I'm using Panda antivirus and it's great, except that it doesn't scan incoming emails with Mozilla Thunderbird. I heard AVG is compatible with Thunderbird, so I was wondering is there any way I can keep both antivirus programs running? If not, then I guess I'd have to choose AVG...although I'm in LOVE with panda.

I would not recommend running two active (i.e. those that intercept and scan emails and downloads) AV programs at the same time as this can cause severe system conflicts. AV programs just don't "play nice" with other.

However, there is nothing at all wrong with running multiple AV scan programs -either on your PC or online

lapala said:DragonsLore said:For spyware and other parasites, you should reading the article in the second thread, not this thread.

The second thread which I wrote deals specifically with the removal of spyware and other parasites along with means of prevention.

The third thread, (this thread) mostly deals with sytem maintenance and useful tools for such. This thread is no longer maintained as the OP has not bothered to keep it updated.

BTW......

You mention adaware.....

This particular program is what is known as a rogue program and is not to be trusted.

The real program is Ad-Aware (note the dash in the name)

The only difference between the free version and the paid for version of Ad-Aware is you can integrate it with the shell so that you can perform a scan from the right click context menu in Windows Explorer along with a few other minor conveniences. But they both perform the same whehter you use the free version or the paid for version.

Hi there! Can you link me to the 2nd thread you are referring to??I think he means this

Thanks for the link, bonkers!

If you read the second sticky (which I know you have), you would know that all those items you just listed are already listed in the second sticky.

The biggest difference between these two threads is this thread mostly deals with system maintenance.

My thread deals mostly with spyware and other parasite.

The tools you listed are all for various types of parasites.

Both of your threads seem to overlap each other a bit in terms of spyware, viruses, ect. DragonsLore your thread seems to deal with removal of malware more and CompSurfer seems to be more of a preventive one. CompSurfer already had anti-virus programs listed (AVG and Avast) so I just thought I would add a couple more suggestions. I didn't post this over in your thread because I see you just list online anti-virus scanners. It is a little confusing as to which to post this stuff in since there is the overlap. If you want to add any of the programs or links I listed here in your thread go right ahead and be my guest.

You're welcome CompSurfer!

Just so you are aware the reason why I recommend BitDefender as a backup scanner is that it only works on demand, meaning there is no real time protection with this free version. So people should have either Avast, AntiVir, or AVG running in addition to it to provide real time protection.

Also just one more suggestion since I see you have DiamondCS Registry Prot 2.0 for registry monitoring listed. I would highly recommend adding MJ Registry Watcher as well. It is one of the best free registry monitors out there. Registry monitor comparisons thread.

There is also a thread over at Wilder's on MJ Registry Watcher in which the author aka Graphic Equaliser is very active in and is very open to users input. MJ Registry Watcher thread.

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Underclocked said:Have you guys seen this?

http://www.help2go.com/modules.php?name=HJTDetective
This reply does not belong in this thread which was mostly meant for maintaining ones system.

You have posted this same item in the second sticky (the spyware thread) and I have posted my reply which you can read and you will see that this should not be in this thread at all.

This such tool can prevent users from gettng the help they may need because it will give them a false sense of security.

This HiJackThis analyser is the third such analyser I am aware of and the first one originally appeared in germany last year.

So far, the security forums are well aware of these analysers and they periodically test them to see how far they have progressed.

But at the same time, many security forums are not yet advocating the use of these analysers and will not recommend them until such time as the technology progresses to such a point as to become acceptable.

These analysers are no replacement for the trained eye of someone who is trained in spyware removal.

At least not yet.

hi guys, thanks for the help n tips BUT i have a question, after installing and uninstalling different software, etc.. i know alot of old files n junk stay in the registry n other places, how can i quickly rid of this junk and stuff that may be slowing me down or interfering with my preformance? any help ide appreciate, thanks, peggy