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Posted by: Macfive 03-May-2004, 08:59 PM

Another way to combat the onslaught of invase programs being installed without your knowledge is Lavasoft's Adware.

This program will remove those instrusive programs that seem to cause 20 boxes to open at once all loaded with advertisments.

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Posted by: RavenWing 04-May-2004, 08:10 AM

I can vouch for this program. I use it and have had nothing but great results.

Posted by: Shadows 04-May-2004, 08:25 AM

I use Adaware,ZoneAlarm and Pest Patrol, as well as a popup blocker.

All work well together. Pest patrol has earned my respect it finds things the others don't!

Posted by: MDF3530 04-May-2004, 03:21 PM

I just use the popup blocker that comes with Safari.

Posted by: Aaediwen 05-May-2004, 03:26 PM

Ran ad-aware on my mom's machine, nothing but good experiences with it. Nice and simple. beats going through the registry Googleing exe's

Posted by: mingkee 11-May-2004, 07:40 PM

I use mozilla 1.5 (1.6 and up has problem with this site)
I am satisfied so far
with excellent popup control, browse with peace of mind
other than that, the email part has excellent filter option
that I can built "white list"
then...bye bye spam!

Posted by: stevenpd 11-May-2004, 07:46 PM

QUOTE (RavenWing @ May 4 2004, 07:10 AM)

I can vouch for this program. I use it and have had nothing but great results.

I second the statement.

Posted by: CelticRose 13-May-2004, 02:59 PM

I really love Lavasoft Ad-aware too. I have Spybot Search and Destroy, but Ad-aware seems to find stuff that Spybot doesn't!

Posted by: gtrplr 13-May-2004, 03:31 PM

QUOTE

I really love Lavasoft Ad-aware too. I have Spybot Search and Destroy, but Ad-aware seems to find stuff that Spybot doesn't!

My experience was just the opposite. My recommendation; use 'em both.

That's if you just _have_ to run Windows o'course. Mandrake Linux 10.0 running Mozilla Firefox rocks!

Posted by: stevenpd 13-May-2004, 03:44 PM

QUOTE (gtrplr @ May 13 2004, 02:31 PM)

My experience was just the opposite. My recommendation; use 'em both.

That's if you just _have_ to run Windows o'course. Mandrake Linux 10.0 running Mozilla Firefox rocks!

Use 'em both. Ad-aware finds things that Spybot doesn't and vice-versa. You'll be amazed at the difference.

Posted by: CelticRose 13-May-2004, 04:37 PM

Yeah, that is what I am doing! I am using them both...........always! Thanks guys for all your help!