


Its just as important NOT to totally rely on your tools to provide you with the answers. As you work with malware, its important to have many ways to confirm your results. In the end I'd like to add an Excellent advice, posted by Lorna Hutcheson: WARNING! the internet it's full of fake software even from the commercial class, you should check rogue anti-spyware for more information about this fake products and other PC Security related stuff Was recommended by SnakeEyez before and now it has my recommendation, cause it could be useful for finding unknown threats - but use it with caution cause this is not a simple Scan and Fix tool. On the other hand, even a beginner could copy the advanced report and paste it on a forum for analysis by advanced users. I didn't post before, yet I knew about it cause it could be dangerous if used by a beginner. HijackThis - and advanced detection tool made by a guy named Merijn, which now belongs to TrendSecure. SUPERAntiSpyware - The name might look tricky, at first I fought is was a rogue, so I verified it and it turned up to be legit, tested it and prove to be quite efficient. Malwarebytes (recommended by SparkyJJO) - It has am active support forum so this tool is properly verified, tested and updated by it's owner. Other good tools which got good enough by 2008 to worth mentioning: Spyware Blaster /Spyware Guard both made by Javacool - One passive, one active.


That's good for the main security, now let's move on to the next step, AntiSpyware,Adware, & Trojans security, from the comercial class one of the best is Spy Sweeper, but it's good to have more then one protection since there are no conflicts at this category so let's move on to the free applications like Ad-Aware SE Personal, Spybot - Search & Destroy, AVG Anti-Spyware (Free Scaner/Remover - Trial Active Shield) Windows Security, Maintenance and Optimizing Guide based on applications - in 9 Easy Steps + More! (by AXS (XSAlliN))Īfter a fresh Install and all the necessary Updates the next step is an Antivirus and a Firewall: NOD32 + Outpost Firewall PRO is a good combination from the commercial class, let's not forget Kaspersky Anti-Virus but you can also find free alternatives that are pretty good like: Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic & AVG Free Edition as antivirus and Comodo Firewall & Agnitum Outpost Firewall Free as firewall.
