Viruses and stuff

[yasram]

I think I have unwanted programmes on my puter, eg System Doctor 2006. How do I go about removing all unwanted programmes like this and whats the best type of anti spyware stuff I should be using?

Any ideas?

Comments

[xullrae]

I use McAfee - to be honest most anti-virus/anti-spyware/firewall programmes are ok, but I definitely suggest you pay for one rather than trying to use a free shareware one. Once you have something installed set it up to automatically download updates, then you can just leave it running and forget about it.

[yasram]

Hmmmm, I actually already have McAfee installed, yet I still managed to get some spyware and adware stuff coming through.

[xullrae]

Check and make sure you've got it configured to stop spyware? Also are you sure you've got the full suite of McAfee anti-stuff installed - I think the spyware might be a separate bit, like the antivirus and firewall are separate?

I've a feeling I had to download or switch on something extra for the spyware - can't check at the moment though 'cos I'm at work. Will have a look when I get home.

[nebtheconfused]

Avg from
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5
spy bot S&D from
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
and also windows defender from microsoft.

that little lot should help!

[nevboo]

I was just about to recommend AVG, it seems to use less system resource than McAffee