Coach Williams Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 The situation:~ My father is having a boat load of trouble with SPYWARE on his computer. He deals with a load of government files and databases full of social security numbers. I know out there somewhere is a program where spyware is BLOCKED just like a norton does with viruses. The only thing I seem to be finding when I type "spyware block software" is programs where I have to run a scan of the system. This is pointless because the information is already saved to the spy'ers computer. Thus defeating the purpose of erasing the existing spyware if they already have taken what the need. Question:~ Can someone post a link of a place that I can purchase a spyware BLOCKER and not just a system scanner. :thumbsup: :point2sky :notworthy :wavetowel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turdfurguson Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Originally posted by KINGBRICE_28 The situation:~ My father is having a boat load of trouble with SPYWARE on his computer. He deals with a load of government files and databases full of social security numbers. I know out there somewhere is a program where spyware is BLOCKED just like a norton does with viruses. The only thing I seem to be finding when I type "spyware block software" is programs where I have to run a scan of the system. This is pointless because the information is already saved to the spy'ers computer. Thus defeating the purpose of erasing the existing spyware if they already have taen what the need. Question:~ Can someone post a link of a place that I can purchase a spyware BLOCKER and not just a system scanner. :thumbsup: :point2sky :notworthy :wavetowel Problem is spyware changes everyday. Do not download free programs and or shareware with out reading the EULA. Run a firewall (like Zone alarm which is free) Zonealarm that controls what programs access the internet and block incoming traffic. Keep your virus scanner up to date and you can use spychecker.... Spychecker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Use both to clean the system. Spybot has an immune function that is useful. All are free but you can donate if you feel like it. Spybot http://www.safer-networking.org/ Ad-aware http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ Use CWShredder to get rid of Coolwebsearch CWShredder http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Stop using internet explorer which allows spyware to get on your computer much more then other browsers. Download 'mozilla' and use that instead. After that install 'adaware' and I believe there is a setting to have it run and actively block spyware. You'll never stop all of it but if you do the above as well as run regualr scans you should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Mozilla kicks ass ! I like it far better than IE - but if you have to use Microsoft, ad-aware (link posteed by tex) is one of the best 'free' spyware cleaners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVSkinsfan Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 I must not be a Geek b/c I don't know that question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooskins Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Maybe try one of these, http://www.softpedia.com/public/cat/10/17/10-17-57.shtml http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads/spyblocker/ http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html But also read this article: http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/darktips/story/0,24330,3555108,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kameuh Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 There is one particular spyware program which is a pain in the neck. CoolWebSearch. Here is a link to a CWS removal tool. I've got Lavasoft ad-ware 6 and It wouldnt remove CWS. But this sites tool will. Plus if your Dad is on an older machine download Start page guard. http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html#cwshredder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kameuh Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Oh, BTW www.komando.com She has links too all sorts of Ad ware/spyware/antivirus programs and other neat software. Just look around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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