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Software => Computer viruses and spyware => Topic started by: BobLewiston on March 06, 2010, 01:27:11 PM

Title: SpywareGuard 2.2 versus Spyware Guard 2008 & 2009
Post by: BobLewiston on March 06, 2010, 01:27:11 PM
I see SpywareGuard 2.2 touted as a good free real-time antimalware app that makes a great compliment to SpywareBlaster. But can anyone confirm that for me, and that it's definitely a different app than Spyware Guard 2008 & 2009? It had better be, because the latter is said to actually be a sophisticated rogue antispyware. Check these links out:

How to remove Spyware Guard 2008?
http://www.2-viruses.com/remove-spyware-guard-2008

How to remove Spyware Guard 2008 and Spyware Guard 2009
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-spyware-guard-2008

Spyware Guard 2009 Removal Guide
http://www.spywareremove.com/removeSpywareGuard2009.html


And assuming SpywareGuard 2.2 is OK, will it run with Avast Free Antivirus 5.0.418?

Title: Re: SpywareGuard 2.2 versus Spyware Guard 2008 & 2009
Post by: evilfantasy on March 06, 2010, 02:23:27 PM
This is the real Spywareguard. http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html

But like I said in the other topic it is past it's time as an effective tool.

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SpywareGuard works on Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP. Not tested on Vista.

It has not updated in many years.
Title: Re: SpywareGuard 2.2 versus Spyware Guard 2008 & 2009
Post by: BobLewiston on March 06, 2010, 05:07:23 PM
Well then, can you recommend a good CURRENT free real-time antimalware app?
Title: Re: SpywareGuard 2.2 versus Spyware Guard 2008 & 2009
Post by: evilfantasy on March 06, 2010, 06:19:57 PM
I use SpywareBlaster and Spybots Immunize feature (Not TeaTimer!).

If you want something more aggressive (and free) check out Threatfire. http://www.threatfire.com/