Hello all.

Are there any programs that prevent spyware and adware from getting onto my
system?

Although I have found plenty of programs that clean the system after the
junk gets onto your system, I'm looking for something that prevents spyware
and adware from even getting onto your system.

Thanks.

"Dimetric Houston" <dhousto6@bellsouth.net> wrote in
news:Jsqwc.5978$Oc4.2335@bignews1.bellsouth.net:

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/hoststoggle.html
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

It's not 100% nothing is that.

Duane

Download SpyBlaster, It works like your Antivirus would it runs in the
background and stops the spyware from even getting on your computer and it's
free. Ad-aware Pro 6.0 will detect almost every spyware malware that there
is on the net but you have to pay for that.

LJ

Lloyd Jones wrote:

How does SpyBlaster compare with SpyBot's Innoculate feature?

SpyBlater Runs in the background so it stops the Spyware from getting on
your computer, It's a free program and has regular updates. Just type
SpyBlaster into www.google.com and it will find it or you. Also CWShredder
is good program and it's free. Ad-Aware 6 Pro is one of the best out there,
but you have to pay for that.

P.S. I got a Browser Hijack problem a few months ago, I ran CWShredder < The
free program that fixed it but Ad-Aware the one I paid for didn't. But
Ad-Aware is a brilliant program and you can download regular updates for it.

LJ

I run three programs all at once for getting rid of spyware.

I use AdAware 6, Spybot Search & Destroy and Spyware Blaster.

The first two are good for scanning your system and removing spyware.
The last one prevents it ever being installed in the first place.

You can get them all for free at download.com

I also recently got a copy of avast the anti-virus program which seems
to be pretty good, and free if I'm not mistaken. I used to have AVG
but there seemed to be a lot of things it wasn't picking up on.

John

"Lloyd Jones" <@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:c9to23$o73$1@news5.svr.pol.co.uk:

OK, first I think you are talking about "Spywareblaster"

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

And secondly, it doesn't run in the background-

http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/idx/0/005/article/

Spywareblaster has a good reputation, and needs to be regularly updated
to be effective.

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First of all I am talking about SpyBlaster. Which you can get free from:

http://www.download2me.net/boards/vi...d.php?tid=1285

And secondly it does run in the background.

LJ

Lloyd Jones wrote:

I'm confused. The link above takes you to
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html, which is the same
page previously mentioned and is for SpyWAREBlaster.

The link:

http://www.download2me.net/boards/vi...d.php?tid=1285

Is for SpyBlaster. Here's a description of it.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Spyblaster - Prevent spyware from being installed on your computer for free.

SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever
being installed. SpywareBlaster blocks the installation of spyware ActiveX
controls (such as Lop.com and Xupiter) in its database, and can even prevent
them from running if they are installed. The built-in Check for Updates
feature allows quick and easy database updates (released frequently).
Information on all spyware covered in the database is also provided.
SpywareBlaster does not need to be running in the background - simple select
the items you wish to be protected against (or select all items), press the
Protect button, and protection is enabled. The newest version can also block
spyware/tracking cookies, and includes a System Snapshot feature which
allows you to take a snapshot of your computer in its clean state and later
revert many changes made by spyware and browser hijackers. The latest
version includes new tools, core improvements, and bug fixes.
-----------------------------------------------------------

LJ

Yes it is the same page, But the program is called SpyBlaster and it runs in
the background just like your AV would, thus stopping spyware from even
getting onto your computer.

LJ

On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 12:43:10 +0100, wrote:

Your link doesn´t work for me, I get the following message-

<paste>

Access to this website is currently not possible as your hostname/IP
appears suspicous.

<paste>

Could you please send a link to the home page of this program.
Thanks.

Suspicious eh, What have you been up to then Bambam?

LJ

"Lloyd Jones" <@yahoo.com> wrote in news:ca1ddj$ooo$1
@news6.svr.pol.co.uk:

Wouldn't you like to know?
So where is the home page for "Spyblaster"?
I've searched google and can't find it.
Thanks.

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I said "Dust"

bambam <97hk66302@sneakemail.com> wrote in news:69Ywc.1267$NA1.121640
@news02.tsnz.net:

Ganked from work:
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

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email: demonlag@snip.net

DeMoN LaG <demonlag@snip.net> wrote in news:Xns950170C3ED57DWobbly@
208.42.66.156:

Thanks DeMon, but I really wanted Lloyd to admit he was wrong about the
name. Guess he has just decided not to reply.

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Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.

Ok I admit I was wrong about the name, but it does run in the background to
prevent spyware from getting on your machine. You said "And secondly, it
doesn't run in the background" So it's time to admit your wrong.

LJ

"Lloyd Jones" <@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:ca4ce2$4m6$1@news7.svr.pol.co.uk:

I was wrong once, ask my wife.
But not this time. You quote part of my post, did you read the link
that I sent? OK then I'll post it here-

<quote>

FAQ: Do I have to keep SpywareBlaster running for it to provide
protection?

DETAILS

SpywareBlaster does not need to remain running to provide protection.

After you enable protection for all items, you can exit the program
and you will still be protected.

But don't forget to run SpywareBlaster at least once a week to
download the latest updates and enable protection for them!

<quote>

http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/idx/0/005/article/

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I plan on living forever. So far, so good.

Just because it there isn't a icon in the system tray doesn't mean that it's
not running. "After you enable protection for all items, you can exit the
program
and you will still be protected." Do you know why? because it runs in the
background bamby.

LJ

Lloyd, spywareblaster does not have a resident background component. It
merely prevents/blocks sources of spyware and web tracking by setting up
preventative registry entries that block the execution of certain activeX
controls, and by modifying your browser's own cookie restriction settings.
There is no background component of Spywareblaster.


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