AdAware

This is something that I would normally post in Unbzzed, but since we're all being forced to sign up for a site riddled with spyware and spam I thought I'd post it where everyone can access it.
Most of you probably already have Adaware, but for those that don't it should help keep the spyware from MyPoints and other sites to a minimum so that they don't slow down your computer too much.
There a free download here: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php

Thanks rebecca!!

I wonder how much slower having to put that on my computer will make me run. I have a decent computer, but am so slow on dial up that when you have to put things between you and the website I just crawl through. and sadly, when you crawl thorugh you end up timing out, freezing up and haveing lots of problems.

STupid freaking shitnola

You don't have to run it while you're online. It's something that your run after you log off to clean up your PC. It takes a while to run it, but you'd be amazed by all the crap MyPoints has already put on my PC and I'm not even able to sign into the site!

I use spybot, it work better than adaware for my computer.
I ran spybot last night and had 40 hits for spyware, after going to mypoints for about 5 minutes. geesh I hate that site.

Is spybot a free download? If so, would you mind posting the link? I think we're all going to need all the help we can get.

I have a Mac so I don't need it

Ditto to having a Mac - I've never encountered any problems (and certainly no popups) with MyPoints on my Windows computer, either... But I'm sure having a Mac is part of why I don't even worry about things like this.

Can I post the Link? Or maybe just PM me for the spybot link... I don't want to get in trouble..

Go ahead and post it Missy. We're all going to need all the help we can get to get rid of the MP spyware.

My brother gave me this link when I was having problems and it helped me oh-so much! I run it at least once a week to make sure I get rid of any bugs.

Spy Bot

I ran it yesterday afternoon and cleared some things up. I am running it again now (everyone has me scared) and yet to find anything though.

Using any program the removes files from any system....good or bad can create its own issues. Please make sure you read what things are and how they relate.

The link below cleans your registry after all the other programs create more......I use this but with all internet programs it is at your own risk.

Its amazing if you do a search with it what it finds.


http://www.eusing.com/free_registry_cleaner/registry_cleaner.htm

Here is the link to spybot. I have been using it for years and it is one of the best.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

Free AVG Anti-Spyware.... this one works great!!!!


http://www.filehippo.com/download_avg_antispyware/

I rarely use AdAware because I prefer SpyBot. I would highly recommend SpyWareBlaster as it keeps the stuff from getting on your computer in the FIRST place. I rarely ever have anything show up in SpyBot or AdAware because of SpyWare Blaster. It's free of course and it used to be included in the old SpyBot, now it's a separate DL and you have to make sure you update it regularly.

FYI I clicked the link for MyPoints (ugh) before I checked over here. After reading all of this I ran SpyBot & AdAware but didn't find anything I needed to get rid of.

To clean up your computer super-quick, I recommend (free)
CCleaner

CCleaner also has a registry cleaner that has never done any harm to my computers. BUT make sure you uncheck the box that installs the Yahoo Toolbar when you're installing it.

AVG Free IS terrific. But why would you send them to FileHippo to download it?