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What is some good software (preferably free) to remove adware/spyware?

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Wayne asked:

My computer is still functioning but I have some annoying malware installed. Also, I already have Norton 360 but whatever it is have disabled it from working properly.

13 Comments

  1. Samuel Adams says:

    Malwarebytes and SUPERAntiSpyware are the best anti-spyware applications available (you can have more than one). Other free anti-spyware programs would be Spybot Search & Destroy, Adaware, AVG Anti-spyware (formally Ewido), A-squared, Spyware Terminator and SpywareBlaster.

    I strongly recommend using FireFox, it’s a far better and safer alternative to Internet Explorer. If you add-on McAfee SiteAdvisor, it will warn you of potentially harmful sites. I also recommend CCleaner which is a free system optimization and privacy tool.

  2. blake k says:

    This will Help

    Malwarebytes Anti Malware… FREE EDITION

    Firefox 3

    & AD Block Plus

    With No Script very hard for drive by download attacks to run. (The download of malicious code without user knowledge pop-up, link, & just visiting a website)

  3. Thomas P says:

    definitely:
    - Ad-Aware
    - Spybot Search & destroy

    both free on the net

  4. Sly_Old_Mole says:

    All my friends who use Norton run this free program along side Norton:

  5. cotojo says:

    Norton won’t solve your problem, most AV programs will NOT remove the malicious codecs as they are NOT viruses.

    Use the following free programs, download, install, update and reboot into Safe Mode to remove:
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:.
    Select Full Scan.
    Remove all infections that it finds after scan.

    SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition:
    Select Scan your Computer, select your drive and select Perform Complete Scan and remove infections, then click on Preferences, click Repairs Tab and click on any of the System and Browser Repair Items that you may have problems with then click Perform Repair.

    Remove Restrictions Tool:
    Download from Softpedia Secure Download (RO), install, run and check all boxes then click Apply and then reboot. This tool re-enables what codecs/viruses have disabled.

    Consider uninstalling Norton and replace it with Avast..it’s free and works well:
    Norton Removal Tool:
    Select your product version and follow on screen instructions.

    RevoUninstaller to remove Norton remnants:
    It’s faster and better than add / remove applet.
    When you run it highlight the item then select uninstall in next window select Advanced and click Next, follow prompts when uninstalled it will scan registry and drive for leftover files / folders,click + sign to expand all results and tick ONLY the bold items and follow prompts.

    Avast anti-virus which better definitions, anti-spyware and anti-rootkit built in, faster and more reliable:
    Setup Guide:
    AV Comparison:

  6. Dusty says:

    For my clients, the first thing I have them do is remove Norton if it came with their machine. Then have them install (all free for home use) in this order: AVG virus scan, ZoneAlarm firewall, Ad-Aware and Spybot SE adware/spyware, Spywareblaster host file and Sceunia PSI tracker. They all can be found on the net for free download at places like ZD net, Komando.com and others.

  7. woo_hotlanta says:

    I found it better to just set my computer to a earlier point with system restore. It’s fast and easy.

  8. me_ur_worst_nightmare says:

    tonnes of software @
    filehippo.com
    mustdownload.com
    download.com

    cheers

  9. Ooops says:

    Sounds like XP 2008/9 or a variant. Go to this site for details. You don’t have to do it on the affected computer if it won’t let you. Print off the instructions and download he required software on another computer. Save it to a memory stick and transfer it to the infected one and follow the instructions. Good luck

  10. micheal collins says:

    DONT DOWNLOAD AVG…….

    AVG IS ONLY FOR POPULARITY BUT IN DETECTION OF WILD VIRUSES ARE VERY POOR / LOW DETECTION RATE AND ALSO DOESNT HAVE ANTI-ROOTKITS ( where viruses, malware, spyware worm, adware and many more hidding, staying, multiplying, spread viruses to ur computer…ect ) AS COMPARED WHAT I Recommend…ACCORDING TO MY SOURCE….

    In my personal opinion the BEST antivirus is AVIRA it has FREE and PAID COMPLETE SOFTWARE…..

    I RECOMMEND FREE AVIRA ANTIVIR….

    ……i also include where u get license code……

    I reccommend also this FREE antispyware….

  11. R S says:

    If your computer is infected by spyware/ adwares/ malwares, you can easily get rid of spywares and adwares by using any free spyware or adware killer tool, you can download the ones which are free.Free programs to download are Spybot S&D, SuperAntiSpyware, Ad-Aware 2007 and AVG. Check out for more details.

  12. Me says:

    To remove spyware,there are many solutions exist, all of them with their own strengths and weaknesses.
    You had better install at least 2 antispyware
    Top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on
    You can download and scan your computer for free.

  13. Tom says:

    Go to
    Download Spywareremover for free.
    Not only does spywareRemover get rid of the malicious spyware & adware that have invaded your system, it also prevents infestations from reoccurring. SPYwareRemover will keep your computer’s performance at its best and it will protect your privacy and your identity.

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