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[QUOTE=onlydarksets]
As far as AVG v. Bitdefender, I have to disagree with That Guy. I'm not sure where he got his info, but [url="http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/archive/results?display=summary"]Virus Bulletin gave AVG highest marks[/url] (free registration required), as did an [url="http://www.techsupportalert.com/free-vs-paid-av.htm"]informal study at Tech Support Alert[/url]. Maybe he can shed some light on the basis for why he thinks AVG doesn't catch most viruses. After all, I'm always looking for something better![/QUOTE]


stats that some pc mag did on heuristic testing (finding virus variants that had no definitions just based on what it tries to do).

lots of links:
real testing of zoo samples (AVG TOTALLY tanks as usual):
[url]http://www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/ergebnisse_2005_11.php[/url]

comparision (bitdefender, 92/100 2-4 hour response time):
[url]http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/chart_test_report/0,chid,6214,prodid,27537,00.asp[/url]

AVG (73/100, slower new threat response time - 8-10 hours):
[url]http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,124491,00.asp#[/url]

consumer report type overview:
[url]http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/[/url]

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use a good hosts file, there are websites dedicated to that... use firefox not IE and don't use outlook for e-mail and you've lowered your chances of infection by over 90%.

Also scan any files you get from the intarweb that could possibly have viruses and don't download attachments from e-mails.

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slow internet, i think the new virus is making its rounds right now... stay safe :P

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Yup, I've been updating the University all morning. Don't open any porn emails!

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Not sure if these will find and clear "surfsidekick" ???????? Real pain in the ass! Any thoughts???? Thanx for the help!

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[QUOTE=Hog1]Not sure if these will find and clear "surfsidekick" ???????? Real pain in the ass! Any thoughts???? Thanx for the help![/QUOTE]

ad-aware should ( [url]http://www.lavasoft.de[/url] ).

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If you can "find" Spyware Doctor, it's the best one I've used so far.

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Appreciate the information men! I will check it out. I currently use "Adaware" which does a good job. For some reason, I cannot get rid of this particular pest (surfsidekick).

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Enjoy...

[url]http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic9549.html[/url]

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thanx for all the help men. I purchased the download version of "spywaredoctor" and it kicked surfsides ASS!

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Another good way to prevent Spyware is to use FireFox. There is a huge debate as why it is more secure than Internet Explorer, but I mainly feel that people are not writing viruses and spyware to be able to execute through it.

I love the tab browsing feature and it works at 99% of the web sites I visit.

Check it out at [url]http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/[/url]

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You can also get a plugin for Firefox that allows you to view IE websites that don't open correctly in it.

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I saved Bl#@$#@#@computer, and the firefox site as well. Thanx for the input!

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Hey, I need help again, whenever I go on the internet I get this add that just becomes my background. It says warning there has ben spyware dected on my computer and I where it tells me but all it is, is just an add for spyware removers. I currently use AVG and ad-aware...

How do I fix this???

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:doh:

that means you have a LOT of spyware on your computer. what exactly does it say word for word?