Re: Rogue Spyware Programs

BonnyC wrote:
Can anyone help me figure out which of by antivirus programs are ok to
use?

I have downloaded the following programs to my comp (XP)
AOL Security Antivirus, Firewall, spyware (THESE ARE NOT WORKING FOR
ME)


Anything from AOL will be nothing but trouble. Remove it.


Spybot (I deleted this one)

Spybot Search & Destroy is a good product if kept properly updated.

Adaware (Lavasoft)

Ad-Aware is a good product if kept properly updated.

Win Rocket (Acentive)


Never heard of it.

Avast antivirus


AVast anti-virus is a good product if kept properly updated.


I purchased the following from PC Tools:
Spyware Doctor with Antivirus (6/5 was the first time this would update
in months)
Registry Mechanic



Anything from PC Tools is essentially "snake oil;" especially the Registry Mechanic. Get rid of it.

PCTOOLS has alert me that I had a HIGH PRIORITY *"Rogue antivirus"* on
my comp: Avast



As a demonstration of PC Tools' worth, no doubt! This may be due to a conflict between PC Tools' Anti-virus and Avast, as having multiple anti-virus applications performing real-time tasks is almost certain to cause problems.


Now I'm freezing up!


Lose the PC Tools products. It may be necessary to perform a repair installation of the OS to undo the damage done, particularly by Registry Mechanic.


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