question about Spyware

maryonwheels46 · 02-03-2005, 11:05 AM

I have Norton antivirus and it tells me that I have protection for everything.
Sometimes I get this thing that pops up from internet explorer that saids that I might have been infected with spyware and it calls it Adware. I have scaned it and some I can't get rid of. Spyware Stormer always pop up when I look up guitartab on the net.
Should I let Spyware Stormer scan my cp?

I want to Rock you Gypsy soul and together we will flow into the Mystic.

Alba · 02-03-2005, 11:59 AM

A good rule of thumb: don't download anything from a pop-up. I recommend that you go to www.microsoft.com and download their free anti-spyware software. It's the beta version, but it works well. Another good program is Ad-Aware. You can download ad-aware at http://download.cnet.com/ ...try this link and see if it takes you straight to it: http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-...ml?tag=lst-0-2

Lewis · 02-03-2005, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by It's Just Me:

A good rule of thumb: don't download anything from a pop-up. I recommend that you go to http://www.microsoft.com and download their free anti-spyware software. It's the beta version, but it works well. Another good program is Ad-Aware. You can download ad-aware at http://download.cnet.com/ ...try this link and see if it takes you straight to it: http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10319876.html?tag=lst-0-2

ditto!

-Lewis

christopher · 02-03-2005, 03:26 PM

Thanks for the heads up on the new microsoft program... about frikkin' time!

Get busy livin', or get busy dyin'.

PN · 02-03-2005, 05:19 PM

I recommend switching over to Firefox or Mozilla instead of using Internet Explorer. You will need Internet Explorer to do your Microsoft Critical Updates, along with things like doing an online virus scan.

http://www.mozilla.org/

PN

christopher · 02-03-2005, 06:29 PM

I've been using mozilla for 6 months now, but 180search assistant kept on popping up IE windows randomly on me and I didn't know how to get rid of it. I NEVER use IE anymore.

Get busy livin', or get busy dyin'.

jplw · 02-03-2005, 06:54 PM

That popup is just an advertisement. If you are worried about spyware on your computer I suggest trying spy sweeper by webroot. It cought alot more than adaware ot norton. That's just what I use.

jOE

teyrn · 02-04-2005, 07:38 AM

IE and spyware adware and malware go hand in hand one will always rely on the other. The only way to be 100% spyware free is not use IE. Microsoft has a beta spyware blocker/sanner but if it is on par with other microsoft products it is a waste of hard drive space and resorces. The best spyware removal utility I have found is pestpatrol
It costs just over $30.00 for the home version but it is the best 30 dollars spent if you insist on using IE. there are other ways to get it that are fee if you don't care about where your software comes from and no moral hangups.

maryonwheels46 · 02-06-2005, 06:26 PM

You probably can tell I am a lay person with cp's. I have never used anything except IE so can't change.
What is adware? I know what spyware is. On my Norton anti-virus it said that it has found 0 infected 7 at risk. It has the file names, threat names two are Adware.Bargain and download adware with five more. Then, action adware found. There was more but the seven won't delete.
Can someone explain adware to this dummy.

I want to Rock you Gypsy soul and together we will flow into the Mystic.
Van Morrison

Alba · 02-06-2005, 07:09 PM

Spyware = collects and sends information about your Internet/computer use.
Adware = shows you those annoying pop-up ads
A program can be both spyware and adware. (Gets information on what you're searching for, then displays a related pop-up)

02-03-2005, 11:05 AM	#1
maryonwheels46 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 1,488	question about Spyware I have Norton antivirus and it tells me that I have protection for everything. Sometimes I get this thing that pops up from internet explorer that saids that I might have been infected with spyware and it calls it Adware. I have scaned it and some I can't get rid of. Spyware Stormer always pop up when I look up guitartab on the net. Should I let Spyware Stormer scan my cp? I want to Rock you Gypsy soul and together we will flow into the Mystic.

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02-03-2005, 11:59 AM	#2
Alba Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 50	A good rule of thumb: don't download anything from a pop-up. I recommend that you go to www.microsoft.com and download their free anti-spyware software. It's the beta version, but it works well. Another good program is Ad-Aware. You can download ad-aware at http://download.cnet.com/ ...try this link and see if it takes you straight to it: http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-...ml?tag=lst-0-2

02-03-2005, 03:26 PM	#4
christopher Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 4,861	Thanks for the heads up on the new microsoft program... about frikkin' time! Get busy livin', or get busy dyin'.

02-03-2005, 05:19 PM	#5
PN Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: California Posts: 5,586	I recommend switching over to Firefox or Mozilla instead of using Internet Explorer. You will need Internet Explorer to do your Microsoft Critical Updates, along with things like doing an online virus scan. http://www.mozilla.org/ PN

02-03-2005, 06:29 PM	#6
christopher Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 4,861	I've been using mozilla for 6 months now, but 180search assistant kept on popping up IE windows randomly on me and I didn't know how to get rid of it. I NEVER use IE anymore. Get busy livin', or get busy dyin'.

02-03-2005, 06:54 PM	#7
jplw Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 993	That popup is just an advertisement. If you are worried about spyware on your computer I suggest trying spy sweeper by webroot. It cought alot more than adaware ot norton. That's just what I use. jOE

02-04-2005, 07:38 AM	#8
teyrn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 320	IE and spyware adware and malware go hand in hand one will always rely on the other. The only way to be 100% spyware free is not use IE. Microsoft has a beta spyware blocker/sanner but if it is on par with other microsoft products it is a waste of hard drive space and resorces. The best spyware removal utility I have found is pestpatrol It costs just over $30.00 for the home version but it is the best 30 dollars spent if you insist on using IE. there are other ways to get it that are fee if you don't care about where your software comes from and no moral hangups.

02-06-2005, 06:26 PM	#9
maryonwheels46 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 1,488	You probably can tell I am a lay person with cp's. I have never used anything except IE so can't change. What is adware? I know what spyware is. On my Norton anti-virus it said that it has found 0 infected 7 at risk. It has the file names, threat names two are Adware.Bargain and download adware with five more. Then, action adware found. There was more but the seven won't delete. Can someone explain adware to this dummy. I want to Rock you Gypsy soul and together we will flow into the Mystic. Van Morrison

02-06-2005, 07:09 PM	#10
Alba Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 50	Spyware = collects and sends information about your Internet/computer use. Adware = shows you those annoying pop-up ads A program can be both spyware and adware. (Gets information on what you're searching for, then displays a related pop-up)