FREE Ad-aware Spyware removal program

FrugalGuy

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Got this deal from techb@rgains. I heard that the newest Ad-aware ref file will remove spyware in the new Morpheus download. D/L it from here

Here's a review from cnet


<< Adware is known by many names--spyware, trackware, or even Big Brotherware. While producers of adware claim its purpose is merely to collect information about Internet habits in order to deliver ads tailored to a surfer's interests, privacy advocates are concerned about the potential misuse of this data. Where does it come from? Most likely it was installed alongside that free software widget that you downloaded just last week, without you even noticing.

Ad-aware identifies and removes these surreptitiously installed applications. Using updateable "reflists," which are sort of like antivirus DAT files, Ad-aware scours your system--including registry and temporary Internet files--and looks for traces of recognized adware modules. When it's finished searching, it displays a list of what it found and lets you select the items you'd like to remove from your system. And when coupled with its companion program, RefUpdate, you're always assured of using the most comprehensive list of adware to search for. The main drawback is that some ad-supported programs, such as GoZilla Free, will no longer function if you remove their ad modules. If privacy is your main concern, Ad-aware will help keep you anonymous on the Web.
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RadioactiveMagpies

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Jan 24, 2002
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Great program! Got rid of some silly spyware programs on my computer.
now I want revenge, is there a program that sends out false information instead of removing them?
 

src

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Sep 4, 2000
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Bump for this program

Make SURE you update the definitions, even a fresh install has very old definitions

With the update I was able to remove a program that opened (literally) 2 casino windows every couple minutes, it was driving me crazy.
 

ChrisCramer247

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WoW! Just updated . Checked this morning and had 0. Checked with the new update and had 70 THANKS FOR THE INFO :D
 

SemperFi

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Thanks,

I downloaded the proggie and it found 10. Then I realized that it didn't have the update, It found 18 more.