Good anti-spyware program?

2OldGeek’s Recipe for keeping a Clean computer. And, if it does become infected or the System crashes, can be restored completely in 6 to 8 minutes….. (Without the use of any cleaning programs.)

Prevention:

1.) Use a HOST file. Use HostsXpert to manage it. With MVPS and HP Hosts files you will block about 70,000 bad sites. I have over 300,000 sites blocked..
2.) Use a HIPS (Host Intrusion Prevention System) ThreatFire, WinPatrol, Spyware Guard, SpyBot Teatimer, etc. etc. This will alow you to block Malware before it installs itself.. I use WinPatrol. I have the Plus version and it has a great database.

In case of a disaster, have a backup plan in force:

1.) Never keep anything on your Main drive except the OS and Applications.
My Documents should be kept on your 2nd drive, usb drive, etc. Easy to move, just right click My Documents -> Properties -> Move. This will place your documents, pictures, music, movies, etc. on another drive. That way if your system crashes or becomes infected, you will not loose any of them.

2.) Use an Imaging program to backup your entire Main Drive. I use and recommend Acronis True Image, it sells for about 49 bucks but can be found, after rebates, for about 23. Well worth it at twice the price. There are some Free imaging programs out there but Acronis is the BEST. It will restore your entire Hard Drive in 6 to 8 minutes, getting rid of any problems, with no need to reformat/reinstall.

There are other programs that I use, depending on the situation, that are great at keeping your computer clean.
HostsXpert
K9WebPatrol
BOClean
WinPatrol
GhostSurf
ThreatFire
Returnil


The List goes on but these are a few that I personally use…

 

oh yeah i forgot about SUPERAntispyware . ill try it now.
i use avg free but their antispyware is now commercialized thats why i ask.