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    Looking for a free removal of malware (program).. Sure there are lots of sites that promise free downloads and free scanning (i.e. PC Doctor) of your PC , but then they want to sell you you a 3 year $60 package.. I already have Fsecure virus program and spent a lot on other Internet packages of other sorts such as Registryfix and Driver Detective, Data deposit Box and of course the full licenced XP pro from Windows., , .
    I have already run Superantispyware and Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware both free. Is there a better free verison on the market such ???
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    Last edited by ttodd; May 15th, 2009 at 04:55 PM.
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    Superantispyware and Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware both free
    What is wrong with using these two? Our spyware/malware experts think they're good enough, why not you?

    I also have these programs.

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    Dito to the two mentioned by Photolady.

    I also use
    * SpyWareBlaster
    * Spybot S&D

    Combined with a good AV (AVG or AntiVir) and Firewall (Zonealarm) I have not had any issues in preventing or (seldom) removing threats.

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    Reason is,, I have run both programs and report zero malware.. Then PC Doctor reports 41 infections but cleaning will cost me the program to buy...
    I then run Malware bytes anti malware and it reports again,, zero malware..
    So I'm wondering of PC tools is finding no malware abut reporting in their scan ( see attached) that I do indeed have malware..
    Last edited by ttodd; May 15th, 2009 at 04:58 PM.
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    Cookies aren't infections, period! They might be privacy issue related but infections, no way. As for the other stuff, does it tell you where the items are located? In what folder, in what registry key? That might answer some things. Also, running a HiJack This log might also prove useful.

    FWIW, a less feature rich version Spyware Doctor is available for free called Spyware Doctor Starter Edition http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_installer.html (You pick and choose what you want from the free apps listed.)

    IMO, I sincerely doubt you have any serious issues. Maybe a few (harmless?) leftovers from previous infections? The last time I ran Spyware Doctor it was a decent program but consumed a HUGE amount of RAM. Which was unacceptable to me...

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    Cookies, with out them, there is no internet basically.

    IE 8 does have Privatize which will not save them.

    Cookie viewer , so you can look at them.
    http://www.karenware.com/powertools/powertools.asp

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    ttodd--Concerning Spyware Doctor, see the "Editor's review of Spyware Doctor" and Users Review sections here
    http://download.cnet.com/Spyware-Doc...-10293212.html

    Many consider SAS and MBAM to be among the leaders in the field of Antimalware now. But no antimalware program is perfect, and you will often see recommendations to use more than one. (I think everyone should use SpywareBlaster as mentioned by K G G and probably Windows Defender. They are "nothing to lose" programs.)

    To follow the cookies I get from surfing, I use Cookie Jar. http://www.jasons-toolbox.com/progra...okie%20Jar
    A little less complicated than Karens' Cookie Viewer.

    P.S. You reference PC Doctor twice, but then show an image of Spyware Doctor. ???
    I do not think any program that is "free" and then wants you to pay to clean up what is found can be trusted. You can bet they will find all sorts of things to justify the payment. Just my opinion.
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