M.Balarama wrote:
> Robb, I have found the freeware spyware programs -are not very
> effective--
You haven't looked in the right places yet. For example,
SuperAntiSpyware is reputed to be quite good.
http://superantispyware.com/ free for home use
HijackThis+knowledge also helps. Also free.
http://www.filehippo.com/download_hijackthis/
http://hijackthis.de/
My experiences cleaning up the messes of friends using Windows seems to
substantiate that.
Eschewing the use of Microsoft browsers and email clients is a great
first step toward keeping your computer clean. Not blindly clicking on
every link or program you see is next.
Turn the Common Sense switch to the ON position.
> where as avg is very good at virus protection-
You haven't read comparison tests. Besides, viruses are the lesser of
evils these days. Anti-virus programs rarely protect you from trojans,
worms, rootkits.
> I had to pay the $19 to get an effective spyware program-let me know
> if you find one--I could not
I found an excellent one here, and it is totally free:
http://www.ubuntu.com/
(Yes, I know that probably isn't the answer you were looking for, but
give it consideration. You wouldn't have to worry about anti- programs
any more. Probably.)
--
-bts
-Friends don't let friends drive Windows