The BestS - Best Malware/Adware/Spyware/Scumware Remover ( and Prevention )
Update : From our BestS Heads Up
1. We have not paid attention and this aspect can be misinterpreted with ease.
Like a few friends have already done , ALL READERS ( wanting to help ) SHOULD KINDLY SHARE THEIR CHOICES in the 4Free BestS surveys … And NOT only the “green card owners”.
Why ! Because most of our active readers will go green , sooner or later ( + 200 turning green in November and December 2009 ! ).
Once you turn green … Your comments on every BestS survey will also become green … And your choices will be taken into consideration.
…
2. And ANYWAY, like everything on 4 Free, these surveys are GENUINE and interactive
One can reconsider his choices at any given moment. It’s easy to cancel the old choices and take into consideration the new ones.This way the 4 Free BestS surveys will always be as up-to-date as possible.
.
Hi friends !
We hope the rhythm is not becoming too intensive. Please take your time and participate in these very important “BestS” surveys.
Don’t forget to check the already published The BestS - Best Disk Imaging Software , The BestS - Best Data Backup Software and The BestS - Best Antivirus Software
…
.
4Free “BestS” Malware/Adware/Spyware/Scumware Remover (PC) ( 50 “green” votes )
.
Freeware
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware - 95 points ( 23 votes - average 4,13 points )
2. SUPER Antispyware - 51 points ( 15 votes - average 3,4 points )
3. SpyBot Search&Destroy - 47 points ( 14 votes - average 3,35 points )
4. Avira Antivir Free - 42 points ( 11 votes - average 4,27 points )
5. ThreatFire - 37 points ( 9 votes - average 4,11 points )
6. AdAware Free Version - 21 points ( 10 votes - average 2,1 points )
7. Windows Defender - 19 points ( 7 votes - average 2,71 points )
8. SpywareBlaster - 17 points ( 5 votes - average 3,4 points )
9. a-squared Free - 14 points ( 7 votes - average 2 points )
10. Spyware Terminator - 13 points ( 3 votes - average 4,33 points )
11. avast! - 10 points ( 2 votes - average 5 points )
12. TendMicro HijackThis - 8 points ( 4 votes - average 2 points )
13. MVPS Hosts File ( + Hostman if need a GUI ) - 5 points ( 1 votes - average 5 points )
14. GMER - 4 points ( 2 votes - average 2 points )
WinPatrol - 4 points ( 4 votes - average 1 point )
15. RegRun Reanimator - 1 point ( 1 vote - average 1 point )
.
Shareware
1. aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5 - 123 points ( 29 votes - average 4,24 points )
2. Webroot SpySweeper - 40 points ( 12 votes - average 3,33 points )
3. SpywareDoctor - 30 points ( 10 votes - average 3 points )
4. Avira Antivir Premium - 21 points ( 7 votes - average 3 points )
5. Malwarebytes AntiMalware ( full V .) - 15 points ( 5 votes - average 3 points )
6. AdAware Pro - 8 points ( 4 votes - average 2 points )
7. PrevX - 7 points ( 3 votes - average 2,33 point )
8. EMSI Mamutu - 5 points ( 1 vote - average 5 points )
CounterSpy - 5 points ( 1 vote - average 5 points )
Sunbelt Vipre - 5 points ( 1 vote - average 5 points )
9. STOPzilla - 3 points ( 1 votes - average 3 points )
10. CA Anti-Spyware - 1 point ( 1 vote - average 1 point )
….
The “BestS Concept” ( best softwares ) is here to make us talk about the best different solutions … To give some more consistency to the Community way of reviewing different softwares.
Little by little we’ll draw 4 Free conclusions about BestS. Please comment and rate ! ( read below who and how can rate softwares ). This is the target of this section !
… But right now we must be humble and we think our growing community needs some references when we analyze the softwares from the 4Free promotions.
When we’re talking about a certain software domain, we all have in mind different infos, from different sources, about “the best”. But maybe it’s better to establish some “standards” - a starting point - and to have them “before our eyes” ( on 4 Free ) when analyzing different similar application.
At this stage we’ll start be using the qualitative work made by GizmoTechSupportAllert.com ( for freewares ) and TopTenReviews.com ( for sharewares ) … But this doesn’t mean we’ll take their conclusion for granted. We’ll analyse - step by step - all those softwares ( we’ll surely have them in 4free promotions ) and finally establish the Top 4Free BestS.
Important note : the owners of 4Free greencards (ONLY) are asked to kindly share :
1. Their “normal” feedback about this subject ( any 4Free reader is kindly invited to do it )
2. Their own Top 3 for every software domain … in case they have been in the situation to try three solutions. FYI each software you name will receive 5 points ( no1) , 3 points ( no 2 ) and 1point ( no 3 ). If you only name one or two solutions they’ll be consider as “your no 1 ( or 2 )”.
… But please take your time! Do it when you have the time, and you have something to say. 
( Why only the green 4Free’ers ? Because these are Community surveys, drowing official conclusions of our community … And we want feedbacks from proven friends. We shouldn’t worry about the “limited” 100 actual owners of 4 Free Green Cards ; because next month there will be other one hundred … Plus almost one hundred in December. )
.
But any 4Free reader is free to comment and share their opinion, of course ! Please do it ! Again: This is the target of this section !
.
Gizmo’s Best Free Adware/Spyware/Scumware Remover
.
.
TopTen REVIEWS : 2009 Anti-Spyware Software Review Product Comparisons
( click on image to enlarge )
.
Related posts:
- The BestS - Best Antivirus Software
- The BestS - Best Disk Imaging Software ( Updated )
- The BestS - Best System Utilities Software (All-In-One)
- 4Free BestS - Best Disk De-fragmenting Software
- The BestS - Best Data Backup Software (PC) ( Updated )
- The BestS - Best Internet Security Suites
- 4Free BestS - Best Digital Images Organizing Software
- The BestS - Best Photo Editing Software
- a-squared Anti-Malware 4.5 - 4 Free again ( simple Reminder, not HF )
- Heads Up !
291 Responses to “The BestS - Best Malware/Adware/Spyware/Scumware Remover ( and Prevention )”
Leave a Reply
Search the News
-
4Free Projects
-
Ad
-
Ads
Wow ! The real work starts here!
As for my choices :
Freewares:
1. Ad-Aware Free Version (unfortunately on demand scan only ) ( 5 points
2. SpyBot Search And Destroy 3points
Sharewares:
1. aSquared 4,5 ( from 4 Free. Thank you! ) 5 points
2. Avira Antivir Pro ( great on virus/malware/spyware detection rate ) 3 points
Hope it helps. Regards !
I don’t trust TopTenReviews.com. No way, not when they also sell the products they are reviewing. Unconsciously or consciously (and my bet is the latter), they are influenced by the money they make by their recommendations. I’ll give two examples:
1) Sync software: http://sync-software-review.toptenreviews.com/. They include only pay-for software, completely ignoring some freeware programs which are better than what’s on their list (such as Microsoft’s SyncToy).
2) Registry Cleaners: http://www.registry-repair-software-review.toptenreviews.com/. They don’t include jv16 PowerTools. Fred Langa (whom I DO trust!) did a thorough test of this notoriously dubious category, found that many commercial products were outright frauds, and gave the top honour to jv16 PowerTools (www.informationweek.com/news/windows/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=171203805). That test is four years old, but jv16 is still Fred’s recommendation today. Why do they exclude jv16 PowerTools? My guess is that the publisher refuses to pay them their fee for “reviewing” their software.
TopTenReviews.com is purely a money-making machine. Don’t trust it for any reviews at all!
Hi Bruce !
You shouldn’t worry ! We have chosen Top 10 Reviews just as a comparaison list. Slowly - with your contribution - we’ll have our 4Free list ( and forget about Top Ten REVIEWS )
The freewares are treated separately, anyway.
Now what about your choices ?
Regards !
I have used Spybot Search & Destroy for a few years now, and have found it to be the best, with the most options for repair or recovery. Adaware went the way of Norton’s Antivirus, a bloated, over promoted fail whale that accepts payments form vendors to not be included, much like Microsoft was doing. With Spybot, I have never used a commercial solution, nor needed to.
I would have put Spybot at the very top.
5 points
Hi y0himba !
We’ll see how the 4 Free list will look after a few hundred votes.
Thanks for your feedback !
IOBIT Security 360 PRO is free for right now and it seems to do a great job, I have advanced System Protector, which is really pretty good and Super Anti-Spyware free edition. SInce adding IOBIT it has jumped in twice and caught tracking software the other two missed.
I use Avira free edition for my virus protection but I’m thinking about going to the premium edition because I’ve had my computer for nearly a year and it has done a great job of protecting it.
Right now I download a lot of software through your site and Raymonds site and get licenses but next year I will buy what seems to work.
I wish I had got into the JV16 download because their free Light version seems real good.
I have bought Ashampoo WinOptimizer 6 and plan to buy their uninstall 4 because even though their software might not be the best it is all pretty darn good and I’ve downloaded a lot of their software for free so I feel like I should support them some.
Paragon is another company I need to buy something from because their software is good and I have a lot of free downloads from them.
You guys introduce me to the company and if I like them I use them. Unfortunately I deleted a lot of downloded software before I installed it because I didn’t have a need for it when I downloaded it but planed on giving it a try.
The last camera IO had was a Nikon F2A and it wasn’t digital and I’m still kind of scared to download movies so I hadn’t installed picture software or movie software yet. I plannned on doing so soon.
You all give me an idea which companies turn out good software and which ones don’t, please keep up the good work.
5 points
Thank you for the feedback !
Glad to see such articles on 4Free. I think what first drew some of us to 4free the promos of software that one would previously need to pay for. However, there are many excellent free software out there just waiting to be discovered. Hope 4Free will become THE portal for anyone seeking quality, free stuff on the internet.
Hi Wob! Count on it! ( with your participation, like always ). Best regards !
Anyway, about this topic, I’ve tested ThreatFire ( 5 points) previously, and have no problems with it. Being a behaviour-based scanner, it does pop up alerts for legitimate software, but they are not too annoying in my opinion.
Oops… got blocked by the spam filter earlier…
Personally I find that Malwarebyte’s AntiMalware Free version is better than AdAware. Too bad that the free version does not include realtime scanning.
5 points
Thank you for the feedback Adrian !
Guys i may seem to be arrogant or even naive ti some others but i don’t use antispyware programs. I trust my kaspersky IS to do the job.. (And of course a good backup software for the worst case scenario.. i used to have a sandbox too, but i forget to run it so i removed it
At work they make us use the new MS suite and i could say that although i am impressed i have my kaspersky reovery cd with me and also aSquared 4,5 with the license you provided for us :o)
5 points
Thank you for the feedback DJ !
The best tool for spyware removing is Webroot Spy Sweeper 5 points(at least it never let me down in the past when I had problems), imho.
As for freewares-I think Spyware Terminator 5 pointswould be my choice if could not by any chance use Webroot.
Hi guys. Here”s my experience :
Freewares
1. SuperAntiSpyware 5 points
2. Malwarebytes 3 points
3. Mamutu Mamutu is not a freeware !!!
Shareware
1. aSquared ( through your tip ) 5 points
2. SywareDoctor PCTools 3 points
3. AdAware Pro 1 point
Hi friends,I must say I really like this concept you started.
) then this tool can help you identify the threat,by scanning the system in boot-time,thus disallowing the virus to load itself automtically,and then remove it.But be careful,this tool is really powerful,and if you delete the wrong thing,you may end up with an unusable system.All you need to know here is the exact name of the nasty,so the program can rip it out from it’s roots.
Regards!
Don’t want to pretend that I am a genius on this field,however I had many many problems with my pc in this area,and I had the opportunity to try most of the solutions belonging to this subject.
On top of my recomandation would be(and I’m pretty sure many ppl here agree with me) Avira Antivir Free 5 points.Altough the advertising every time you update is a bit annoying,if viruses make your life hell and want the best protection the freeware world has to offer,this is No.1,nothing beats it,not even all those big names out there. Every time I switched away from it,my pc was soon infected.
No.2 would be Super Antispyware Free 3 points.Even if it doesn’t protect in real-time,it does one hell of a job removing the nasties you gathered.It really is super.
As for No.3…eh,tough decision.For this place I would nominate RegRun Reanimator 1 point.If,despite all the best protection,a virus makes it through the shields into your system(and we know it happens
There are many more good software out there,like spybot or Threatfire just to name a few,but believe me,I would trust my life to these 3 goodies.
Hope it helped
Spybot and Ad-aware are outdated, they don’t even catch 50% of what’s out there. They once were the best, but but were passed left and right by many others. Of which mbam and a-squared are probably the best right now. Both are available as shareware AND freeware. The freeware versions offer no resident protection, but the scanner is otherwise the same.
But isn’t this really a popularity contest, rather than a quality contest?
5 points
Thank you for your reaction gh !
You are right : for the moment it looks like a popularity contest … But we’ll all work it and make it a real 4 Free Rating Tool.
Regards !
Hi there.
I’m rather new here - been following you for around three months now (a pitty I didn’t find out about this site earlier, great work & stuff!!). I decided to jump in now as I’m sort of obsessed with security and keeping my PC clean (which is already some years old). I’ve tried out several tools (freeware and commercial). One thing I’ve learned is that commercial is not necessary better than freeware (especially when it comes to on-demand scanners/ cleaners).
I agree with y0himba about Ad-Aware (and Norton) - installed & uninstalled the latest free version in one day.
Never liked much PC Tools products - last experience with SpywareDoctor was rather negative (too heavy on resources and did not work well with KIS). Neither did Spyware Terminator.
My weekly routine now includes:
Freeware
1. SuperAntiSpyware - lucks realtime protection but still great.
2. Malwarebytes - agree with Adrian about the realtime protection, but still one of the best.
3. Spybot - Immunize feature combined with SpywareBlaster.
ThreatFire is also solid (though it’s PC Tools product).
Also, GMER is great for Rootkits.
Realtime + On demand
Commercial
1. aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5 (thanks to you) - my realtime antivirus protection as well combined with Online Armor Firewall.
2. KIS - but really heavy on resources, especially on booting.
3. ESET NOD32 - lighter than KIS, still very effective (though my experience goes back to more than two years).
I also used to run Mamutu (thanks to Gizmo’s) with KIS (before switching to aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5+Online Armor Firewall), which did a really good job.
Finally, I lately tried out Trojan Remover which does, besides on demand, a scan when booting (seemed nice, though I can’t really say as the last time I got infected with something was back in summer 2008).
Of course, common sense is your #1 protection tool.
I hope this is not too much for a 1st comment here.
5 points
Thank you !
Any real 4Free reader is invited to comment about softwares.
… So it cannot be “too much”.
Regards !
Another great concept guys !
5 points
Freewares
1. MalwareBytes Anti-Malware 5 points
2. ThreatFire 3 points
2. Avira Antivir Free 1 point
Sharewares
1. aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5 ( thanks 4Free )
2. Avira Antivir Pro 3 points
Freewares
1. Windows Defender (this is what i use) 5 points
2. Malwarebytes 3 points
3. Spybot s&d 1 point
Shareware
1. SywareDoctor PCTools 5 points
2. AdAware Pro 3 points
3. aSquared 1 point
that is just the order that i would use them.
thanks mIkEy
Guys, I’m using
1 Spybot 5 points
2 Superantispyware 3 points
3 A-Squared Free 1 points
4 Net Studio USB Firewall
This is absolutely a good idea. To get reliable feedback from people for rating software applications.
For the current category (adware/spyware/etc.) I cannot add much since I have always used commercial software for this. Only stuff from freeware/shareware section I use is an add-on for Firefox, “Adblock Plus” (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1865). While they recommend subscribing (free) to some filter providers (who continuously update the list of filters used to identify advertisements), the software addon works well out-of-the-box with some very trivial custom filters like */ad/* etc.
Hi Alok !
“Commercial” goes in “sharewares” so please share the softwares you have experienced in this field. Thank you !
you’ve really got to fix that Spam filter problem. I can’t be bothered to reproduce my long comments on this, and you shouldn’t expect your audience to jump through hoops to ensure comments are posted - that’s your job.
2 points
You’re absolutely right! Sorry !
Regarding “Our audience” .. They are virtual friends - people like us trying tyo do something for better software promos.
This is why there are so many kind comments ( yours included )… even against this temporary annoying bug ( well known for WPSpam - but we prefer it to the huge amount of spams )
Please don’t forget to copy your text before submitting the comment. The second time you just have to paste it .
The new script will eliminate this bug.
Regards !
I have Avast and Comodo installed on my PC and Its been one and a half years there are no adware, spyware or secumware installed on my PC. I tested several progs from Gizmo’s list and liked SUPERAntiSpyware but since its an on demand scan which I thought a little bit disappointed, un-installed.
Well… I would be happy to take another test (again) to completed your surveys (freeware only).
1. TreatFire 5 points
2. SUPERAntiSpyware 3 points
I would like to add TendMicro HijackThis 1 point to accompany and complete your defends and knowledge.
ps: Gizmo’s page “Best Free Adware/Spyware/Scumware Remover” has been updated ( Sun, 11/01/2009 ) there for your image is not valid anymore.
I prefer to prevent than to repair system.
I use Sandboxie for open browsers or untrasted appz.
I also use Comodo with HIPS
Hi fake91 !
We totally agree with the prevention behaviour … Regards !
I forgot to add to the last post
For me the best Spyware removers are Malwarebytes AntiMalware 5 points / Gmer 3 points / HijackThis 1 point
This new category will definitely be realling instructing, I think.
Unfortunately, I can’t say a lot for this first serie.
I used for a long time TrendMicro Internet Security . This program uninstalls everything else when you install it. So I got used to rely on TrendMicro only, even for adwaren spyware, scumware threats.
Now I moved to Kasperski and use Kaspersky only.
Before TrendMicro, I once tried adaware, but had problems with it (It totally messed up nmy win Me - if I well remember)
I used for many years Spybot SD, never had a problem with it… I was really sad the day Trend told me I’d better kick it away.
All this was a very long long time ago… So it’s pure nostalgia, but I’d give a vote in favor of Spybot 3 points.
That said, KIS2010 is a very good, efficient and complete security solution
PS: voting results should be presented in a table. It’s not really readable at the time!
Of course. It will look better in time ( and with much more voters )
Regards !
Hi guys !
First of all I use Avira Free 5 points. And I have also kept active Windows Defender (2) 1 point
I was happy with Malwarebytes (1) 3 points before grabbing the impressive aSquared ( 1°)5 points( thank you 4Free ! ) Sorry but the last one is the only shareware I have ever used in this domain.
I like the BestS concept ! Regards !
Good idea … here’s my small contribution:
Freeware choices …
1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (use on-demand only)5 points
2. SuperAntiSpyware (use on-demand only)3 points
3. IOBit Security 360 (real-time)Thank you Mike … but we won’t consider the Security Suite in this survey. They’ll have their place, of course.
Not currently using any shareware choices, but have used PC Tools Spyware Doctor 5 points, A-Squared 3 points and SanboxIE in the past.
I’ve really never like Avira, the whole updater issue just doesn’t sit well with me. I used to use Avast! for all my antivirus needs, but now I use Microsoft Security Essentials instead. It works great and is guaranteed to be compatible with W7 since it is designed and updated by Microsoft.
2 points
Hi D-rock !
You have never tried some specialized Adware/Spyware/Scumware Removers ? ( and not security suites )
Thank you!
Today I only use the basics:
Freeware 5 points to Firefox 3.5
Shareware 5 points to Outpost Security Suite
Your bad, my loss!(?)
2 points
Hi Curt!
This doesn’t really help our survey, indeed.
“Fortunately” you’re not the owner of a 4Free greencard, yet.
But you will soon become one … So maybe THEN you’ll kindly give us your choices from the listed alternatives.
Regards !
For sure my number one choice free malware remover would be Avira Antivir Free 5 points.I recommend this to everyone who wants my advice on computers as it’s detection rates are usually excellent especially for a freebie.
The only down side that I have come across with it is the nag screen which most people can live with abd there are ways to disable it,and the occasional slowness of the updates.
Second in my list is Super Antispyware 3 points.It is a great on demand scanner and helped me out when a business friend’s computer got infected with some keylogger nasties.
I don’t really have a number 3 though I would like to mention that while not strictly a remover I would recommend a product called Returnil which creates a virtual environment of your PC which would protect your OS from getting infected.
Thank you Ricky!
( article from October 1, 2008 !)
You mean … this Returnil ?
http://for-free-on-internet.com/2008/10/returnil-%E2%80%93-the-dreamed-protection/
Yea that’s the one though Returnil have recently just brought out a 2010 version which includes a combo of antivirus/malware as well as the virtual system.It comes with a paid and free version.I haven’t tried this new version yet though I will give it a go in the next couple of weeks.
and the winner, contains … ASK BAR!
Hi !
Thank you for participating on 4Free!
Unfortunately it seems you’re too smart to understand what a survey means.
I can assure the tests and comparaisons will come later, with the participation of a few hundreds 4 Free’ers … This survey is just a starting point.
But if you only need fake reviews and tests … with pathetic conclusions … from a 20 years old ( LOL ! ) “guru” ( actually immitating all he’s seeing on 4Free ) … with a strange megalomaniac habit of talking to and about himself under different personalities … I can recommend you “the one”. ( Oh wait ! You might know “him” already ! )
Next time try and be polite, please.
Regards !
For me anti-spyware/malware freeware:
1. MVPS Hosts File w/ Hostman if need a GUI 5 points
2. SpywareBlaster 3 points
3. SuperAntiSpyware 1 point
Shareware/Paid:
1. AniVir 5 points
2. aSquared 3 points
3. Webroot 1 point
I also like to use SandBoxie or a Virtual System for unknown or suspect software. I also like SpyBot S&D and have found it very useful. For cleaning up systems I like to use a BartPE custom made disc or ThumbDrive with all the tools necessary and just boot to it. :). I also prefer AcronisTI prior to version 10 for keeping up to date backups for restorations in case of non-fixable infections/catastrophes.
Since I too like to prevent rather then fix, I use either Winsonar or WinPatrol for HIPs.
Hi Jamey !
I have imagined “AniVir” is “Avira AntiVir”
Regards !
Probably would add Hitman Pro to the spyware remover list.
It is free until the first cleaning is needed but then that starts a 30 day trial. It is cloud based but the engines it uses are Avira, Gdata (Bitdefender & Avast) , Nod32, A-squared and Prevx.
The free version also includes options for a boot scan and context menu scanning. Pretty nice if you ask me.
5 points
Thank you for participating!
My favorite is a-squared. I also use malwarebytes.
My firewall is the free one from pc tools.
I have used windows defender, spybot, and adaware in the past, but have found that they miss too much. Therefore, I prefer a-squared and the pc tools suite.
5 points
Thank you for participating!
Hi team. Actually what I’m using is AVG+Spybot on some machines and NOD32+Spybot on other.
)
Attention, spybot and not spyboot like written (
Ah, Spybot 5 points seems to be at positions 4 and 6 on chart!!!
Thank you Max!
Let’s wait for a few hundred votes to draw conclusions.
Regards !
Here are my choices regarding Best Adware/Spyware/Scumware Remover (PC):
Freewares:
1-) MalwareBytes Anti-Malware 5 points
2-) TrendMicro HijackThis 3 points
3-) SuperAntiSpyware1 point
Sharewares:
1-) MalwareBytes Anti Malware (with run-time scanner) 5 points
2-) A-Squared 3 points
3-) SywareDoctor PCTools 1 point
Thanks for this survey.
Hello. I use to use Adaware before I discovered SpyBot Search And Destroy. I liked the look and feel of Adaware more but found SS&D was more effective at eradicating nasties.
Another tool that I used was Hijack this, maybe not very helpful for a non-technical person but the log files were an incredible resource for some.
I have to admit that I am using MS Defender and no issues found thus far.
Enjoy!
5 points
Thank you for participating!
Here are my choices regarding Best Adware/Spyware/Scumware Remover (PC) after installing and reading all the post:-
1) MalwarebytesAntimalware(An On demand scanner not a realtime protection)
2) SuperAntispyware(This is too an on demand scanner)
3) Paretologic XoftSpy (its too a good one but being a shareware not used by everybody)
4) A-Squared Free
5) Spybot S&D
All the above have limitations regarding realtime protection but if you use ZA(Zonealarm) its really effective in detecting the incoming threats but due to its annoying popup nobody wants to install it (since no one has got the full knowledge of removing it or not bcoz sometimes the spyware goes into the rootkit/registry and by deleting the same might be ur ‘OS’ becomes unstable)
In comparison to Freeware with the Paid Ones the Professional Version’s are really more effective.
It also depends on the user’s liking and disliking of the particular software whether he is satisfied with the performance of Antispware or its GUI or its familiarity or not?
“NONE OF THE PC’S IN THIS WHOLE WWW ARE FREE OR IMMUNE FROM ANY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED ANTISPYWARE SOFT’S ,BCOZ DAILY THEY RELEASE THE NEW DEFINITIONS AND IT GET WORN OUT INSTANTLY BCOZ A NEW THREAT ALREADY HAS KNOCKED THE DOOR”
SO THE BOTTOMLINE IS:-
A THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE IS REQUIRED TO GET THE MAXIMUM PROTECTION
Ps., (THESE ARE MY PERSONAL VIEWS ,SEE A COIN IS ALSO HAVING TWO SIDES SAME IS WITH THE PERSON TO PERSON ,WHAT HE LIKES MIGHT BE THE OTHER ONE IS NOT SATISFIED WITH HIS/HER VIEWS)
SO EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON THE USER’S CHOICE ITSELF
THANKS & TC
5 points
Thank you for participating!
This is really good idea. Hope its a big success so that
everyone could benefit from it (including me) !
Well i have used SpyBot Search&Destroy some 4 years ago
and at that time its was really doing good job. After that i have
been using Webroot Spy Sweeper (Shareware). So i really
dont know how the present day performance of SpyBot is.
And also about other freewares, i don’t know.This is because
since i started using Webroot, its doing great job and i was
not in need of other ones.
At the early times when none of the softwares helped me in
removing those deadly spywares/scumwares, Webroot really
rescued me from some worst scenarios. Since then i have
been using this. It really blocks everything, even trojans and
rootkits.
Great blocking capability and fast scanning are its pros.
Another great thing i love about this product is, it doesnt show
any false positives. It is really solid and trustworthy !!
Off course there is a con - it makes system slow when it
updates(that only for few seconds, so no problem to me).
The free trail only scans for issues and doesn’t remove
anything. So i hope the makers give the full working product
during the trail period, without any limitations.
So i would go with 5 points for Webroot.
I really don’t know why this product is not quite famous.
Its nice to see Dave using Webroot !!
As Max already pointed out, SpyBoot Search&Destroy is listed twice in the “table”: in 4th place with 10 points and in 6th with 5 points.
Someone needs to check & correct this.
2 points
Done!
Thank you!
Hi guys ! Congrats for another great concept !
Freewares:
1. SuperAntispyware 5 points
2. TendMicro HijackThis 3 points
Sharewares
1. aSquared ( thank you for the fantastic tip ) 5 points
2. Avira AntiVir 3 points
Hope that helps !
Ok I know you are not smart to put all your egg in one basket.
You shoud use more then 1 anti virus. I use to use adaware and still would buy when I upgraded to Kaspersky 10 it said it had a issue with adaware so I had to uninstall it.
I have used macafee, Norton, Zone Alarm, and Trend Micro and I love Kaspersky. I have paid for it the last 2 years and will pay for the next 2 years.
Now for adware I use I orbit 360 pro (free) and it seems to be doing ok. I also run . Malwarebytes free about once a week. I also use Advance system care pro that I also got for free and I think that help alot and it is easy to use. I have had false positive from 360 and a coupel from .
Malwarebytes put you should always be carful. Thats it seems like alot but I go to any website I want and I dont have any viruses
5 points
Thank you for participating John !
Hi Guys,
Much as I would like to help with this category, I can’t. My ISP has been providing its customers with free copies of Internet security software for the last 7 or 8 years. Most recently they have provided a customized version of Kaspersky security software. Prior to that it was Norton’s Internet Security.
Over that period of time, I have never had to remove a virus or do battle with malware and I have been to some very questionable places. In fact, occasionally I check my security logs and have seen several instances of attacks having been blocked. Thanks to my ISP, Rogers, I have never had to pay a cent for that security. Well, not a visible cent because I know that cost is buried in my monthly fee.
Perhaps I do have something to offer. People should check with their ISPs to see if the ISPs provide Internet security software free or nearly free. It is after all, in the ISP’s best interest to do so because such software helps prevent overuse or misuse of the ISPs network assets. If your computer is safe and secure, it won’t be enlisted into the army of so called zombie PCs, sending out spam and malware which can cause excessive use of the network.
Take care and have a good day.
Yes, sorry, it is Avira, I mistyped, lol.
One I don’t see mentioned is one many probably aren’t aware of. It is Online Armor ++ by tallemu.com Most have heard of the firewall, but this pay version uses the Ikarus/a-squared engine for it’s anti-malware and combined with the HIPS and firewall capabilities should be more than enough to keep a computer clean.
Plus the a-suared engine is one of the best at the moment and tallemu is working to use their Oasis database to cut down on false positives. This is the anti-malware to keep your eyes on…
5 points
You’re right but maybe we should keep Online Armor ++ for the Security Suite list.
Thank you!
Great info here, 4 FREE!!! Maybe we can help a developer come up with the perfect combination of all our favorite anti malware programs (4 free of course) all rolled into 1 very nice program!
Why must we have so many programs to do essentially 1 thing…keep our computers safe?
Here are my favorites: Super Anti Spyware 5 points, malware bytes 3 points, A squared 5 points.
I have tried others, but these are my for right now favorites.
I also was told to use a hardware AND a software firewall to help out so maybe that is also why I haven’t had many problems.
This community ROCKS!
I’ve been using PC Tools ‘Spyware Doctor’ 5 points for years now & I have found that it is the only anti-spyware/virus that I can trust 99%. And with the new build it manages to catch every single dodgy file & website that I have thrown at it. The best bit is that it can still be grabbed for free with the ‘Westpac’ free ‘PC Tools Internet Security’ offer that has been running forever!
I still use the other big freeware ones like Spybot 2 points, AdAware 2 points, Malwarebytes 2 points & aSquared free 2 points but they are only there for a second opinion for scanning from the context menu as Pc Tools never leaves them anything to detect!
I’m sure a lot of people have picked this up but Gizmo has a post for people to get a free 1 yr license for ‘a squared’ which is top of the shareware survey list at the moment.It is only for 24 hours commencing on the 11th November.The page is here:XXXX
Thank you Ricky!
It was already at the right place:
http://for-free-on-internet.com/2009/11/latest-important-news-on-the-web-week-2-8-november-2009/
Regards !
I’m sorry to point this out, but there seems to be another missplacement in the “table”.
Avira Antivir Free is in 4th place, yet it’s scored only with 5 points.
Maybe need to recalculate each product’s points?
3 points
You were right, thank you!
Please take into consideration we’re running this community in our free time ( usually after work .. and family …)
Regards !
I didn’t mean to sound judgmental or anything. And I definitely I don’t expect you to jump into everything straight away.
Sorry if it came across the wrong way.
1 point
Your help was/is appreciated. No one took it as an offense or anything, don’t worry !
Thank you!
Hi guys !
Freewares
1 MalwareBytes Anti-Malware 5 points
2. Windows defender 3 points
Sharewares ( I have/had them from different promotions )
1. aSquared 5 points
2. Webroot SpySweeper 3 points
3. Spyware Doctor 1 points
Thanks everyone for the best community ever !
Ok, I finally have a chance to give my feedback.
The two freeware security softwares that I always have on my pc are Malwarebytes 5 points and AdAware. 3 points
For the nasty stuff which is ever so present today on the internet, I have found nothing better than Malwarbytes. If I ever get any type of virus on my pc I instantly go to Malwarebytes even before my main av program.
The only reason that I use AdAware it that it is fast and efficient. I agree that there is a huge amount of programs that are much better at scanning and that also offer real-time protection but I just like AdAware because its smart scan is incredibly quick.
As to sharewares, I dont really have any on my pc other than my main av and the a-squared 5 points that I got from here.
However, so far that has worked great so I guess I would say that is the main shareware I use.
This BestS section is a great concept and I know it will continue to get better.
Now let’s see how can I contribute here ( awesome concept again guys ! )
Freeware
1. SUPER Antispyware 5 points
2. ThreatFire 3 points
3. Gmer 1 point
Shareware
1. a-square ( unbeatable ! ) 5 points
2. Webroot SpySweeper 3 points
3. Avira Pro 1 point
Good luck with HF 36 to all 4Free’ers !
There are so many choices !
This software domain ( security ) must be the most popular. Another popular one is the media-related software.
What have I liked most ?
Freewares
1. Avira Antivir Free 5 points
2. ThreatFire 3 points
3. SpywareBlaster 1 points
Sharewares
1. avira Antivir Pro 5 points
2. asquared ( thank you guys ! ) 3 points
3. Spyware Doctor 1 points
I’m very curious to see the results of the survey after another hundred votes. You’re doing a great job like always, Team !
Thanks to everyone participating
Hello everyone!
Freewares
1. Spyware terminator 5 points
2. Windows Defender 3points
3. asquared free 1 points
Sharewares
1. asquared ( thanks 4Free ! ) 5 points
2. Webroot SpySweeper 3 points
3. Malwarebytes AntiMalware ( full Edition ) 1 point
Regards!
Hi,
For me: 1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. SpyBoot Search&Destroy
Regards
Colok
5 points
Thank you for participating!
Have tried three times to commit but cannot get through. Do not know if this one will.
?
I’m with “fake91″ preferring prevention to cure so tend to rely on Sandboxie or Shadew Defender. The last time I was infected was back in the mid 1990s so my experience of how well these softwares clean malware is clearly severely limited. In terms of usability and lightness however I would rate the following highly, and those with real time detection have all at some time sprung into life to keep the machine clean.
Freeware: I find it difficult to split Avast and Avira as they are both very capable anti virus softwares.
I have never experienced the slow updates with Avira that people often refer to, and the nag screen is easily controlled. It also offers more scanning options than Avast. Having said that Avast (minus the awful default skin) tends to be my number 1 at the moment. In fact they both coexist happily on the same machine - yes, I know, I can see people’s hands shooting up in horror already. Avast 5 points serves as the main av, and Avira (with realtime monitoring disabled and updates set to silent) 3 points happily sits in the background until it is called upon to scan a file. Both softwares are so well behaved that they do not interfere with each other. Hopefully Avast 5 will be as accommodating.
My other Freeware choice would be Windows Defender 1 point which happily coexists with pretty much anything.
As for Shareware, aSquared 4,5 5 points followed by Spyware Doctor 3 points and PrevX 1 point would be my choices.
1. Malwarebytes (I use the Pro version)
I’ve abandoned all the rest, even though I used most of them - Spybot, Spywareblaster - for years. Spyware Doctor doesn’t play nice with my primary box that I have Online Armor Pro and Eset NOD 32 on.
With kind regards
5 points
Thank you for participating!
Hi!
Great concept! This will be my only site to check for best software in some category, as users give honest opinions!
Here are my choices:
Freeware
1. Avira Antivir Free 5 points
2. Windows Defender 3 points
3. SpyBoot Search&Destroy 1 point
Shareware
1. Webroot SpySweeper 5 points
2. aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5 3 points
3. SpywareDoctor 1 point
Freeware:
1. Avira Antivir Free
2. COMODO Internet Security
3. Malwarebytes
Shareware:
1. Malwarebyte 9paid version0
2. Kapersky
3. PC Tool (I guess)
Actually, my list doesn’t mean anything, because I have always thought that the best protection is the user itself, so I really didn’t try out new (or reputed to be good) softwares.
5 points
Thank you for participating!
Used Avira Antivir Free & SpyBot Search&Destroy back in my Windows 95 days, so can’t remember much on how they fared.
Ever since I’ve had Windows Vista, have been using a shareware called ESET NOD32 as my Antivirus+Antispyware program which unfortunately isn’t listed here.
3 points
Thank you for participating!
HiJackThis a malware remover ?
No no no… I disagree… It’s a worthy program, but classifying it in this adware/scumware/spyware remover is misleading for the vast majority of users.
That’s true, you can “fix” things through it. But actually you can fix things that are perfectly normal and legit as this soft cannot discrimine between what is malware and what is not.
Even TrendMicro advises not to use the “fix” feature unless you are a computer expert.
And, as a matter of fixing, it’s often deleting a file or a registry key… things than you can usually clean through the explorer and regedit.
Usually only… because a malware may have disabled some windows standard features… and in this case, if you know what you’re doing, the hijack this “fix” feature can turn to be very useful
Understand why I think it is misleading to put hijack this in THIS very category.
As clearly as I can understand Hijack This purpose, I’d say it’s aiming at creating reports on what’s running and what’s auto-starting with windows.
In a nutshell, it’s not a “remover” if you ask me, it’s a powerful diagnostic tool.
That said, as a diagnostic tool, I much prefer Eset SysInspector which provides much more user-friendly and comprehensive reports.
http://www.eset.com/download/sysinspector.php
But as it has no “fix” feature - or I didn’t find it - no one could ever be tempted to categorize it as a remover…
—————————————–
Please, add a vote from me to ThreadFire !
5 points
Hi Franck !
I imagine you do agree with your 5 points for TreadFire and (only ) 3 points for your previously mentioned SpyBot.
Regards !
@Frank
I agree on HijackThis being a diagnostic tool and that it’s only for the experienced user.
I’ve laterly tried Eset SysInspector and also found it to be more user friendly.
A similar tool is offerd by Emsisoft (free for private use) and is included in a-squared Anti-Malware.
For anyone interested, details given here: http://www.hijackfree.com/en/hijackfree/
3 points
Thank you!
Free:
1. AVG free
2. Threatfire
3, Gmer
4. Combofix
Shareware:
1. Avira Antivir Premium
2. NOD32 Antivirus
3. Mamutu
5 points
Thank you for participating !
Interesting 26Dolphins… Thanks for the tips about hijackfree which I didn’t know about.
I just tried its standalone version and I’ll keep it safe in my usb stick.
That said, it provides real-time information, like the standard windows task manager, Anvir Task Manager or Sysinternal process explorer + sysinternals Autoruns…
I won’t discuss here the differences, qualities and drawbacks of each, but maybe we will have some day the occasion.
HijackThis and eset sysinspector are reporting tools. They’re doing a cliché of the system at a precise moment of time.
Imagine a friend of yours, knowing haw tech-savvy you are ask you to clean his computer of malwares, and to optimize it… You create a report and can look at it in depth calmly, later, when you’re back home… (loading backyour friend report in the software) For this usage, you would use sysinspector.
Now imagine you want to ask advice on a forum. You’d use hijackthis : less information, but a report in plain text easy to cut and paste to post… (whereas sysinspector’s are xml report needing the sysinspector program to be parsed)
That’s said, that’s only my 2 pennies…
Hi Team,
Number one free AV for me at the moment is Comodo.It’s actually on trial at the moment.
Very close second is A-Squared which i got here of course.
After that the is Superanti-spyware and the lastly the spybot search and destroy.
So in a nice neat list
Comodo
A-Squared - Mamutu(in a pair)
SAS
Spybot.
Paid for, which i don’t use anymore are
Vipre and the Kaspersky.
I hope this is what you were looking.
Later tonight i will use the Genie back but not as a trial but for a real back and see how it goes.
Thanks for all my free gifts Team.
CZ
5 points
Thank you for participating !
As for your freebie list, I’d put Malwarebytes at the top. A friend recently got botted and Anti-Malware fixed it right up.
As for the rest, I really can’t comment since I’ve been very happy with BitDefender for the last 2 years which offers extensive controls and a game mode.
I would input Honorable Mentions for Sandboxie, DriveSentry and Returnil.
5 points
Thank you for participating!
Hello to all of you out there in “For Free” land. In regards to the premise of this article, Let me preface my reply by stating the following: I have never purchased a single piece of software, of any sort, for any purpose. I find the plethora of freeware and free shareware available on the internet, at the present, more than sufficient to meet my needs. I can not recall ever looking for a particular type of software to meet a certain need, or fulfill an intended objective, and not finding an appropriate, and fully legal, solution from the aforementioned categories. Now, granted, I have, over time, built up a robust stable of such applications, such that, for the most part, nowadays, I fulfill all of my needs “in-house”, as it were. It is only on the rare occasion that, for me, a need or desire mandates a web search for the purposes of obtainment.
For illustrative purposes, I put forth the following items for your consideration: I currently hold thirty-three licenses for various Ashampoo products, all legally obtained via various promotions and giveaways. Whilst I am not the biggest cheerleader of all things Ashampoo and would not voluntarily attest to the universal high quality and merchantability of their offerings, I hold them in reserve, shoul I ever need them. At the present, I have only four pieces of their software installed-Office 2008, Photo Commander 7, Burning Studio 9 and WinOptimizer 5. And, truth be told, I rarely use these, as my preferences for the functions and usability that they provide lies elsewhere. But, when I need them to serve one very specific purpose or another, they are available to me. Currently, my free library consists of approximately six hundred categorized and filed programs, with probably eight hundred or so programs enqueued, in need of proper categorization and filing. Needless to say, not all of these are installed on my machine. Revo Uninstaller informs me that at the present I have 317 user installed applications in residency (I have become quite lazy with the passing of time and no longer, as concerning my machine, run quite as tight a ship as I have in the past. This fact concerns me little, however, as it is quite a capable one-any problems which arise are quickly solved.).
Now, with that bit of background in hand, let us discuss my views on the best (no cost) anti-malware available today. I utilize the following three programs, listed in the order in which I hold them in esteem:
1)PC Tools’ Threatfire
2)IOBit Security 360 Pro
3)SpyBot Search & Destroy.
Threatfire, at its maximum setting, is my primary line of defense. I find its lightweight footprint and heavyweight detection abilities to be nonpareiled.
IOBit Security 360 Pro serves as my second layer of defense and performs well in this role.
And finally, what can I say about SpyBot? Whilst there are better anti-spyware platforms available, I am, I suppose, of the sentimental type and just do not wish to see an old friend depart. Has he not served me well? How could I possibly send him out into the cold, dark and lonely night which is software obsolescence? And so he remains. Faithful to my friend, I shall be, to the bitter end. Which is not to say ,that I do not render unto him some assistance in his advancing age, for I do, primariy augmenting his protection with SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition, although other anti-spyware utilities are wont to take my fancy from time to time. And let me not forget the worthwhileness of an up-to-date hosts file.
And this is the sum of my active protection scheme. I run no firewall (a simple router to provide my wireless connectivity is my external face), nor do I have installed any sort of exhaustive anti-virus security suite. I prefer the simplicity and speed which the lack of the two aforementioned items affords me. The occasional a-squared Free scan augments my peace of mind, as concerning the absence of both a firewall and exhaustive security suite. I also perform the occasional backup of important data, as a precaution. In short, I very rarely have any problems with malware. And should any problem arise, I have an arsenal of useful and dedicated tools with which to dispatch it , and quickly.
Cordially,
5 points
Thank you for participating!
Free:-
1. SUPER Antispyware - lacks realtime protection but otherwise a very solid product
2. AVG
3. Spybot - Search & Destroy
Shareware:-
1. Kaspersky
2. a-squared
3. spyware doctor
5 points
Thank you for participating!
For the security of my computer I rely on a few software (including a good firewall). I am not a pro so my choices may not be the best but they work for me (at least for now).
Freeware :
Avira Antivir Free (but I am not happy with the way the updates do work (or not))
Spybot and AdAware
Shareware: I do not use any of them so I have no opinion.
5 points
Thank you for participating.
Re: Correction
I do not currently run any commercial firewall application. I do, however, make use of XP’s built-in firewall. And yes, I am fully aware of its limitations.
Cordially,
2 points
OK!
Thank you!
I have been a long time user of SpyBoot Search&Destroy and loved it, but I got turned on to EMSI aSquared Anti-Malware and have not looked back since. aSquared Anti-Malware is very accurate and fast.
3 points
Thank you!
1. Malwarebytes
2. SuperAntiSpyware
3. Spyware Blaster (Prevention Software)
4. avast!
That’s my opinion.
3 points
Thank you!
After trying most of the mentioned above, freeware and shareware, I now only use one, NOD32. My computer runs faster with just one and also NOD has not conflicted with any other software I have.
3 points
Thank you!
For the dayly routine of keeping an eye on the things that pass my computer I use Avira free edition. For additional scans against adware and stuff I use Ad-Aware on a regular basis.
2 points
Thank you!
Here’s my top3 x2:
Free:
1-Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2-SpyBot Search and Destroy
3-Trend Micro HijackThis
Paid:
1-aSquared Anti-Malware 4.5
2-Malwarebytes AntiMalware
3-Webroot SpySweeper
5 points
Thank you!
freewares: 1. Avira Antivir Free 2. AdAware Free Version 3. SpyBoot Search&Destroy
Sharewares: not one of them, I dont have use them 1. Symantec Endpoint 2. Kaspersky 3. f-secure
5 points
Thank you!
This is what I use to keep my computer clean.
Freeware
1. AVG Free (3points)
2. CCleaner (4.5 points)
Shareware
3. WinPatrol (5 points)
4 TuneUp Utilities 2008 (2.5 points)
5. Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (4 points)
5 points
Thank you!
Hi All, just trying to catch up and do my part!
For antispy free:
1. Super AntiSpyware
2. MalwareBytes AntiMalware
3. Spybot
The first two are good all around performers but Spybot still has some nice features and usually helps out on tough cases, for example: when a program keeps trying to add itself to startup after having disabled it, Spybot’s “Tea Timer” will ask if you want to allow it.
Paid for stuff:
1. Avira Premium Security Suite - what I currently use.
I’ve had Norton in the past, it came with the computer, but I will never buy Norton/McAfee/Symantec product! I’ve heard the latest version is great but I won’t touch it. That’s all I’ve paid for, all the other stuff I’ve used was free.
5 points
Thank you!
I prefer prevention to removal. Therefore, I run Eset NOD32, along with Spyware Blaster. I’ve never had an infection of any kind which I’ve needed to remove.
2 points
Thank you!
I’ve used Spybot Search and Destroy and Adaware in the past (not taken into consideration); but, as has already been noted, they seem to miss more than they used to.
I’ve also used the starter version of Spyware Doctor. That’s the version that you can get through the Google Pack. It’s free, but can remove what it finds, unlike the free version available from the PC Tools website shareware 5 points. It’s really pretty good for a program that anyone can get for free.
I’m currently using PC Tools Internet Security which incorporates anti-virus and anti-spyware in one program. I have found this to work extremely well. At the same time I’m using Malwarebytes AntiMalware (free) freeware 5 points just for additional protection. It works very well also.
Haven’t used many programs in this category as i haven’t had a problem for a long time so stuck with the ones i had.
I had Mcafee for 2 years when i bought the PC and never had a problem. This has run out and i am using a squared sharewares 5 points from the recent promotion and i find this stops everything.
Previously i have used AGV and Avira free. freewares5 points Of the free ones Avira seems to do the best job, not that i am an expert.
well.. to add my (little) bit..i use the following combination as my defense [against dark arts
]
Freeware
1. Avira antivirus.
2. Threatfire.
3.Spyware blaster. though it lacks real time scanning..but its system protection feature along with flash and active X controls are quite handy.
I have also used mal awarebytes, super antispyware, spyware doctor and drivesentry in the past. Drive sentry is good (prefer it over threatfire) but its no more free. And if i ever was to invest my money in an antivirus..it wud be NOD32.
PS. can i change my mail id that is held with you.. not getting any notifications
5 points
Of course !
Please change it ( because we have sent you the notifications )
When I suspect malware/spyware I have been lately using Malware bytes freewares 5 points , prior to that I have tried A squared Mamtu sharewares 5 points and Spybot search and destroy freewares 3 points, which used to be my favorite program, but as of late it seems to have some issues detecting properly and also the ever so annoying ‘false positives’ that seemed more prevalent in Spybot search and destroy :(. So I have now stated to recommend Malware Bytes.
For me it’s very easy !
Freewares
1. ThreatFire 5 points
2. Malwarebytes 3 points
3. Avira 1 point
Shareware
1. aSquared 5 points
2. Malwarebytes Pro 3 points
2. Avira Pro 1 point
Thank you !
Dont get a lot of problems with this, using Comodo and Avira free products, not a lot gets through. Use Spybot sometimes, but it rarely comes up with much - thankfully
4 points
Thank you!
I only use Malwarebytes 5 pointsand A-squared paid version 5 points on the list. I prefer Malwarebytes.
I also use the anti-malware module that is included with Outpost Security Suite.
Hello there!
I like Avast! as my antivirus and have been using it for a number of years.5 points
Spybot is still my choice for malware.
In other words, I like to play it safe and use software that has a good track record.
Cheers!
Hello!
I strongly suggest Avira , either the Free version or the Paid Version. But please, if we talk about the Premium, it’s better not to install the firewall included in it, but to rely on another product (like PcTools Firewall, for instance, that is free, easy to configure and not too invasive). Ciao!
4 points
Thank you!
This one is not that simple, because we all use security suites nowadays. But let me see:
Freeware
1. Malwarebytes 5 points
2. Avira 3 points
3. AdAware Anniversary Edition 1 point
Shareware
1. aSquared 5 points
2. Malwarebytes Pro 3 points
3. Webroot Spysweeper 1 point
Hope that helps !
Best regards !
this is a tough category - too many participants. I use on a constant base SpyBot 5 points and Ad-Aware 2008 3 points . Monitoring I have Win Patrol 1 point (which I’m planning to retire due to Online Armor) , Online Armor firewall ! and a-squared. 5 points
Freewares
1.Avira 5 points I use it on both XP desktop and Vista laptop.It never failed.
2.A-squared free 3 points
3.Superantispyware 1 points
Shareware
1.Avira Antivir Premium 5 points
2.Malwarebytes Antimalware 3 points
3.EMSI Mamutu 1 points (I am using right now.You do not even feel it is there.Light on resources.)
Believe or not I have tried all the free and the shareware programs that have been listed here.My set-up now is Avira free,Mamutu and LooknStop firewall on XP SP3,I have no problems for a long time.
I only use freeware ones but these are the main ones: (for me)
1) avast 5 points (The free home edition detects viruses, rootkits and spyware)
2) Malwarebytes antimalware 3 points
3) spybot search and destroy 1 point
Freewares
1. Avira antivir
2. Malwarebytes antimalware
3. Super antispyware.
Sharewares
1. Kaspersky
2. Bitdefender
3. Avira primium
5 points
Thank you for sharing !
This one is heavily influenced by the fact that I put a lot of this stuff on the systems of almost clueless users, hence ease of download and install, ease of use and name recognition are important factors in these jobs.
Freeware
1. AVG Free
2. Malwarebytes
3. AdAware
Shareware
1. Webroot Spysweeper
I usually don’;t use much shareware here, I go directly to full Internet Security versions of BitDefender and FSecure. But of course, I get them in multi-computer and/or multi-year versions to keep the costs down.
5 points
Thank you for sharing!
My choices for freewares are:
1 - Spybot Search & Destroy, 5 points the best one in my opinion (I may be used to it…)
2 - Malwarebytes Antimalware,3 points I discovered it recently and kept it.
3 - AdAware Free, 1 point but latest versions seem less efficient than before.
My votes would go as:
avast!-5points
Avira Antivir Free-4 points
SpyBoot Search&Destroy-3 points
a-squared Free-2 points
AdAware Free Version-1 point
Regards,
BillyT
2 points
So you kind of liked aSquared free version … But didn’t take the oportunity to try the acclaimed paid version.
Thank you!
And my votes:
Freewares
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. SpyBoot Search&Destroy
3. TendMicro HijackThis
Sharewares
1. aSquared Anti-Malware
2. Malwarebytes AntiMalware ( full V .)
3. AdAware Pro - 4 points
1 point
Thank you for participating !
Hi,
Freeware :
1.Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2.Avira Antivir Free
3.-squared Free
Shareware :
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. a-squared Anti-Malware 4,5
3. Avira Antivir Premium
But..for prevention i use KIS 2010 .
Best regards !
5 points
Thank you!
Freeware
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. ThreatFire - 29 points ( 7 votes - average 4,1 points )
3. TendMicro HijackThis
Sharewares
1. aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5
2. Avira Antivir Premium
3. Malwarebytes AntiMalware ( full V .)
Hello guys…!!!
5 points
Thank you!
Hi
Here is my top 3 freeware tools:
1. a-squared Free
2. GMER
3. Combofix
Note, This is for removal, not for real-time protection. Just an Idea, maybe a survey for both.
4 points
Thank you!
Sorry about the “almost” long absence!
Last week, my Vista machine went the way of the Dodo bird. I rescued the secondary hard drive from it and put it back in my old XP machine that I had kept (Hooray for nostalgia) but had to go buy RAM because that old faithful just had 256 MBs.
With 2 GBs of memory installed (its maximum), I was then able to run it without stressing about the slowness.
I then had to reinstall almost all my programs (including the HFs) because of the nuked C: drive, often enduring frustrating research to get all codes and installers back (Promos being outdated, codes and installers being lost on drive C: without backups).
This process is still under way but I can at least function (internet and most programs are up).
Anyhoo, here I am, a little woozy from lack of sleep and the common cold but ready to participate.
My current choices are:
Freeware:
Avira free*
MalwareBytes Anti-Malware*
Spybot Search and destroy*
*As long as you keep them up to date!
Shareware:
Mamutu (even if I’m unable to make it work now because of the dodo)
I have used these three freewares (Threatfire, Ad-Aware 2008 and TrendMicro HijackThis) in the past but no longer because the first clashes with Online Armor, the second became a bloated monster and the last one is quite “headache inducing” when you try to make quick sense of it.
5 points
Thank you Paul!
A2 Antimalware and spybot search and destroy are my favourites.Used Superantispyware in past,would have bought that if real time wasn’t so expensive as is very good at detecting.
3 points
Thank you!
I forgot I have winpatrol which is brilliant,is free but i bought it as so good.Good all round security
1 point
Thank you!
Microsoft Security Essential is very good. Trust me . It can find malwares which Avast can not
2 points
Thank you!
Microsoft Security Essentials. Beats everything.
1 point
Thank you!
Hi folks. I have tried out a number of different security programs and am currently running Avira Antivir free together with Online Armor from tall emu. (no conflicts) I managed to get a pro license from a giveaway for online armor and have been very satisified with it. (although there is a free version) Periodically I do a sweep with Spybot S&D and Malwarebytes.
I also use trend housecall from time to time just to be sure.
It may be overkill but these days…
I did use to use winpatrol from billp which is also an excellent free program with many facilities
5 points
Thank you!
Hello 4Free Team! I have certainly experimented with quite a number of adware/spyware/scumware choices for software — both free and commercial.
Here’s where I have ended up for my best perfoming choices.
For freeware….(1) Malwarebytes’ Anti-malware — always seems to find things the other software misses!; (2) SuperAntiSpyware free — sometimes long for analysis, but VERY thorough and consistent; (3) Threatfire.
For shareware…(1) a-squared — thorough sweep and user-friendly interface; (2) Iobit security 360 - quick and efficient; and (3) AdAware Pro.
Each has different strengths and weaknesses, and the key is to find the best combination that works in concert with your active antivirus software!
5 points
Thank you!
Malwarebytes AntiMalware is the very best one… I scanned my system with almost all of the tools mentioned (no joke… ok, maybe with ~20% of them) and only MBAM found all instances of bad stuff
2 points
Thank you!
Hi. In freewares : 1>Malwarebytes 2>Super antispyware 3>Microsoft security essantials.
In sharewares : 1>A-squared 2>Bullguard 3>Kaspersky
5 points
Thank you!
Hello friends!
In my computer, I have Avira Antivir (freeware) installed. I’m really like this program, and I found it very usefull and with good performance.
Regards,
Evandro.
2 points
Thank you!
quote:
So you kind of liked aSquared free version … But didn’t take the oportunity to try the acclaimed paid version.
Thank you!
endquote:
I didnt take the opportunity as I have Avast , Comodo firewall and use Returnil….most other programs I use on the computer , I have thinstalled so they are isolated as well as not using up my systems resources…just a reboot and a clean machine my friend.
Regards,
BillyT
1 point
Your computer … Your behaviour … Your security choices.
On every new machine I get, I put onfree versions of :
1. Malwarebytes Antimalware
2. Super antispyware
3. Avast
4.A-squared free
4 points
Thank you!
Ok here’s mine:
Freeware
(1) Malwarebytes AntiMalware 5 points
(2) SUPER Antispyware 3 points
(3) AdAware Free Version 1 point
Shareware:
(1) aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5 5 points
(2) Malwarebytes AntiMalware 3 points
(3) Webroot SpySweeper 1 point
I hope I did this right.
I vote for ThreatFire and Windows Defender for real time protection and weekly scans with SpyBot S&D and Malwarebytes AntiMalware.
2 points
Thank you!
I’m a bit of a newbie on the 4Free community, but I guess I will give this a shot:
Freeware:
1 - Microsoft Security Essentials
2 - AVG Free (haven’t used lately)
3 - AdAware (haven’t used in a long time)
Paid:
1 - Norton Internet Security / Kaspersky Internet Security
2 - AVG Anti-Virus Professional
3 - Iolo System Guard
5 points
Thank you!
I wasn’t using too many kinds of anti-spyware software so I will write only 2 which i tested and liked:
Freeware: SpyBoot Search&Destroy
Shareware: Spyware Doctor
Hope it will help.
regards
3 points
Thank you!
Perhaps Sandboxie doesn’t belong in this category, but I consider it my best antispyware/antimalware program.
Along with Spyware Blaster 3 points they help keep the problems out of my computer. I also use Threat Fire 3 points, in case something gets by. Since my computer is usually problem free (and I do lots of downloading) I give them each a 5.
I have run Malwarebytes Antimalware 1 point, Asquared free 1 point and AdAware free 1 point, but seldom find a problem. I guess they deserve a 3, because they do their jobs. I also ocassionally check using the free online programs, but they don’t show anything.
I used to use Ad-aware and Spybot and spyware blaster. All very good products. But since trying out some new software from here and learning more from the Matouzec site I now use:
1: A-squared (wow, really improved a lot, much smaller update files).
2: Super Anti-Spyware (Caught 99% as with a-squared)
3: Avira AntiVir personal
Have used:
4: Ad-aware ( now and then check, hard to get away from the first anti-spyware ever.)
5: Spybot
6: Commodo
7: WinPatrol
8: Threatfire
Definitely will try Malwarebytes.
5 points
Thank you!
My votes based on the ones I’ve used are:
Freeware
1.SpyBoot Search&Destroy
2.Malwarebytes AntiMalware - a couple more weeks to evaluate it and I might move it to number 1
3.a-squared Free
4.Windows Defender
5.AdAware Free - became too heavy on low end systems
Shareware
1.aSquared Anti-Malware (thanks 4 Free)
2.AdAware Pro
5 points
Thank you!
While I have only used freeware, I have ThreatFire and Avira AntiVir free both installed on my PC.
I have tried Avast!, but was getting too many false positives.
3 points
Thank you!
avast gaved you too many false positive ?!
In the past I have heard about a poor threats detection for avast … But ‘too many false positives ” ?
This is new for me. I mean it.
Thanks for the info.
Haven’t been here for a while, so I hope I’m doing this right.
1) a-squared Anti-Malware - I love this software. High detection rates.
2) Avira AV Premium - Not really for ‘adware or spyware’ I think, but the WebGuard and Firewall features stop me from accessing potentially dangerous websites, so it has a good preventive measure.
3) Spybot Search & Destroy - I’m not using this now because that would be an overload, but when I did, it saved my computer from a crash and was the only software that could allow me restore it by getting rid of the malware, so I would still highly recommend this software.
4 points< Thank you!
Hi here is my list of freewares:
1. - Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. - AVG free. I have been using this for like half a year and have finally gotten the fullv version but i dont notice any changes in my protection so im very happy with this program.
3. - Spyboot Search & Destroy
4. - Super Antispyware.
Sharewares:
1. - aSquared Anti-malware 4.5
2. - Spyware Doctor
Thank you for an awesome site
Best Regards
Eddy
5 points
Thank you!
hi friends, I just love spybot Search&Destroy, so easy to use and very powerful. I think it is best. and secondly I also used aSquared Anti-Malware 4.5 a due to 4free. it is also good.
3 points
Thank you!
Freeware:
1. Avira AntiVir
2. Avast
3. Spybot Search & Destroy
Shareware:
1. Avira AntiVir Premium
2. Spyware Doctor
5 points
Thank you!
Hello,
I want to thank you for the free offers, I have use a few of them. My choices for Anit-spyware and Maleware is,
1- Windows Defender
2-McAffe Security Center , which Comcast Cable offers for free.
I hav tried,Malwarebytes AntiMalware, a-squared Anti-Malware 4,5, SpyBoot Search&Destroy, webroot and others. I have tied a lot of others also,
I want to thank you for the free offers, I have use a few of them. My choices for Anit-spyware and Maleware is,
1- Windows Defender
2-McAffe Security Center , which Comcast Cable offers for free.
I hav tried,Malwarebytes AntiMalware, a-squared Anti-Malware 4,5, SpyBoot Search&Destroy, webroot and others. I have tied a lot of others also, along with free firewalls. My fourteen year old step-daughter with her MySpace and friends have found ways to stop my computer. The worst one was Comodo’s Bioclean(?). I once in a while will download one or two of the programs mntioned above in other comments and run them after I scan with my two programs and come up with a few cookies. I also like to use Microsoft programs to fix my computer or clean it up. I found some great ideas at
The Road to Know Where—http://bhandler.spaces.live.com/default.aspx?wa=wsignin1.0&sa=983276302
he offers a lot great advice on Microsoft programs present and future offerings, I would suggest remembering his site.
Jeff
5 points
Thank you!
Nice site ! Is it yours ?
Freeware I tried:
MSE
Avira antivir
Shareware I tried:
a-squared
Panda suite
PC tools suite
Micro Trend suite
Currently using MSE with a-squared. I stopped using Micro Trend a while ago when I saw the poor scores it received. PC Tools messed with my wireless connection and slowed my system down. Panda worked fine, and Avira is great, but it liked to “hang” during auto update. I don’t think I have paid for any of them, as most have offered one year licenses for free - thanks 4 free!
5 points
Thank you!
I personally checked
in freewares
1. Avira AntiVir
2. Spybot
3. AVG
in sharewares
1.SpywareDoctor
2. Webroot
3. AdAware
5 points
Thank you!
Hi guys! Today I have some free time and here I am!
Wow ! We have a big selection here!
Freewares
1. SuperAntispyware 5 points
2. Malwarebytes 3 points
3. WinPatrol 1 points
Shareware
1. CounterSpy 5 points
2. STOPzilla 3 points
3. aSquared 1 points
Best regards !
Here’s my list:
Freeware:
1. Avira Antivir Free
2. SpyBot Search & Destroy
3. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
Shareware/Paidware:
1. Eset Smart Security
2. aSquared Anti-Malware
3. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
4. Avira Antivir Pro
Best Regards
5 points
Thank you!
Hi guys!
Freewares
1. SpywareBlaster 5 points
2. aSquared Free 3 points
3. WinPatrol 1 point
Shareware
1. Webroot SpySweeper 5 points
2. aSquared 3 points
3. CA Anti Spyware 1 point
Hope that helps !
I forgot to share my opinion in this section:
Freeware:
Spybot Search & Destroy [ Resident Shield, Tea Time Protection] 1 points
IOBIT Security 360 [ DOG detection Included ] Not yet! Waiting for justice decision.
Ad-Aware [ Genotype Detection with Ad-Watch ] 3 points
[ Mentioned only those who provide Realtime, as its important for such products to have it ]
Shareware:
A-Squared Anti Malware 5 points
[ should have been included in Freeware section but lacks realtime in Freeware, so I won't include ]
my choice for freeware would be spybot S&D an oldie but a goodie and shareware would be aSquared Anti-malware 4.5 I hope this helps.
3 points
Thank you!
since my computer is an old piece , I use only free ware and the one I got the news from here such as zone alarm A squred .. after testing the two it really slow down my computer and had to uninstall them.. it does not fit to my computer.. may be when my new computer arrived then I will try them again later.. At the moment I use Malwarebytes AntiMalware 5 points and it fits to my computer reqiurement which does not slow down my computer.. as always my real line of defence is returnil and sandboxie.. I hope ur team wll include both the s/ware in the future survey.. thank you in letting me in your survey
Like said : better later than never. I’m glad to participate. These are all the apps I have ever tried:
Freeware:
1. ThreatFire 5 points
2. asquared free 3 points
3. Windows Defender 1 point
Shareware:
1. aSquared Anti-Malware 5 points
2. AdAware Pro 3 points
3. PrevX 1 point
Advanced System Care & IOBit Security 360 are my top choices
I tried Ad-Aware and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware but the resources offset the benefit.
A-Squared Anti-Malware and Spybot Search and Destroy are 2 popular products, but I have found them to be a bit difficult to manage and control.
WinPatrol, Windows Defender, and AnVir Task Manager have good points (they work) and bad (high overhead and many false positives).
5 points
Thank you!
My choice for best malware remover: A-Squared AntiMalware. 5 points
But perhaps an even better category would be “Best malware PREVENTER.” Both Online Armor and Comodo Internet Security work well for me (one at home, one at work).
Freeware:
1. Malwarebytes 5 points
2. Spybot S&D 3 points
3. AdAware 1 point
Shareware:
1. Webroot Spysweeper 5 points
I’d write more but your blasted spam filter keeps blowing away my posts
As freeware
1. Spyware Blaster 5 points
2. Spyware Terminator 3 points
3. WinPatrol 1 point
As sharewares
1.PrevX 5 points
2. Webroot 3 points
3. AdAware 1 point
Hello,
I have been using security products (generally speaking) for more than 10 years.
I started with antiviruses (Norton and AVP) and with the very first spyware detection tools : GRC Optout (somebody still remembers it ?) and moved to Zone Alarm and then to Lavasoft AdAware.
I have been using Sygate personal Firewall and Lavasoft Freeware AdAware for years, but I stopped using Lavasoft when they released a slow and unuseful release of their product.
I currently use and suggest this tool :
Online Armor Free (a little “paranoid” but very powerful)
5 points
Thank you!
Well- I don’t use this kind of software. I still beleive- the combination of Kasperski Internet Security+ Deep Freeze (or similar) is enough…
2 points
Thank you!
Best in my opnion are:
1- Malwarebytes
2- Ad-Aware free edition
3- SAS
3 points
Thank you!
Usually when i cleaned Friends Computers of Malware, those did a good Job:
Freeware:
1. Spybot Search & Destroy
2. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
Shareware:
Avira AntiVir Premium
4 points
Thank you!
Freeware SpyBoot Search&Destroy and AdAware Free Version and Spyware Terminator
shareware aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5 and SpywareDoctor
5 points
Thank you!
Shareware:
1. Webroot Spy Sweeper
2. Spyware Doctor
3. a-squared
Freeware:
1. a-squared free
2. SUPERAntispyware
3. Malwarebytes Antispyware
5 points
Thank you!
Hello!
As freeware, I know and use:
1) Malwarebyte
2) Avast!
3) Avira
As shareware, I like the same…
In the future, I’ll like to try also aSquared Anti-Malware (thank you!).
Hi!
5 points
Thank you!
I USED AND STILL USE
MALWAREBYTES ANTIMALWARE
2 points
Thank you!
freeware - SuperAntispyware 5 points
shareware - Sunbelt Software’s Vipre 5 points, followed by A-Squared Anti-Malware 3 points
Freeware: AdBlockPlus (Firefox add-on) - Filters most advertisements out with default configuration (even without subscribing to any of the ad filter websites it suggests)
Commercial: I used to use Norton Internet Security’s ad blocking feature. It was very good.
Humm ! … You’re only talking about blocking ads. What about “malware, spyware, scumvare ” ?
Freeware:
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. Avira Antivir Free
3. SpyBoot Search&Destroy
Shareware :
1.Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2.SpywareDoctor
3.aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5
5 points
Thank you!
Freeware: SpyBot
Shareware: Webroot
3 points
Thank you!
My favorite freeware :
-a-squared Free
-SpywareBlaster
-GMER
-TendMicro HijackThis
My favorite shareware :
-Malwarebytes AntiMalware (the active protection is very good and the license is lifetime)
All the softwares listed above are installed on my computer and they are very good.
If I had to buy some sharewares, I would probably look toward these :
-aSquared Anti-Malware
-Webroot SpySweeper
-CounterSpy
5 points
Thank you!
My favorites here are.
Freeware:
1. MalwareBytes Anti Malware free
2. A-Squared free
3. Super Antispyware
Sharewares:
1. MalwareBytes Anti Malware(real-time pro)
2. A-Squared(real-time pro)
3. SpywareDoctor PC Tools
5 points
Thank you!
Malwarebytes AntiMalware
Spybot Search & Destroy
Ad-Aware Free
SpywareBlaster
Sysinternals RootkitRevealer
4 points
Thank you!
Freeware:1. SpyBoot Search&Destroy
Shareware :
1.Ad-Aware Free
? Ad-Aaware free - a shareware ?
I really hope your fast two-apps nominations are not just superficial contributions.
(You wouldn’t be the first, unfortunately )
Thank you!
Freeware:
1)Malwarebytes Anti-malware
2)Spyware Terminator
3)A-Squared free
Shareware:
1)Spyware Doctor
2)A-Squared Anti-Malware
3)CounterSpy
5 points
Thank you!
Hi,
It is not easy , but my opinion is :
Freeware
1. a-squared Free
2. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
3. Avira Antivir Free
4. ThreatFire
5. SpyBoot Search&Destroy
Shareware
1. aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5
2. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
Best regards !
5 points
Thank you!
Freeware :
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. SpyBoot Search&Destroy
3. Avira Antivir Free
Shareware :
1. aSquared Anti-Malware
2. Webroot SpySweeper
3. SpywareDoctor
5 points
Thank you!
I utilize a-squared Free for the bulk of my anti-malware needs.
3 points
Thank you!
This is software I have played around with a lot and from my experience:
Freewares
1. Malwarebytes
2. SpyBot Search & Destroy
3. AdAware
Shareware
1. AdAware Pro
2. Malwarebytes
3. Spyware Doctor
5 points
Thank you!
I like windows defender and avast.
2 points
Thank you!
G’Day Guys Spybot search and Destroy is a great piece of software for a freebie and A Squared for the paid for catagory, together with a good firewall and antivirus is the way to go.
i use ad-aware
Spybot - Search & Destroy
2 points
Thank you!
Right now I use BullGuard with Defense Wall Hips as with all new software there is a learning curve. It took me a little while to figure out Defense Wall. It won’t let firefox update or allow installation of any software unless it is temporarily disabled but thats a goods point because it stops anything from installing without your intervention. So between these 2 I feel pretty secure
Bill S.
I prefer:
freeware,
1.Adaware
2.Spybot
3.Threatfire
shareware,
1.Asquared
2.Avira
3.Adaware Pro
5 points
Thank you!
The best products I have tried incude:
Freeware:
Iobit 360 Free - integrates with Iobit Advanced SystemCare (Free or Pro). Good product even though the company has been accused of appropriating malware signatures from Malwarebytes.
Malwarebytes Antimalware
Super Antispware
Commercial/Shareware:
Webroot SpySweeper
Asquared Antimalware
5 points
Thank you!
I am currently using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for on demand scanning & Microsoft Security Essentials for real time protection.
3 points
Thank you!
My Choices:
Freeware:
Ad-Aware Free
Shareware:
aSquared Anti Malware
2 points
Thank you!
Hi guys, in my opinion the best freeware in this area are 1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware 2. SUPER Antispyware 3. Avira Antivir Free. As for shareware, the best (1) is aSquared Anti-Malware, the second best is Webroot SpySweeper and the 3rd is Avira Antivir Premium.
5 points
Thank you!
Freeware
1. AVG free
2. Spybot search & destroy
3. Adaware
combined with Zonealarm, winPatrol, webroot used to be my lineup
Shareware
1. Avira Antivir Premium
2. aSquared Anti-Malware 4.5
3. KAV
5 points
Thank you!
For Freeware:
Its got to be Malwarebyte’s Anti-malware. Its fast and regularly updated. It has little difference with the Pro version (tech-support and real-time guard)
For Shareware:
It has got to be PCtools Spyware Doctor. Fast, reliable and great tech-support (based upon experience). Webroot Spysweeper is a close second. Its sad that it did not have much improvement through the years. Their focus shifted mostly on their Internet Security Suite.
4 points
Thank you!
malwarebytes leads by a wide margin - i’ve never seen a more effective malware remover than malwarebytes.
for shareware, i’d lean towards a-squared anti malware.
3 points
Thank you!
I have to go with Malware Bytes. Although it doesn’t always fix a problem, when my friends have a problem, I recommend Malware Bytes and 9 out of 10 times, it fixes their problem(s).
3 points
Thank you!
Freeware:
1.A-Squared
2.Super Anti-spyware
3.Malwarebytes
Shareware:
1.A-Squared
2.Webroot
3.Spyware Doctor
5 points
Thank you!
I use and reccomend:
MalwareBytes AntiMalware: the only one which perfectly works with Vista/Seven 64 bit
Even SuperAntispyware and a-squared are good but they do not plays well with 64 bit OSs
4 points
Thank you!
Since all the malware/spyware/antivirus programs are together here, even those with different functions. I use all these currently and I’d give them 100 out of 100 if I could.
Freeware:
-Antivirus:Avast
–HIPS/Behaviour blocker: Threatfire
–Sandboxes (thought not mentioned here): Sandboxie/geswall
–Malware/Spyware/Trojans/other bad stuff: Malwarebytes and SuperAntispyware. Malwarebytes seems to catch more baddies and I would recommend that every user have this.
–Spybot’s immunization feature and HOSTS file
–Firewall: PCTools Firewall plus.
I used to use SpywareBlaster until I switched to another browser. Spybot’s immunization seems enough.
Shareware:
I highly recommend Prevx, it’s a brilliant product. Surfright’s Hitman pro is similar using in the cloud AV and malware scanners and equally good.
I have hear good things about Mamutu as HIPS, once exams are over must try it. I have also tried the older version of DriveSentry (freeware), was very good. Must test out the new version soon.
I do have other security measures in place but this is not the place to elaborate.
Thanks and cheers!
Freeware
Threatfire
A-Squared
AdAware Free
2 points
Thank you!
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. Windows Defender
2 points
Thank you!
a lot of antivirus, internet security suite comes with spyware protection as well but sometimes I do use the antispywre program to do a full scan on my pc and still able to get some bugs.So, this is useful for me.my vote:
freeware:
1. Malwarebytes Antimalware(efficient, fast cleaning)
2.Trend Micro Hijack This(useful tool for detection through processes)
Shareware:
1.A-squared antimalware 4.5-The best antispyware I could think of so far.
5 points
Thank you!
My Choice:
Freeware:
1. SpyBoot S&D
2. AdAware
3. PC Tool Spyware Doctor
Shareware:
1. AdAware Pro
2. Webroot SpySweeper
Free
1 MBAM
2 SAS
3 WinPatrol
shareware
1 aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5
2 MBAM
3 PrevX
5 points
Thank you!
Shareware, Prevention:
1) Agnitum Outpost Security Suite
2) ESET Smart Security
3) Kaspersky Internet Security
Shareware, Removal:
1) Total Uninstaller
2) PCTools Spyware Doctor
3) Webroot
Freeware, Removal:
1) Spybot Search & Destroy
2) Sysinternals RootkitRevealer
3) Malwarebytes
4) TendMicro HijackThis
5 points
Thank you!
Freeware AdAware Free.
Shareware Webroot Spysweeper. I also use Firefox without saving any cookies or history.
2 points
Thank you!
1- Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2- SUPER Antispyware
3- SpywareBlaster
4- Theatfire
5- Windows Defender
All super at the task I assign them, all free, no problems yet.
5 points
Thank you all
5 points
Thank you!
I currently use A-Squared anti malware full version, which i find pretty effective.
This is backed up by :-
1. Malwarebytes antimalware
2.Superantispyware
Free versions which i use for on demand scanning.
3 points
Thank you!
The best antimalware :
A-Squared Anti-Malware
2 points
Thank you!
Hi, this one is tricky as most of the security programs in your other BestS surveys do this task in some form or other, but for the dedicated spyware tools, here goes… Free: 1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware 2. SUPER Antispyware 3. Spybot SD
Paid: 1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware 2. PCTools Spyware Doctor 3. PrevX
5 points
Thank you!
Hi to all!
I used to protect my PC against viruses with Avast free version for a few years back but then changed it with Avira’s free version. After a certain and troubled period of time with its updates, you guys came up with an “a-squared AntiMalware 4.5 one year license” and a-squared became my No: 1! Thanks!
However, although Spybot S&D is my best freeware choice in spyware removal, i have been using Adaware’s free personal version before. I would prefer Spyware Doctor from the commercial options, since i have given a try to its trial version once, and liked it so much! Hope to see a free licence for Spyware Doctor on 4Free!
Sincerely
Snowflake
5 points
Thank you!
Free
1.Adaware
2.Spybot
3.Threatfire
Paid
1.Asquared
2.Avira
3.Adaware Pro
5 points
Thank you!
Like & use: Malwarebytes, SpywareBlaster, Spybot S&D, Adware, A-squared, GMER.
did not work so well for me in the past: Mamutu, PrevX, IOBit
5 points
Thank you!
Free
1. SpywareBlaster
2. a-squared Free
3. Spyware Terminator
Shareware
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware Pro
2. AdAware Pro
3. PrevX
5 points
Thank you!
free 1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. SpyBot Search&Destroy
Shareware
1.A-squared antimalware
2. PCTools Spyware Doctor
4 points
Thank you!
Free:
1. Malwarebytes Antimalware
2. SuperAntiSpyware
3. Spyware Blaster
Paid:
1. PrevX
2. A-Squared AntiMalware
5 points
Thank you!
At the moment, my freeware choice would be Spybot. What I use is the shareware version of Malwarebytes.
2 points
Thank you!
Freeware
1 Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2 SUPERAntispyware
3 Spyware Terminator
Shareware
1 Webroot SpySweeper
2 aSquared Anti-Malware
3 CounterSpy
4 STOPzilla
5 SpywareDoctor
5 points
Thank you!
Freewares:
1. SpyBot Search&Destroy
2. SUPER Antispyware
3. ThreatFire
As for sharewares:
1. SpywareDoctor
2. aSquared Anti-Malware 4.5
3. AdAware Pro
5 points
Thank you!
Malwarebytes AntiMalware, kaspersky removal tool, avast, webroot antispyware, avira, and winpatrol are the absolute best and the only progams that I will use to remove scumware/malware.
4 points
Thank you!
Gotta go with A Squared and Malwarebytes here guys
Freeware:
1. MBAM
2. SAS
Shareware:
1. a-Squared AntiMalware 4.5
2. PrevX
4 points
Thank you!
Free: Avira AntiVir Personal
Shareware: a-squared Anti Malware
3 points
Thank you!
malwarebytes — gets into corners of your system you didn’t know existed
2 points
Thank you!
Freeware: -
1. Malwarebytes Antimalware
2. Spyware blaster
3. SuperAntispyware
Shareware:
Use A-squared antimalware (got a free license from somewhere) and use some specialized cleaning tools as required.
3 points
Thank you!
Freeware:
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. Avira Antivir Free
3. avast! Home Edition
Shareware:
1. Avira Antivir Premium
2. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
3. avast! Pro
5 points
Thank you!
Freeware: 1.Avira Antivir Free 2.SuperAntispyware 3.Malwarebytes Antispyware. Shareware: 1.Avira Antivir Premium 2.A-Squared Antimalware
Malwarebytes AntiMalware - 1 point!
2 points
Thank you!
Freeware :
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. Avira Antivir Free
3. SpyBoot Search&Destroy
Shareware :
1. aSquared Anti-Malware
2. SpywareDoctor
3. Webroot SpySweeper
5 points
Thank you!
Free: 1, Malwarebytes, 2, SuperAntiSpyware, 3, a-Squared
Paid: 1, Malwarebytes, 2, AdAware Pro, 3, Webroot
5 points
Thank you!
Freeware
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. SpyBot Search&Destroy
3. ThreatFire
4. AdAware Free Version
Shareware
1. aSquared Anti-Malware
2. Webroot SpySweeper
3. SpywareDoctor
5 points
Thank you!
Freeware:
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. ThreatFire
Shareware:
1. Trojan Remover ( I currently use this)
2. Spyware Doctor
3. A-squared Anti Malware (many false positives)
5 points
Thank you!
Spyware Terminator
Asquared Anti Malware
WinPatrol
Spyware Terminator can integrate anti virus into it providing 2 layers of protection for free.
Asquared offers other tools other than malware protection. not free unless your lucky enough to find a promotion.
Winpatrol sits quietly in your system tray and alerts you if some sort of process is trying to make a change to your system allowing you to decide to allow or not. It is free
5 points
Thank you!
Freeware:
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. Winpartol
3. Super Antispyware
Shareware:
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware (paid version provides real time scanning).
2. Webroot Spysweeper
Freeware:
Malwarebytes AntiMalware
SUPER Antispyware
AdAware Free Version
Shareware:
aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5
Freeware
SpywareBlaster
SpyBot Search&Destroy
Adaware Free
Spyware Terminator
WinPatrol
TrendMicro HijackThis
Malwarebytes AntiMalware
Shareware
Asquared Anti Malware
Spyware Doctor
Webroot SpySweeper
AdAware
PrevX
EMSI Mamutu
1. Anvir Task Manager
2. a-squared
3. Microsoft Security Essentials
Free Malwarebytes AntiMalware (on demand scanner)
ThreatFire (runs in background)
paid asquared
A-Squared Free
Microsoft Security essentials does the trick for me.
Freeware:
Malwarebytes AntiMalware (Excellent)
AdAware Free Version
SUPER Antispyware
Shareware:
Spyware Doctor
freeware:
malwarebytes antimalware
spybot s&d
shareware:
spyware doctor
malwarebytes antimalware full
Freeware
Malwarebytes AntiMalware
AdAware Free
Spyware Terminator
Shareware
Spyware Doctor
Commercial versions of all old tools do perform more or less likely. But different maker cum vendors include different features in free versions. Some emphasise Antivirus, some antispyware, some firewall, some spam, some scam. Newer and less popular tool makers and vendors to compete in market, to develope user base and to improve field testing and detection capabilites i.e. effectiveness of performance offer freewares so that they can compete with financially sound big tool makers cum vendors. In few years time, these tools become very competitive because of wide userbase and error file submissions.
So every tool is effective where It was and will be where it aims to be. Avira and Avast in Virus detection, zonealarm in firewall, Spysweeper and Spyware Doctor in antispyware live detection and protection, free adaware, spybot search and destroy in offline scanning and Spybot S&D and SpywareBlaster in immunizing system especially Bowsers against dangerous sites.
Security suites of these vendors try to do their best but fail in one or two features. Supplement the tools where they are week with a few other tools strong in that area till they reach mature stage of developement.
Norton 360 for Newbies
For careful users, a combination of Zonealarm free version, MS Security Essentials, Spysweeper or Spyware Doctor commercial or free version, Avast or Avira pro or free and Asquared anti malware pro would help. Now a days these will be my choice.
Ironically I am using Microsoft Security Essentials and Spyware Doctor Google edition for live protection and Microsoft Security Essentials with Asquared would also make best combination. Anyway choice is yours.
For best protection use one security suite and supplement it by one good anti malware, antivirus and antispyware pack.
1. SUPER Antispyware 5pt
2. SpyBot Search&Destroy 3pt
Current favs on my system Avast Home Free For real time protection. SAS and MBAM for on demand and also have WinPatrol. Prevx for online safety monitor.
1. Spybot, 2. Malwarebytes, 3. SUPER antispyware
FREEWARE:
1.A-Squared.
2..Spyware Terminator.
3.Spybot.
4.MalwareBytes.
SHAREWARE:
1.MalwareBytes.
2.A-Squared Anti-Malware.
3.SuperAntiSpyware Pro.
4.Adware Pro.
Freeware that works for me: 1) Spybot S & D 2) MalwareBytes. These two programs have worked very well for me.
I have and use these:
1. Spybot
2. Malwarebytes
3. AdAware
4. A-Squared
Spybot and AdAware run in the background, the other two I use for occasional system scans.
I have used Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Pro, Spybot Search and Destroy, SuperAntiSpyware, AdAware, A-Squared, AVG Free, and some others. For me, Malwarebytes was/is far and away the best. I’d rank SpyBot second, and SuperAntiSpyware third. The others I no longer use.
free:
1) malwarbytes
2) Super Anti Spyware
3) A-squared
paid:
1) A- squared
2) Avira
3) Webroot
I know i made comments about other malware apps but lately i have made Antimalwarebytes my one and only. I have been using it about two months now i cannot fault it. It finds the stuff the other apps i used before, missed. It has a simple layout and there is no confusion.
To sum it up…its simple and fast and gets the job done and best of all its free.
CZ
Freeware:
1. MBAM
2. Avast
Shareware:
1. MBAM (Full)
2. A-Squared Anti-Malware
3. Ashampoo WinOptimizer 6 (AntiSpy Module)
I like to use the ones that don’t bother you too much
avast! and Winpatrol
My top 3 are these
Free ones 1: Malwarebytes
2: Dr Web cure It
3: Rootkit Razor
Paid For 1: Avira
2: Kaspersky
3: The Cleaner
Top 3 for me: All paid for and current.
1. MBAM
2. Super Antispyware
3. Avira Antivir
Hi,
1 Malwarebytes
2 AdAware
3 Spybot S&D
I have also used Avast A/V with in-built anti-spyware with success.
Regards,
JBR
This one, guys, is another easy one—-SuperAntiSpyware!!! Not so fast, but comprehensive. No difference between paid and free product when it comes to detection. My next one might raise a few eyebrows, but the truth is the truth, I find Microsoft Security Essentials VERY good at detecting and removing malware, and it also is free. So, there you have it, IMHO.:)
Freeware - Avira Antivir Free and A-Squared Free both work well.
Shareware - A-Squared combined with Online Armour does the best job for me,especially as I got the licences in promotions so didn’t pay anyway.
Freeware
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. Windows Defender
Shareware
1. A-Squared Anti-Malware 4.5
2. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
3. PrevX
Freeware: SpyBot Search&Destroy
Shareware: A-squared
Hello everybody,
1 Malwarebytes
2 Spybot S&D
Thanks
freeware:
- Avira Antivir Free
shareware:
- aSquared Anti-Malware 4.5
avira for free
and a squared for paid
Windows Defender saved my life as Spybot was completely blind and my favorite antivirus didn’t see anything. So for me even if I know it’s not the best I’ll keek Windows defender installed on all my PCs.
Free:
- Malwarebytes AntiMalware
- Windows Defender
Paid:
- Asquared Anti Malware
- Spyware Doctor
Malwarebytes is just enough (would opt even for Microsoft Essentials as second).
Have no shareware version to suggest or recommend.
Freeware: (These ones I’ve tried)
1) Avira AntiVir
2) A-squared free
3) Malware Anti-malware
Shareware:
1) Mamutu
Freewares:
Malwarebytes Antimalware
WinPatrol
Threat Fire
Shareware:
Vipre
Free apps:
?
Free apps I use in order of my overall rating (times are for a recent same-day scan of my system at the most thorough setting):
1 Malwarebytes (66 min) - Straightforward. Fast updates and scanning.
2 Spybot S&D (15 min) - Fastest; I use often for quick scans.
3.SUPER Antispyware (75 min) - Well laid-out logically, lots of options if you want them, frequent efficient and informative program and definition updates. (I don’t use the realtime protection.)
4.a-squared Free (190 min) - Takes much longer than Malwarebytes and SAS, and more false positives. If definitions haven’t been updated in a while they can be as much as 70 MB, which can take a long time if a slow connection. I use only if I want to be doubly sure, usually after running the others.
I haven’t tried any of the shareware apps.
Hi
I have used
Spybot Search & destroy
Adaware
Iobit security 360 pro
I prefer Iobit Security 360 Pro but noticed that it is not mentioned in the list of programs here. This program does a great job at filtering out cookies and other spyware junk
I have only used Webroot spysweeper. and now rely on Norton Internet Security (though I don’t really know how well it detects spyware).
Freeware:
1. Malwarebytes
2. Avira Antifir Personal
3. Pc Tools Threatfire
4. Super Antispyware
5. sUBs Combofix
NEW ENTRY: AVZ Antiviral Toolkit
I choose
1.aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5
2.Threat fire
3.Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes and Avira AntiVir
1.aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5
2.Threat fire
3.Malwarebytes
Freeware: Avira Antifir Personal, A-squared free, Super Antispyware
free: SpyBot Search&Destroy, shareware: Avira Antivir Premium
Free:
- None
Paid:
- Ad-Aware
- A-squared 4.5
I would like to add in my previous answer PrivacyKeyboard and PrevX, I tested these softwares and are really good!
Thank you!
1) malwarebytes
2) superantispyware 3) winpatrol
im cool with thoose, especially winpatrol
1.Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2.SpyBot Search&Destroy
3.SARDU
“Hakuna Matata” is very original indeed.
Like already said : you’re using multiple user names on this IP
It’s true that you keep the same email address !
It used to be Jurgen, Nils, 123, etc …
Freeware
Spybot
Malwarebytes AntiMalware
Shareware
Spyware Doctor
Freeware
1. Spybot Search & Destroy
Shareware
1. aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5
2. AdAware Pro -
3. EMSI Mamutu -
For me the Best Malware/Adware/Spyware/Scumware Remover ( and Prevention ) as follows:
Freeware:
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. SUPER Antispyware
3. Avast!
Shareware:
1. PrevX
2. Malwarebytes AntiMalware Pro
3. aSquared Anti-Malware
spyware docter is good, dont use it much though……this kind of software is not appealing to me, just useless stuff…..
Yes I changed my email
I use Avira Antivir premium I think it´s the best, along with A squared4 free and last Sandboxie
Avira Antivir premium I think it is the best
A squared 4 free and Sandboxie
I just use Malwarebytes AntiMalware, thats the best.
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. a-Squared Anti-Malware
3. SUPER Antispyware
4. SpyBot Search&Destroy
5. Windows Defender
6. AdAware Pro
Hi guys, For me, the best freeware are:
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware;
2. SUPER Antispyware;
3. a-squared Free.
As for the shareware I would say:
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware ( full V .);
2. PrevX;
3. aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5. Thanks. Cheers.
Free: Malwarebytes Antimalware
Shareware: aSquared.
Freeware:
1. Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware Free
2. Spybot Search & Destroy
3. HijackThis!
Shareware:
1. Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware Full
2. a-squared Anti-Malware
I don’t know about the others as I didn’t try them, and I’m satisfied with these.
I didn’t include antivirus solutions on purpose, becouse I’ll cast my vote in that survey too.
Neither did sandboxing/virtual environment solutions, as I consider them a different category.
Shareware:
Vipre
Freeware:
Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
Freeware or time unlimited trials - first line of real-time active protection:
1. PC Tools Spyware Doctor 7.0.0.543 trial subscription (time unlimited)
2. PC Tools Threatfire Free 4.7.0.17 free
3. Avira Antivirus Personal - Free Antivir 10
Other freeware:
1. SpyBot Search&Destroy 6.2 free
2. SpywareBlaster 4.2 free
3. Malwarebytes’ Antimalware 1.45 free
Sometimes used shareware:
1. Lavasoft Ad-aware Plus 8.2.2 (shareware - 1 year license)
2. IOBit Advanced SystemCare Pro 3.5.1 (shareware - 1 year license)
1. Avira Antivir Free
2. ThreatFire
3. TendMicro HijackThis
Shareware
1. Avira Antivir Premium
2. AdAware Pro
3. PrevX
Best Malware/Adware/Spyware/Scumware Removers
Freeware:
1. Malwarebytes Antimalware (Free) - I like it’s simplicity and the catch rate.
2. SUPER Antispyware - It still works with 64-bit (which I use), on demand scanning and a good catch rate.
3. Spybot S&D - It’s an old familiar one for me. I drifted away for a while, but seem to come back periodically.
Shareware:
1. Webroot Spy Sweeper - Used this one for four years on multiple machines. Drifted away with the last subscription expiration. Still think it a good, easy to use and inexpensive solution.
2. aSquared Antimalware - Haven’t used it much but seems to have a good catch rate.
3. Malwarebytes Antimalware - Like the real-time protection better than most.
Lots of good products (free and pay). I move back and forth among them and sometimes call in one or another for a speciatly scan.
-wkp
free
SpyBot Search&Destroy
My votes
Shareware
1-Avira Antivir Premium
2-aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5
3-Zemana Antilogger
Freeware
1-Avira Antivir Free
2-a-squared Free
3-WinPatrol
I just use windows defender that comes with Win7, I usually don’t bother or spend $$ on other malware/adware remover as I found them just a waste of resources (CPU/memory). Just use your common sense and you will be fine. Scan your downloaded apps through virtustotal.com and run any suspicious software inside a sandbox like VirtualPC, VirtualBox or Sandboxie first.
security software ?
Online Armor
Avira
Malwarebytes and SuperAntiSpyware
Spyware Blaster
Zemana (testing)
WinPatrol
Avira Task Manager (also for startup)
Full, simple backup and keep the OS Reinstall CDs handy.
Comodo IS
Avast! free
Hello, I use windows defender and Mcafee have no problems,used Webroot was good for about a year and a half till my daughter took over.
Spyware Blaster,SpyBot Search&Destroy,SUPER Antispyware, did not hold up when she started going to My Space and Facebook.
I use several that don’t seem to intrude upon each other. I like:
SpyBot Search&Destroy and Malwarebytes
I use Windows defender, which seems to work, and is free
I also use webroot spy sweeper which has always kept me safe
Adaware used to be good, however have not used it in several years
Freeware
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. Avira Antivir Free
3. AdAware Free Version
Shareware
1. Webroot SpySweeper
2. aSquared Anti-Malware
3.Avira Antivir Premium
Freeware
1. Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2. SUPER Antispyware
3. Avira Antivir Free
Shareware
1. aSquared Anti-Malware 4,5
2. Malwarebytes AntiMalware ( full V .)
3. Avira Antivir Premium
In my opinion the best antispyware apps are Spybot S&D (freeware) and A-squared Antimalware (shareware)
Hiii,
Its a nice question.
Among freewares i like to use
MBAM,spyware doctor and Spybot S&D
And From sharewares i use.
Trend micro internet security, Prevx 3.0 (Both are currently using) and norton 360 verson 4
This is the same post I did at BestS Antivirus… Is there a difference between BestS Best Malware/Adware/Spyware/Scumware Remover and Prevention and Antivirus?
I’m sorry, but to me, they are all enemy of my system, and I treat them as one..
I’m using A-Squared Anti-malware, courtesy of 4Free of course, and I’m very happy with it..
Before then, I’m using a lot of Free Antivirus products, like avg, avira, avast, etc.. the problem with this, is the free version I think is not up for the job..
Because of 4Free, I’m now happy with what I’m using, and I plan to renew my annual subscription once it expires.
Because of 4Free’s offering and Surveys, I managed to find the right one for me.. Thanks 4Free!
Free:
1- Malwarebytes AntiMalware
2 - Microsoft Security Essentials
3 - a-Squared
Shareware:
1 - Mcafee
Free:
Malwarebytes
Spybot
Spywareblaster
paid;
winpatrol
a-squared
vipre
Free:
-Spybot Search and Destroy (www.safernetworking.org). Great tool, although I don’t recommend keeping “Tea Timer” working in the background - just do regular scans with SB.
Paid:
- Trend Micro Office scan (catches spy/malware as well as simple virus). A great anti-crap tool which we use at work and works really well and I don’t even notice it’s there (i.e. does not hog the system)
Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware from the free ones
and A-Squared Anti-Malware from the paid ones.