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Spybot vs. Spyblasterware
Name: doghead Date: April 1, 2003 at 22:46:12 Pacific OS: W98se CPU/Ram: P2/450/128/13
Comment:
Is there any preferance between these 2, to those of you on the forum?
Spyblasterware seems to get more frequent updates, that's why I asked.
Name: TheKid Date: April 2, 2003 at 03:38:15 Pacific
Reply:
You should run both,as they work in different ways.SpywareBlaster sets values known to be taken by spyware,therefore preventing installation."By setting a "kill bit" for spyware ActiveX controls, SpywareBlaster can prevent the installation of any spyware ActiveX controls from a webpage."
SpyBot detects and removes already existing spyware,as well as some other useful features.
Go the sites and forums for each,and compare for yourself;
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