Spyware removers

Neojag · June 7th, 2003, 15:30

I am aware there's quite a bit of spyware Adaware doesn't remove detect. What other programs can be used to search for extra stuff?
thkx

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wolfmaster · June 7th, 2003, 16:37

Adware does work i use it and it's great

**Prafull** · June 7th, 2003, 17:17

I tried only one i.e. spy sweeper. It works quite ok for me.

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Spy Sweeper v1
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Works with Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP Pro and XP Home.

Note: Before scanning, to ensure proper removal of spyware,
be sure to close any other applications that are running
on your system.

Description:

Webroot Spy Sweeper is capable of identifying and eliminating certain
programs designed to collect information about you through your
computer use.

Spyware is loosely defined as any program that covertly gathers
information through your Internet connection without your knowledge.
Once installed, spyware programs monitor user activity on the Internet
and transmit that information to interested parties.

In addition to wasting bandwidth, certain spyware programs can gather
information about email addresses, keystrokes, cookies, and
even passwords and credit card numbers. Many Spyware programs have been
known to cause system failure and general system instability.

Spyware types detected by Webroot Spy Sweeper

Adware:
Adware is software designed to track your buying and surfing habits,
as well as demographic information and, sometimes, personal information.
Sometimes classified as spyware, Adware may be installed on your computer
when you install a shareware or freeware utility. Once an adware program
is running on your system, it can track your activities and subsequently
transmit reports to a remote computer for advertising purposes.

System Monitor Software:
System monitoring software is software placed on your system, either
locally or remotely, for the sole purpose of collecting information
on all of your computer activities. System monitoring software is
used by employers, identity thieves, private investigators and many
others to gather information ranging from keystrokes, to the programs
you run, to web sites you visit.

Almost all system monitoring software can run in stealth mode, allowing
it to be placed on your system and used without your knowledge.

Trojan Horses:
Trojan Horses or Trojans are malicious programs that masquerade as helpful
applications. Once installed, they collect and transmit information about
you. Hackers and identity thieves use Trojans to steal login names, passwords,
and credit card information. A popular method of transmitting Trojans is to
disguise them as a "music file" on an Internet site, waiting for someone to
download and activate it. They are also frequently disguised as an update to
Windows, or even as an update to anti-virus software. Many defense measures,
such as anti-virus programs and firewalls, do not detect Trojans.

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Neojag · June 7th, 2003, 17:45

Who said Adaware didn't work wolfmaster? Read my damn post please :P
Thanx Prafull, I shall try spy sweeper

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**Shiori** · June 7th, 2003, 17:58

Best way I guess would be to reformat, reinstall and then keep track of the stuff you install.

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Neojag · June 7th, 2003, 19:41

heh, I reformatted recently and i do keep track of everything i install

But I like to do periodical checks, and as Adaware wasn't detecting anything i wanted to test other program

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**Yeloazndevil** · June 7th, 2003, 21:42

Quote:

Originally posted by Neojag
heh, I reformatted recently and i do keep track of everything i install But I like to do periodical checks, and as Adaware wasn't detecting anything i wanted to test other program

have u updated ad aware reference files?

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hnayoung · June 7th, 2003, 22:47

Try "spybot: search and destroy" This picks up things that ad aware doesn't, runs faster, and has some extra very useful settings like "immunize" where you can prevent your comp from even getting certain spyware stuff in the first place. Also PC mag rated spybot much higher and preferred over ad aware.

As for spy sweeper...never heard of it

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**DarkAurora** · June 8th, 2003, 00:56

Quote:

Originally posted by Neojag
heh, I reformatted recently and i do keep track of everything i install But I like to do periodical checks, and as Adaware wasn't detecting anything i wanted to test other program

Maybe you actually don't have any spy/adware on your computer.

Neojag · June 8th, 2003, 13:26

Spy sweeper detected some more crap :P

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REi_FoX · June 8th, 2003, 16:12

adware performs good...

how come that it cant detect it?

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Neojag · June 8th, 2003, 17:16

*sigh*
Let me put this in other way... Adaware doesn't detect all spyware around. Some stuff was removed for their list (thinks like bpk and others), others it simply doesn't detect. Hence, other spyware removing programs should de ran to clean up after adware. Got it? thanx :P

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Sephi · June 9th, 2003, 14:08

i just downloaded adware and scanning now 49 detected :/

looks like its working verry well

but bad thing is its only trial
is there a free spyware detecter that works good ?

hmm almost forgot to ask is there a change the program wil remove anything that isnt spyware ?

op3n_skill · June 13th, 2003, 11:09

ad-aware is free(private use)

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**Betamax** · June 13th, 2003, 14:03

>hmm almost forgot to ask is there a change the program wil remove anything that isnt spyware ?

Nope. However some programs check that their spyware components are instelled. In these cases the program will not function.

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**Kane** · June 13th, 2003, 14:52

There is one bit of non-spyware that ad-aware found. UCMore. It's a plugin for MyIE2, but there is a bit of spyware that uses a dll of the same name.

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Dark Diablo · June 22nd, 2003, 00:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by hnayoung

Try "spybot: search and destroy" This picks up things that ad aware doesn't, runs faster, and has some extra very useful settings like "immunize" where you can prevent your comp from even getting certain spyware stuff in the first place. Also PC mag rated spybot much higher and preferred over ad aware.

As for spy sweeper...never heard of it

Indeed, Spybot worked for well to me.
Cleaned everything and its fast and usefull

wolfmaster · June 22nd, 2003, 01:02

I give sypbot a go

wolfmaster · June 22nd, 2003, 01:22

WOW Spybot GO man i never had those many things here wow shame u can't del them

GKort · September 9th, 2003, 03:07

adaware found like 13 things and all i did was simple ngemu/kazaa about a month after formatting...wth...

June 7th, 2003, 15:30	#1
Neojag :: [ Sauron's Eye ] :: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: In the Land of Mordor, where the Shadows lie... Posts: 3,258	Spyware removers I am aware there's quite a bit of spyware Adaware doesn't remove detect. What other programs can be used to search for extra stuff? thkx __________________ sig removed. hosted on infected site

June 22nd, 2003, 01:02	#18
wolfmaster Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 1000 at last all this time yay Posts: 1,028	Re: Spyware removers I give sypbot a go

June 22nd, 2003, 01:22	#19
wolfmaster Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 1000 at last all this time yay Posts: 1,028	Re: Spyware removers WOW Spybot GO man i never had those many things here wow shame u can't del them

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GKort Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 766	Re: Spyware removers adaware found like 13 things and all i did was simple ngemu/kazaa about a month after formatting...wth...

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June 7th, 2003, 16:37	#2
wolfmaster Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 1000 at last all this time yay Posts: 1,028	Adware does work i use it and it's great

June 7th, 2003, 17:17	#3
Prafull Administrator, PCSX2 tester Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: India Posts: 5,370	I tried only one i.e. spy sweeper. It works quite ok for me. ------------------------------------------- Spy Sweeper v1 (c) 1998-2003 Webroot Software, Inc. http://www.webroot.com/ saleshelp@webroot.com ------------------------------------------- Works with Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP Pro and XP Home. Note: Before scanning, to ensure proper removal of spyware, be sure to close any other applications that are running on your system. Description: Webroot Spy Sweeper is capable of identifying and eliminating certain programs designed to collect information about you through your computer use. Spyware is loosely defined as any program that covertly gathers information through your Internet connection without your knowledge. Once installed, spyware programs monitor user activity on the Internet and transmit that information to interested parties. In addition to wasting bandwidth, certain spyware programs can gather information about email addresses, keystrokes, cookies, and even passwords and credit card numbers. Many Spyware programs have been known to cause system failure and general system instability. Spyware types detected by Webroot Spy Sweeper Adware: Adware is software designed to track your buying and surfing habits, as well as demographic information and, sometimes, personal information. Sometimes classified as spyware, Adware may be installed on your computer when you install a shareware or freeware utility. Once an adware program is running on your system, it can track your activities and subsequently transmit reports to a remote computer for advertising purposes. System Monitor Software: System monitoring software is software placed on your system, either locally or remotely, for the sole purpose of collecting information on all of your computer activities. System monitoring software is used by employers, identity thieves, private investigators and many others to gather information ranging from keystrokes, to the programs you run, to web sites you visit. Almost all system monitoring software can run in stealth mode, allowing it to be placed on your system and used without your knowledge. Trojan Horses: Trojan Horses or Trojans are malicious programs that masquerade as helpful applications. Once installed, they collect and transmit information about you. Hackers and identity thieves use Trojans to steal login names, passwords, and credit card information. A popular method of transmitting Trojans is to disguise them as a "music file" on an Internet site, waiting for someone to download and activate it. They are also frequently disguised as an update to Windows, or even as an update to anti-virus software. Many defense measures, such as anti-virus programs and firewalls, do not detect Trojans. __________________

June 7th, 2003, 17:45	#4
Neojag :: [ Sauron's Eye ] :: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: In the Land of Mordor, where the Shadows lie... Posts: 3,258	Who said Adaware didn't work wolfmaster? Read my damn post please :P Thanx Prafull, I shall try spy sweeper __________________ sig removed. hosted on infected site

June 7th, 2003, 17:58	#5
Shiori :3 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 10,128	Best way I guess would be to reformat, reinstall and then keep track of the stuff you install. __________________ My PC specs: AMD Athlon Thunderbird 1.1 Ghz, ECS Elitegroup K7S5A, 256MB PC133 SDRAM, Geforce2 MX200 32MB, 20GB Seagate, Windows XP Pro. Ok, what else... Shiori figurine on top of case, assorted anime stickers on the side, lazy tabby cat on top of monitor.

June 7th, 2003, 19:41	#6
Neojag :: [ Sauron's Eye ] :: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: In the Land of Mordor, where the Shadows lie... Posts: 3,258	heh, I reformatted recently and i do keep track of everything i install But I like to do periodical checks, and as Adaware wasn't detecting anything i wanted to test other program __________________ sig removed. hosted on infected site

June 7th, 2003, 22:47	#8
hnayoung Surfer Dude Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Beach Posts: 195	Try "spybot: search and destroy" This picks up things that ad aware doesn't, runs faster, and has some extra very useful settings like "immunize" where you can prevent your comp from even getting certain spyware stuff in the first place. Also PC mag rated spybot much higher and preferred over ad aware. As for spy sweeper...never heard of it __________________ "What's wrong with taking care of a woman, she takes care of you" System Specs - Asus P4PE mobo, P4 2.53 GHz, 1024 MB DDR 333 PC 2700 ram, Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum, 80 GB Maxtor Diamond Max Plus 9 7200 rpm HD, 160 GB Western Digital Caviar, Antec True Power 430 Watt PSU, Chieftec Dragon Case with Clear Side Panel, ATI Radeon 9800, Cendyne 48x16x48 CD-RW, LG 16x DVD-Burner, Hitachi 17" Gamer's LCD Monitor, Asus TV Tuner Card

June 8th, 2003, 13:26	#10
Neojag :: [ Sauron's Eye ] :: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: In the Land of Mordor, where the Shadows lie... Posts: 3,258	Spy sweeper detected some more crap :P __________________ sig removed. hosted on infected site

June 8th, 2003, 16:12	#11
REi_FoX ¡¾¡¾¡¾¡ Fantasy ¡¾¡¾¡¾¡ Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 3,649	adware performs good... how come that it cant detect it? __________________ FoR PiNoYs WhO WanTs To BuY CheAp ParTs CliCk Here also Here Processor - Intel Quad 2 Quad q6600 G0 Stepping [Stock Settings] Memory - 2GB Team Elite 800mhz Graphics Card - Palit Daytone Geforce 8800 GT 512 MB Mobo - Abit IP-35-E OS - Dual Boot Windows XP Professional SP3 and Ubuntu Linux Pad - PS1 and PS2 > USB Adapter 3DMark05 Score - 35082

June 8th, 2003, 17:16	#12
Neojag :: [ Sauron's Eye ] :: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: In the Land of Mordor, where the Shadows lie... Posts: 3,258	sigh Let me put this in other way... Adaware doesn't detect all spyware around. Some stuff was removed for their list (thinks like bpk and others), others it simply doesn't detect. Hence, other spyware removing programs should de ran to clean up after adware. Got it? thanx :P __________________ sig removed. hosted on infected site

June 9th, 2003, 14:08	#13
Sephi Thinking outside the box Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,570	i just downloaded adware and scanning now 49 detected :/ looks like its working verry well but bad thing is its only trial is there a free spyware detecter that works good ? hmm almost forgot to ask is there a change the program wil remove anything that isnt spyware ?

June 13th, 2003, 11:09	#14
op3n_skill Finally!! :D Join Date: May 2003 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,842	ad-aware is free(private use) __________________ Member of "The Pessimistics Club"

June 13th, 2003, 14:03	#15
Betamax Resident Movie Critic Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 9,508	>hmm almost forgot to ask is there a change the program wil remove anything that isnt spyware ? Nope. However some programs check that their spyware components are instelled. In these cases the program will not function. __________________ Superior marketing of an inferior product will always win over inferior marketing of a superior product.

June 13th, 2003, 14:52	#16
Kane 邪魔ゎ指せない Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gosport, England Posts: 26,305	There is one bit of non-spyware that ad-aware found. UCMore. It's a plugin for MyIE2, but there is a bit of spyware that uses a dll of the same name. __________________ >Site Live< Pop over to my site for help with setting up PSX emulators. Help for the Final Fantasies and other RPGs avalaible Celes: (Desktop) Phenom II X4, 4Gb DDR2, GeForce 8800 GTS 320Mb, 32Gb OCZ Vertex SSD, 500Gb RAID HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium Erika: (MCPC) Revo3610, Windows 7 Home Premium Kimiko: (Craptop) HP Mini 210