Best Spyware and Virus Removal tool?

-MBG--De-Sniper-MBG--De-Sniper Alaska
edited June 2007 in Spyware & Virus Removal
What do you think is the best spyware and virus removal tool?
that doesnt suck the performance away from your computer but also does a very good job at cleaning your computer, also may contain registry fixer, firewall, etc.

Sniper

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  • TroganTrogan London, UK
    edited June 2007
    Here are some:

    Make your Internet Explorer more secure
    1. From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
    2. Click on the Security tab
    3. Click the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
    4. Click on Default Level and click OK
    5. Click on the Custom Level button.
      • Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
      • Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
      • Change the Initialise and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
      • Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
      • Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
      • Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
      • Internet Explorer 7 users: Check all other items and make sure that they meet the (recommended) setting when applies.
      • When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
      • If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the
      settings, press the Yes button.
    6. Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
    Take the time to check out the following links

    Introduction to Internet Explorer 7
    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx

    Internet Explorer 7 features
    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie7/about/features/default.mspx

    Release Notes for Internet Explorer 7
    http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/aa740486.aspx
    These Release Notes give you information about installing Internet Explorer® 7 and contain information about known issues and possible workarounds for those issues.

    Internet Explorer 7 Ressources - In Depth Articles - Known Issues ...
    http://www.ie-vista.com/

    Internet Explorer7 - Phishing Filter Frequently Asked Questions
    http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/safety/technologies/antiphishing/faq.mspx

    Resources for using Internet Explorer 6
    http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=867470

    How to Configure Enhanced Security Features for Internet Explorer from Windows XP SP2
    http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/smallbusiness/prodtech/windowsxp/iesecxp.mspx

    Safety Home
    http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/safety/default.mspx

    IEBlog
    http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/default.aspx

    Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool
    http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/families.mspx

    Keep your Sun Java up to date

    The most current version of Sun Java is: Java Runtime Environment Version 6.0
    http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
    • Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6".
    • Click the "Download" button to the right.
    • Check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
    • The page will refresh.
    • Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation with or without Multi-language and save to your desktop.
    • Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
    • Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
    • Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
    • Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
    • Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
    • Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
    • Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6-windows-i586.exe to install the newest version.
    And in the future, remember to remove older versions of Java when you update to a newer version to avoid exploitation of older versions left on your system.

    Free programs that may help you in keeping the PC clean
    • SpywareBlaster
      SpywareBlaster will add a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.
      You can download SpywareBlaster here
      A tutorial can be found here
    • SpywareGuard
      It provides a degree of real-time protection solution against spyware that is a great addition to SpywareBlaster's protection method. An anti-virus program scans files before you open them and prevents execution if a virus is detected - SpywareGuard does the same thing, but for spyware. And you can easily have an anti-virus program running alongside SpywareGuard. It also features Download Protection and Browser Hijacking Protection.
      You can download SpywareGuard here
      A tutorial can be found here
    • IE-SPYAD
      IE-SPYAD puts over 5000 sites in your restricted zone, so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all. It basically prevents any downloads, cookies, scripts from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
      You can download IE-SPYAD here
      A tutorial can be found here
    • Hosts File
      A Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well known ad, spyware sites etc. Basically, this prevents your coputer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer.
      A tutorial can be found here
      • MVPS Hosts File
        You can download the MVPS Hosts File
        Furthermore the website contains useful tips and links to other resources and utilities.
      • Bluetack's Hosts File and Hosts Manager
        Essentially based on the research made by Webhelper, Andrew Clover and Eric L. Howes, it contains most if not all the known spyware sites...sites responsible for hijacks, rogue apllications etc...
        Download Bluetack's Hosts file here
        Download Bluetack's HostsManager here
    Free Spyware Detection and Removal Programs
    • Ad-Aware
      It scans for known spyware on your computer. These scans should be run at least once every two weeks.
      You can download Ad-Aware here
      A tutorial can be found here
    • Spybot - Search & Destroy
      It scans for spyware and other malicious programs. Spybot has preventitive tools that stop programs from even installing on your computer.
      You can download Spybot - S&D here
      A tutorial can be found here
    Before adding any other Spyware Detection and Removal programs always check the Rogue Anti-Spyware List for programs known to be misleading, mistaken, or just outright "Foistware".
    You will find the list here

    WinPatrol

    WinPatrol uses a heuristic approach to detecting attacks and violations of your computing environment. Traditional security programs scan your hard drive searching for previously identified threats. WinPatrol takes snapshot of your critical system resources and alerts you to any changes that may occur without your knowledge. You'll be removing dangerous new programs while others download new reference files.
    • Detect & Neutralize Spyware.
    • Detect & Neutralize ADware.
    • Detect & Neutralize Viral infections.
    • Detect & Neutralize Unwanted IE Add-Ons.
    • Detect & Restore File Type Changes.
    • Automatically Filter Unwanted Cookies.
    • Avoid Start Page Hijacking.
    • Detect changes to HOSTS & critical system files.
    • Kill Multiple Tasks that replicate each other, in a single step!
    • Stop programs that repeatedly add themselves to your Startup List!
    Starting with WinPatrol 9.5 PLUS users also get the addition of Real-time Infiltration Detection so they'll know immediately when changes are made to critical system areas. WinPatrol Free is not demo or trial software. You're welcome to use it as long as you like.
    You can download WinPatrol here
    WinPatrol FAQ

    SiteHound by Firetrust

    Firetrust introduces the SiteHound Toolbar - the safe way to browse the Internet. With SiteHound, when you browse the Internet, you're shown a warning page every time you go to a site which is a known scam, potentially loads viruses or spyware on to your computer, has questionable content or anything you would not consider reasonable. You are shown a warning page with information about that site. From there you can choose to enter the site or go back. SiteHound is a free add-on to Internet Explorer. (Users of Firefox - a version for you is coming soon.) SiteHound's comprehensive database gathers the knowledge from other users and respected experts from the online security community to tell you which sites are real and which are bogus.

    SiteHound will alert you when you enter a site which is known to contain:
    • Fraudulent claims or scams
    • Offensive material
    • Security vulnerabilities
    • Spyware or Adware
    • Spam related material
    • or other content deemed to be unsafe
    Specifically, SiteHound blocks these categories:

    • Adult • Spyware • Spam Advertising • Phishing • Possible scam or fraud • Misleading or False Advertising
    • Pharming • Rogue or Suspect Product • Adware • Malware or Virus

    System Requirements:
    Internet Explorer 5.5+ and Windows 95/98/NT 4/ME/2000/XP

    Product Info & Download: SiteHound Toolbar

    Use an AntiVirus Software

    It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future. See the link below for a listing of some online & their stand-alone antivirus programs.
    Computer Safety On line - Anti-Virus
    http://forum.malwareremoval.com/viewtopic.php?p=53#53

    Update your Anti Virus Software

    It is imperative that you update your Anti virus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your anti virus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.

    Use a Firewall

    I can not stress enough how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. For an article on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below.
    Computer Safety On line - Software Firewalls
    http://forum.malwareremoval.com/viewtopic.php?p=56#56
    A tutorial on Understanding and Using Firewalls can be found here
  • musicman
    edited June 2007
    Excellent advice there from Trogan. You would be well advised to heed it.

    You ask ...
    =MBG= De Sniper wrote:
    What do you think is the best spyware and virus removal tool?
    ... my view, at the moment is that Superanitspyware and AVG Anti Spyware (formerly Ewido) are two of the best all-rounders at removing general malware. Links ...

    Superanitspyware > http://www.superantispyware.com/

    AVG Anti Spyware > http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
    =MBG= De Sniper wrote:
    also may contain registry fixer, firewall, etc.
    This is a different thing to a "sppyware and virus removal tool". To answer this you need to look round at the all-in-one packages. For example, AVG again figures quite well there. It has AV, firewall and the aforementioned Anti Spyware can also be added.

    Hope this helps.


    MM
  • -MBG--De-Sniper-MBG--De-Sniper Alaska
    edited June 2007
    TY and Ill check into it.

    Sniper
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