Solved what anti-spyware do you recommend for windows 7?

[mattburles]

i am currently using spywareblaster 4.2

but i was wondering if there is a better anti-spyware program to use on windows 7? what are your recommendations?

 

[Tews]

Im using MSE as my primary anti-spyware program for the time being...

 

[zigzag3143]

i am currently using spywareblaster 4.2

but i was wondering if there is a better anti-spyware program to use on windows 7? what are your recommendations?

yes there are better. you might want to search for threads where all the various apps are discussed.

ken

 

[mattburles]

well i have an anti-virus software already and its avast 4.8

but was wondering what people recommend for anti-spyware programs that work well with windows 7?

 

[Zahl]

This one is pretty good and works well with 7
Malwarebytes.org

This one is not bad either and it also works with 7
http://www.superantispyware.com/index.html

However neither have real-time protection/auto updates unless you buy them. Great for manual scanning though

 

[Tews]

well i have an anti-virus software already and its avast 4.8

but was wondering what people recommend for anti-spyware programs that work well with windows 7?

MSE is also Microsofts anti-spyware application...

 

[neoasr]

malwarebyte is free, fast & best

 

[Jacee]

Keep SpywareBlaster and keep it updated!

SpywareBlaster focuses on prevention and protection. Removal deals with threats after they've already had a chance to wreak havoc and compromise your data. There are plenty of freely-available spyware removal tools. But few of them do anything to help keep your system secure. That's why we initially released SpywareBlaster, and that's why we've continued to strengthen its already powerful protection - to stop potentially unwanted software before it has a chance to get on your machine.

SpywareBlaster® | Prevent spyware and malware. Free download.

 

[TGSoldier]

Man these threads never get old, do they?

 

[Dinesh]

SUPERAntiSpyware.com | Remove Malware | Remove Spyware - AntiMalware, AntiSpyware, AntiAdware!

 

[tw33k]

I just loaded a copy of SuperAnti Spyware today to replace Malware Bytes. When I run it through I'll let people know what I think.

edit: A quick scan took 10 minutes which is pretty good. It installs quickly, scans quickly, and doesn't bog down your system, which is good. The problem is that it needs to get better at doing its primary job—removing malware and keeping it out of a clean system. Until then, I can't recommend it.

 

[Airbot]

i am currently using spywareblaster 4.2

but i was wondering if there is a better anti-spyware program to use on windows 7? what are your recommendations?

Spywareblaster is a nice little app to have in the background. It doesn't run like other programs, just adds definitions to the registry that prevent certain spyware from being installed. Malwarebytes is a pretty good one to have just to run manual scans every now and then. It's has frequent updates available, sometimes 2 or 3 times a day, so make sure to update it before running a scan.

Avast also has an Antispyware, and AntiRootkit module built in to it that no one mentioned.

 

[beg4mercy]

Malwarebytes is so good
MSE and MB works nice each other without enforce the system.

 

[tw33k]

I'm testing spyware doctor at the moment. Installation was pretty quick, the interface is easy to work around and it offers some good advanced options. Scanning is pretty quick and the detection and removal is very high. I'm using the full version but I think the free version would work as well but without the advanced options like browser monitor, pop up blocker etc

 

[AussieGuy92]

MSE is bad for spyware.

 

[yowanvista]

MSE uses a lot of RAM (65MB) compared to other AVs

 

[KazeNoKoe23]

SUPERantispyware is one of the better options out there, but there's a free version.

 

[pparks1]

MSE uses a lot of RAM (65MB) compared to other AVs

Mine typically seems to run around 3-5MB.......and with boxes have 2GB, 4GB and 8GB of RAM....65MB really isn't that much anyway. Especially if it does a decent job against protecting from viruses and spyware.

 

[markymark69]

MSE is an excellent app for malware and spyware, ive never had any trouble with it since i put it on my win 7 x64, runs really well + its free, im running 6gig of ram so i dont notice if it uses alot of resources?

 

[rossy87]

Personally i use Super Anti Spyware on recommendation from people from this forum.