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Old 07-05-04, 03:14 PM   #13 (permalink)
ebelen1
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Originally posted by gsteinb88
I do exactly what grentz says, even though i dont need to run S&D, i do just in case, even though it blocks all dl's anyway. I dont use any pay programs, so i dont use xoftspy, but i run ad-aware and update as much as possible
-g
EDIT: ah yes and i almost forgot, in ad-aware, i run custom scans, and scan everything, even the stuff it normally leaves out, so my scans usually take a while. And i just got a new reference file today, so if you use it i would check for updates
BTW, all of your feedback has been great. Quick question...

I also run S&D and Adaware and was wondering why new spyware and ad programs just pop up. I haven't downloaded any freeware in a long time and am not running programs like Kazaa. If I've done a scan and don't do any of the prior, how does spyware and ad programs get loaded into my computer. Also, I do run a firewall.

Thanks.
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