents are to remove viruses and the sort.

Its like the rectangle and square thing.

A square is a rectangle because it has four sides, all of them connected at 90 degree angles, and 2 sets of 2 sides of equivalent length.

A rectangle is not a square, though, because while it has four sides and four 90 degree angles, it doesnt have 4 equivalent sides.

So while antivirus programs may be antispyware programs because they are built to remove spyware as well as viruses, antispyware programs are not antivirus programs because they arent built to remove viruses. In short, you could include antivirus programs in a definitive Antispyware list because of their antispyware capabilities, but I really dont think you can amend antispyware programs to the antivirus list.

Im more objectionate to a combined antivirus/antispy list than i am to dedicated antispy list.

If you are really considering making the list then here is what is up:

Free products with realtime shield:

Spyware Terminator

WinCleaner Antispyware

Windows Defender

Free on-demand scanners:

Ad-Aware (last updated in late 2005)

Advanced Spyware Remover Pro Free

AOL Spyware Protection (last updated in mid 2006)

Arovax Antispyware

A-Sqaure Free

Dr. Alex

PC-Clean

SpyBot Search & Destroy (last updated in late 2005)

SpyDefense (last updated in early 2006)

SUPERAntispyware Free

ZeroSpyware Free Edition

Commercial products without realtime shield:

Advanced Spyware Remover Pro

SpyRemover

SpySubtract

Commercial products with realtime shield:

Aluria Anti-Spyware

AVG Anti-Spyware

ComputerAssociates

ewido Antispyware

PC Tools Spyware Doctor

McAfee Anti-Spyware

SpyWall Anti-Spyware

Spyware Be Gone

Sunbelt CounterSpy

System Mechanic (Maxion spyware component)

Tenebril SpyCatcher

Trend Micro Anti-spyware

Webroot SpySweeper

ZeroSpyware

ZoneAlarm Antispyware

Free realtime shield component (standalone)

CyberHawk

WinPatrol

Commercial realtime shield component (standalone)

PrevX

System Safety Monitor

Commercial Internet Security Packages:

BitDefender Internet Security

BullGuard Internet Security

ComputerAssociates Internet Security

Kaspersky Internet Security

McAfee Internet Security

Panda Internet Security

Symantec Norton Internet Security

Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security

ZoneAlarm Security Suite

Edited March 11, 2007 by Tokar

[The Watcher]

We should definately have a Definitive Anti-Spyware thread.

[funkymunky]

I agree :)