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Reviews
Obviously, we all know what the best software is, but is it worth writing something objective about antispyware solutions and linking to a number of reviews? Could be helpful... Elliott C. Bäck 05:47, 5 May 2005 (UTC)
Spam Cleanup
There used to be a huge list of links on the main page, most of which went to pages that were either spammy or pushing some sketchy products--I've cleaned up the links so that at least all of them are somewhat relevent. If I missed something, let me know...
I've not used wiki's for long, all of what I state here is strictly "IMO".my-pc-help.com
User:Mike5906 - I would recommend the addition of http://www.my-pc-help.com/video/v10017.htm which is a free video called Defeating Spyware. It discusses many of the topics here.
To complete your subscription, please choose from one of the following options. 1 month = $10 6 months = $40 12 months = $75 LIFETIME = $199 - w/ Free DVD!--CliffC 23:40, 22 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi Cliff, you are correct, the site does have a subscription model, but the link above is to a free video. No big deal if you don't want to include it in the article, I just thought it was great information that the average user needs to know about. --Mike5906Mike5906 01:23, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
Topics
Topics:
What is spyware?How does spyware get on your computer?Who makes spyware and why is it on my computer?How do I fix it? spyware removalCan I uninstall just the spyware?What legal obligations might I have if I uninstall spyware?Spyware in the newsHow do I prevent it?Where can spyware hide?Why is it not in add/remove programs?Can I just delete files I think are spyware? (gasp, dirty winsocks in my system32 folder!)Why is it hard to remove?Why does it make my computer unstable?Why doesn't my antivirus program prevent it?Why doesn't my firewall stop it?But I download games, play mp3's, get cheat codes, download cracks, and visit all the COOL sites!The above is an excellent list of topics. But their coverage is totally inadequate. For example it is important to discuss the intent of the spyware which could be very malicious to damage the computers of total strangers or to erase the files contained in them through introduction of executable files or to profit from the information by interrupting the computer sessions of their owners with the ads of the clients of the spyware or of the clients of the spywares themselves. These interruptions of the sessions of the computer owners are called Pop-ups. Obviously malicious spying would include intents of identity thefts or of sexual fulfillments.
The list of the makers of the spyware is totally inadequate. It should include all the companies included in another section of Wikipedia under Technology -Computers - Adserving. Inspite of the denials of those companies they listed as Adwares all over the internet search engine listing. It does not do Wikipedia creditability any good to believe in the denials of those companies including Zedo.
The spyware software is designed so that it gets installed by remote control immediately upon being deleted. The spywares have a list of the IP Addresses and after it gets the IP Addresses it will never let go of the hold it has on the computers.
Brendan discussed below what can happen if the spyware is removed. This is because many of the spyware removal programs themselves are adwares and they leave their own marks when they remove the known spyware. The dedicated spyware programs such as Lavasoft (Ad-aware SE) did not exist when the list of spyware removal was prepared. Spyware Nuker itself is an adware. It instals itself on to the computers without their permission.
You'll have to be very persistent to removal some spywares like Zedo and look2Me if you want them out of your system. I run Lavasoft on my computers every two or three days and find them back every time.
The above points must be discussed in the spyware section and in Ad serving section of WIKIPEDIA.
----fakir005 14:22, 14 November, 2006 (UTC)I've seen documented issues ad-aware, and spybot destroy internet connectivity to the point, where a normal ISP can only send them to their OEM for help. It's a good idea to stress what should happen, and what can happen.
Brendan 16:39, 5 Aug 2004 (UTC)
It should also tone down the "big brother" aspect of the goverment means, because most people experience spyware as a big nuisence (sp?).
Thanks, Scott Edwards - daxal.com
Anything downloaded "free" from the internet must be assumed to have "spyware," in the form of adware attached to it, especially all the cool stuff. Software has to be paid for somehow. If it isn't paid for by subscription, then it's paid for with advertising. My teenage daughter downloaded so much stuff jammed with adware that it caused my entire system to lockup and cost almost US$500 to repair. Kazaa was the absolute worst. We bought Kazaa Lite so she could play her mp3 files, subscribed to Pest Patrol and regularly scan the system for unwanted programs.
Brendan 16:39, 5 Aug 2004 (UTC)
I cannot speak too highly of Pest Patrol. Its website will scan your system for free and provide instructions on how to remove whatever spyware is found, if any. Otherwise, for about US$40 you can download its removal program. The fee licenses the program to the user for one year. In addition, the Pest Patrol website has a very informative encyclopedia of pests which is updated continually. The US$40 has been money very well spent. I've removed at least 200 pests from my system since I downloaded it in June 2004. --Maryevelyn 00:54, 5 Aug 2004 (UTC)
Here is my expierence with SpyWareNuker:
I purchased SpyWareNuker on 5/21/2003
On 3/22/2005 SpyWareNuker found some SpyWare and when I said remove it the SpyWareNuker deleted ALL my VCom files.
Since then their tech support has been giving me bad instructions about resolving this.
I have now had to reinstall VCom SystemSuite5 four times because SpyWareNuker keeps deleting the files.
I have ALL the emails between myself and their tech support
I have been in computers since 1956 and have a very extensive background both in software and hardware. My picture was even in Business week and I was a VP with 7 Computer Companies.
Here is my background: http://www.dowebpages.com/work
Can you believe that in their last email they said in part, "The images you have sent are all from different programs which leads us to believe that you are not sure what program you are using."
Vodoo Definitions
Whoops! I wrote this based on my misunderstanding of a sentence in the article. Obviously its too late for me to be editing Wiki. I may rephrase that sentence so no one else is confused by it.
Brendan 02:15, 19 Aug 2004 (UTC)
This this one here http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ direct download in http://downloads.foruns.org/?id=30 www.freespywareremoval.info looks clean to me!
Tracking cookies?
A free spyware remover I've just installed tells me it guards against 'tracking cookies'. What are these, how do they work?
Tracking cookies are used by advertisers to store information about you based upon the sites you visit (and download their adverts from). A privacy rather than a security breach. Maybe an article should be created on other "dangers of the web" and remedies. Tracking cookies can mostly be prevented by not allowing third party cookies from websites. (This is an option in IE and Firefox IIRC).
About section: A solution
Hi, Ferkelparade. About your contrib "Revision as of 11:31, 14 Feb 2005 rv rather incoherent POV". This is not nearly enough a justification. What is incoherent ? And what is POV ? You have to do your homework befor revert. Note as well a POV section is seldom to be deleted but rewriten.
Now about the actual content of my contrib here. The point in spyware is mostly human factor. Who will deny that ? And the most efficient solution is... human factor. Educate, understand, think: and off the spyware! Correct or not?
I think you may have rved hastily because of anon. Nontheless, there is a point here. If it's POV: rewrite as you think best. Beyond your freedom, that's your duty.
Bye bye
Anon - 213.190.129.19 09:33, 17 Feb 2005 (UTC)
Removal of Enigma's Links under "Prevention" heading
Although Enigma's software is no longer classified as "rogue/suspect" (Spyware Warrior - Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware) it is still not recommended as a solution. To quote, "Given the many excellent competing anti-spyware applications that are available (some for
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