Malware and Adware Scanner...Something like Ad-aware but not Ad-aware?

Question

My Ad-aware keeps saying Core system error and freezes when scans, so it is annoying.

What other software cna i get...best if its free

Answer 1

No single anti-spyware application is perfect so I recommend using at least 2 different programs. Spybot Search & Destroy is one of the best. I also recommend SUPERAntiSpyware.

I strongly recommend using FireFox, it's a far better and safer alternative to Internet Explorer. If you add-on McAfee SiteAdvisor, it will warn you of potentially harmful sites. I also recommend CCleaner which is a free system optimization and privacy tool.  

Answer 2

spybot search & destroy is the next best free one i know off. you can download it off www.cnet.com

Answer 3

This is what i use.

http://www.superantispyware.com/

Answer 4

Don't know but it is obviously a prob with the new ad aware cos mine keeps doing the same.

Answer 5

A virus, trojan or worm are all different types of infections/malware and there are some great FREE programs that can help you.

Since NONE of the anti-spyware/anti-adware programs are 100% accurate in finding and removing spyware, you need at least two programs which you will run one after the other, not at the same time.

There are three excellent free ones:

--Spybot, Search and Destroy

--Spyware Terminator

--Spyware Blaster

All are available FREE from www.download.com

Answer 6

Perhaps it was http://www.malwarebytes.com

Answer 7

Get Windows Defender, it's free from the microsoft site, and it does a great job, surprising for Microsoft I know, but true!

Answer 8

Avast! is free for home use and can find all sorts of Microsoft Windows malware.

http://www.avast.com

Its way better than Windows Defender (which is useless - even Microsoft admit it).