should i get spybot? is it worth it?

Question

i already have virus protection, but i feel like i need more since its like an older computer. so should i get spybot? is it good? if not can you suggest anything better?

Answer 1

You should get spybot search and destroy.

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html



Spybot search and destroy is the best anti-spyware because of three important features that the other "FREE" software do not have.



1) Immune feature - Spybot search and destroy immunize your computer against spyware by modifying

Internet Explorer to block a lot of the bad stuff known to Spybot.

It also prevent spywares/adwares/trojans from coming back again.

Other anti-spywares program can remove the spywares but cannot prevent it from coming back again and again.





2) Registry monitor - advance feature TeaTimer module can monitor

and deny changes to registry by all malwares.

Windows registry is a database use by Windows Operating System.

Usually, no program are suppose to change the registry except

when you install a new software or hardware drivers.





3) Hosts file locking - advance feature that prevent web pages hijackers.





I like spybot because I found that it is a better strategy than other anti-malwares.



Instead of trying to keep the virus/trojan/spyware/adware signatures up-to-date

( impossible task because new one keep appearing )

Spybot try to stop UNKNOWN malwares from infecting your system by using

tea timer to deny unauthorise changes to registry.



This help to prevent malwares from installing on your system behind your back.

Therefore, it is better than other anti-malware program that do not offer the same

protection to windows registry.



see comparison

http://www.2-spyware.com/compare2.php

Answer 2

As no 1 program can be 100% effective, the combination of SpyBot and Ad-Aware have been the top two rated for a very long time. These programs when working in conjunction with each other are very effective.



Antivirus programs do not always detect malware, or misreport them as trojans, therefore not removing them correctly.

Answer 3

Hi,



It is necessary to get spybot. This is because spybot itself can help you to protect your computer from spyware or malware where not all anti-virus unable to.

Anyway spybot application is free and it can protect your registry too.



Hope it help.



Regards,

Kevin Soh

Answer 4

sure you should get Spybot Search&Destroy 1.6 as it is a very powerful antispyware for running on demand after browsing the internet

It also has a right click scan feature to scan individual files and folders on the computer

It updates easily once a week

Only don't use the "Tea Timer" applet in Advanced features.

You can get it from www.safer-networking.org

Answer 5

I would not recommend spybot. I do recommend an anti-malware software, but spybot is definitely not the best.



a free and easy to use + very effective anti spyware programs is malwarebytes. it is much more efficient and effective at removing spyware.





http://www.rapidcomputerservicellc.com