Programs to prevent spyware/adware

[Lene]

Most of the programs I read/know about are programs that removes the
nastys when they've gotten on your computer..
Is there any good programs that makes sure they aren't getting on your computer
in the first place?

I am concidering to buy a lisence, as I'm so fed up with all the adware installing
on my computer..

[VamPvixen]

yes lene Spyware blaster and Spyware guard both prevent them from geting in your system. Both of these are free.
Spyware Sweeper scans, finds and removes them but it ALSO has a guard to prevent them getting on your system aswell. It also has a great reputation in reviews but it is not free.

[spider2005]

.....

I am concidering to buy a lisence, as I'm so fed up with all the adware installing
on my computer..

You may like to try Window Washer. It has a 30 day trial period. It's a light weight software but powerful to protect users privacy and improve computer performance. The site is http://www.webroot.com .

[Wolf]

Firefox already block most of it
but disabling activeX on internet explorer helps a lot too

[mydownline]

Firefox already block most of it
but disabling activeX on internet explorer helps a lot too

Hi, do you mind to explain more about what's Firefox and activeX, heard this two terms many times but just can't figure out what are there and their function in a computer. Sorry, I have limited knowledge about the technical issue of a computer.

Thanks

[Wolf]

Firefox is an open source browser (www.getfirefox.com), its supposed to be the most secure browser and it's pretty fast too.

ActiveX is the thing that allow you to download updates from the microsoft website, some sites use it to put spyware/adware in your computer.

[mydownline]

Many thanks wolf, that's the reason I love to visit here when I need helps.

[m3lovesfun]

firefox, my favourite browser..

[kmpisces]

Firefox is a great browser. It works so much better for me than IE and blocks pretty much everything.

I think I will look into Spyware Blaster and Spyware guard too. Since they are free it certainly can't hurt.

[Lene]

Haven't had any problems with adware since I installed firefox..
If you absolutely must use IE, make sure to at least deactivate activeX in the browser security settings.

[followme]

Do we need to pay for the firefox? Sorry, very new to this browser and I used to installed the IE all the time.

[spider2005]

Do we need to pay for the firefox? Sorry, very new to this browser and I used to installed the IE all the time.

No. You can download it here http://www.mozilla.org/ .

[VamPvixen]

Spyware guard and spyware blaster I highly recomend
get them here:
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
(remember to activate spyware blaster each time before you connect the internet)
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html

For those that still choose to use IE you can disable Active X and other security problems by following these instructions:

1. Open Internet Explorer and then click "Tools"
2. Go to "Internet Options" then "Security", click on "Internet Zone"
3. Click on "custom Level"

4. Now the list MIGHT start off with "net framework". If so select "prompt" on both
5. Next comes Active X. Go down the list.
ActiveX: prompt, disable, disable, prompt, enable
Downloads: enable, prompt
MS VM: high safety
Miscellaneous: prompt, enable, prompt, disable, enable, prompt, disable, enable, high safety, enable, disable
Scripting: enable, prompt, prompt
Authentication: prompt

Close out that "Security Folder"

6. Now at the top of the "Internet Options" is a sub folder called "Advanced". Click it. Check only the following boxes:

Accessibility: none checked, or use whatever you need.



Browsing:
always send, close unused, disable script debugging
enable folder view
enable page transitions
enable visual styles
notify when downloads are complete
show friendly, show friendly, show go
underline links-always
use inline autocomplete
use smooth scrolling
use http 1.1



MS VM: enable compiler



Multimedia:
play animations, sounds, and videos
show pictures
smart image dithering



Search: go to most likely site



Security:
do not save encrypted pages to disk
empty temp folder when closed
enable profile assistant
use SSL 2.0 and 3.0
warn if changing
warn if forms submittal is being redirected

Hit apply, then ok. And, we're all done. Those basic settings will secure IE6 nicely.

If you would like to use any sites that have active scripting on them, you can enable them if you trust the site not to infect your computer. That choice is yours.