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deepdiver · 04-15-2007, 08:02 AM

've used both Norton and McAfee Security Suites and both allowed spyware cookies and other crap on my computer and those at my office and they are both system resource hogs. I just uninstalled the McAffee Suite that came with my laptop and went back to my normal setup - freed up over 100Meg of RAM and now I don't have 8-10 pieces of spyware/adware on my computer after every web session. I have a combination of programs (most of which are passive blocks that don't use any system resources after they are loaded and updated) that are all free to home users to block this crap with 99.9% effectiveness. I use:

WinPatrol
Spybot Search and Destroy (the immunization works passively)
Spyware Blaster
Adaware (for a secondary cleaning program with Spybot)
MRU Blaster
CleanUp! (after each web session - doesn't clean as deeply as some you have to pay for but along with MRU Blaster and a once a week use of SpyBot or Adaware to clean usage tracks it stays cleaned up)
Zonealarm (free version- I had ZA Pro at one time and really liked it but I wouldn't buy it with any of their other security stuff)

Over the years I have tested this "suite" of programs against purchased cleanup and protection programs and have found that these get it as clean, and keep it as clean and safe as the suites you have to pay for.

Oh, and I tried to use AVG, but it didn't like my ISP's pop server and would block ALL incoming email unless I disabled the email scanner and even workinng with their tech support didn't solve it. Their solution was to upgrade to a purchased version, but they couldn't guaranteee that would work either so what was the point. Besides the email issue, I really liked it.

**AZXD** · 04-16-2007, 01:09 AM

OS,
Found this one for you.

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38572

From
http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/member.php?u=17017

MadBadger · 05-09-2007, 01:02 AM

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40532

MadBadger · 05-17-2007, 08:29 PM

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthr...d=1#post565096

Tally XD · 05-27-2007, 07:39 AM

Spam

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41808

Tally XD · 06-12-2007, 06:52 PM

More spam
http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42837

leeindy · 06-21-2007, 11:06 PM

new spammer

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthr...d=1#post610001

XD NewB · 06-27-2007, 06:32 AM

Following the link in this thread results in a nasty little spyware program called Spylock being installed on your system.

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43840

CopeyXD · 06-27-2007, 07:21 AM

y not make a visual confirmation when you sign up... you know, the whole type the letters and numbers you see in this box... then a bot wouldnt be able to just sign up and post....

leeindy · 06-30-2007, 02:09 PM

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthr...d=1#post622449

04-15-2007, 08:02 AM	#31
deepdiver XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,585	've used both Norton and McAfee Security Suites and both allowed spyware cookies and other crap on my computer and those at my office and they are both system resource hogs. I just uninstalled the McAffee Suite that came with my laptop and went back to my normal setup - freed up over 100Meg of RAM and now I don't have 8-10 pieces of spyware/adware on my computer after every web session. I have a combination of programs (most of which are passive blocks that don't use any system resources after they are loaded and updated) that are all free to home users to block this crap with 99.9% effectiveness. I use: WinPatrol Spybot Search and Destroy (the immunization works passively) Spyware Blaster Adaware (for a secondary cleaning program with Spybot) MRU Blaster CleanUp! (after each web session - doesn't clean as deeply as some you have to pay for but along with MRU Blaster and a once a week use of SpyBot or Adaware to clean usage tracks it stays cleaned up) Zonealarm (free version- I had ZA Pro at one time and really liked it but I wouldn't buy it with any of their other security stuff) Over the years I have tested this "suite" of programs against purchased cleanup and protection programs and have found that these get it as clean, and keep it as clean and safe as the suites you have to pay for. Oh, and I tried to use AVG, but it didn't like my ISP's pop server and would block ALL incoming email unless I disabled the email scanner and even workinng with their tech support didn't solve it. Their solution was to upgrade to a purchased version, but they couldn't guaranteee that would work either so what was the point. Besides the email issue, I really liked it. __________________ XD .45 Service Compact

04-16-2007, 01:09 AM	#32
AZXD XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley of the GUN Posts: 10,760	OS, Found this one for you. http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38572 From http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/member.php?u=17017 __________________ Voting for Obama is like putting a gun to your head and hoping he calls for its confiscation before you can pull the trigger - AZXD Goracle Profit Zombies ... It's not their fault. Gore's nutty idea Gore proposed last week that the United States "commit to producing 100 percent of our electricity from renewable energy and truly clean carbon-free sources within 10 years." Not just all new electricity, mind you, which would be challenging enough. But all existing electricity, too.

05-09-2007, 01:02 AM	#33
MadBadger XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: JeffCo, MO Posts: 180	http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40532 __________________ democracy (dē·mok·ra·si), n. 51 tyrants and 49 subjects pretending to be morally superior to despotism Missouri Carry -Concealed Carry News and Events http://www.missouricarry.com/forums I support "tactically inferior" carry methods! http://www.opencarry.org

05-17-2007, 08:29 PM	#34
MadBadger XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: JeffCo, MO Posts: 180	http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthr...d=1#post565096 __________________ democracy (dē·mok·ra·si), n. 51 tyrants and 49 subjects pretending to be morally superior to despotism Missouri Carry -Concealed Carry News and Events http://www.missouricarry.com/forums I support "tactically inferior" carry methods! http://www.opencarry.org

05-27-2007, 07:39 AM	#35
Tally XD XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Florida Posts: 999	Spam http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41808 __________________ You have a right to self defense! Vote *AGAINST* Obama!! ----------------------------------------- 2007 XD.45ACP Service (black) Mega "Gator" AR-15 5.56mm Remington 870 Tactical

06-12-2007, 06:52 PM	#36
Tally XD XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Florida Posts: 999	More spam http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42837 __________________ You have a right to self defense! Vote *AGAINST* Obama!! ----------------------------------------- 2007 XD.45ACP Service (black) Mega "Gator" AR-15 5.56mm Remington 870 Tactical

06-21-2007, 11:06 PM	#37
leeindy XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: montana Posts: 2,892	new spammer http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthr...d=1#post610001 __________________ USAF F-15 Attack Control Specialist / Range Officer / Defensive Pistol Instructor "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity" Sigmund Freud Anchorage Practical Shooters Club aka ANPRACS ANPRACS Match Videos click here and here USPSA # A-58756 IDPA # A28338 Co-Founder of the OFFICIAL XDtalk Competition League Another good gun forum http://www.nationalgunforum.com

06-27-2007, 06:32 AM	#38
XD NewB XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 67	Following the link in this thread results in a nasty little spyware program called Spylock being installed on your system. http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43840

06-27-2007, 07:21 AM	#39
CopeyXD XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rural Pennsylvania Posts: 632	y not make a visual confirmation when you sign up... you know, the whole type the letters and numbers you see in this box... then a bot wouldnt be able to just sign up and post.... __________________ one short gun and lots of long ones! When you carry, leave your middle finger at home!

06-30-2007, 02:09 PM	#40
leeindy XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: montana Posts: 2,892	http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/showthr...d=1#post622449 __________________ USAF F-15 Attack Control Specialist / Range Officer / Defensive Pistol Instructor "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity" Sigmund Freud Anchorage Practical Shooters Club aka ANPRACS ANPRACS Match Videos click here and here USPSA # A-58756 IDPA # A28338 Co-Founder of the OFFICIAL XDtalk Competition League Another good gun forum http://www.nationalgunforum.com

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