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Software => Computer viruses and spyware => Topic started by: Don on May 05, 2009, 09:53:07 AM

Title: Spyware Software
Post by: Don on May 05, 2009, 09:53:07 AM

I've tried various spyware trial offers where a scan finds numerous trojans and adwares followed by a request to register the product. Are these findings for real or is it a scam/inducement for you to buy the product? I follow up and run a scan with McAfee, but nothing is detected. Is McAfee that useless? ???

Title: Re: Spyware Software
Post by: Archer on May 05, 2009, 09:58:40 AM

    Examine this: http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html
    Post Your logs here.

Title: Re: Spyware Software
Post by: mroilfield on May 05, 2009, 10:01:25 AM

I would personally get ride of McAfee. There are free ones out there that do a better job.

If you think you are infected start with the below link and then post the requestee logs and a specialist will be along to look at them and assist you.

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html

In the link are some good free anti-virus programs.

Title: Re: Spyware Software
Post by: Don on May 05, 2009, 11:50:26 AM

I use VISTA, not XP, same recommendation?

Title: Re: Spyware Software
Post by: Archer on May 05, 2009, 12:48:17 PM

    Yes, Don. Read carefully all the page.