Computer Spys

[DShock]

www.cnet.com click on downloads and find Ad-Aware 2007 FREE Spyware program.
It is FREEEEEEE!
It is a good program.
A Spy hi jacks your browser and you keep getting annoying popups.
One of the biggest reasons Spys get into computers is that if you share your computer with other family members, you don't have absolute control about what is downloaded into it.
I know none of you guys would ever download anything questionable! I used to use Ad-Aware, but I'm a good boy now and I don't click on bad stuff anymore.
Don't be fooled by ADWARE, it is Ad-Aware.
Doug

[MikieFinn]

Add Aware is very good application. However it is not 100% proof.

As a matter of fact there is no such application.

If you spend significant amount of time on the internet you need multiple applications to protect your computer and your personal information on it.

You need an antivirus software, firewall and at least two different anti spyware applications.

My personal favorites are Etrust and Window Defender on top od Add Aware.

But there are a lot of others just as good.

[DShock]

UPDATE; Download the "FREE" version of Ad Aware, you do not have to pay for it.
Doug

[ducksterman]

Ad-Aware SE Personal....anti spyware....free

Spybot Search & Destroy...anti spyware...free...[be careful some copycats]

ZoneAlarm....firewall....free

AVG...anti virus....free......only run one anti virus program at once

I've be running these for some years with no problems...and these are often recommended by gurus.....

None of this pay for annual updates nonsense

[mdram]

Ad-Aware SE Personal....anti spyware....free

Spybot Search & Destroy...anti spyware...free...[be careful some copycats]

ZoneAlarm....firewall....free

AVG...anti virus....free......only run one anti virus program at once

I've be running these for some years with no problems...and these are often recommended by gurus.....

None of this pay for annual updates nonsense

my setup except for the zonealarm, i use the ms firewall
oh and ditch ie for firefox, add the google toolbar and ad blocker plus

[namekagon]

It's been my experience that of the 2....Spybot Search and Destroy is the better program.
It's always been completely free...no paid version...but the developer does except donations.

[DShock]

my setup except for the zonealarm, i use the ms firewall
oh and ditch ie for firefox, add the google toolbar and ad blocker plus

Roger,
If you are running Windows XP or Vista, try Apple Safari browser, I enjoyed Firefox, but Safari is better!
Doug