I'm writing up a doo-dad for my boss on what antispyware programs we should implement and I'd like to know what are the preferences of other anyspyware program users.

At home I don't really have spyware problems, because (i think) I use Opera and Firefox a lot. And I generally know what I'm clicking on. But occasionally I run these programs If things get weird.


1. Hijackthis- I like to have this installed to quickly see what types of things are running at startup and to see what type of things have been done to IE. (We use IE at work because a lot of the software we receive from national HQ requires IE.)

2. Spybot Search and Destroy- Been Using this ever since it came out and it's just worked for me. I like the advanced options that it gives and the ability to remove items at startup. (just like Hijack this)

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As far as things I've seen elsewhere.
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3. AdAware- I've seen this used at my High School and I always see or hear it recommended when I talk with other people about spyware. It's third because I don't use it as much as Spybot S&D, but I have used the plugin on my BartPE disk and it came in really handy. I guess there's a Spybot plugin out now but I can't find the time to recompile a new BartPE disk.

4. Counterspy- I've seen this used at school and I like it because it finally stopped some stuff that was being used against the school for a loooong time. Things that were not being picked up by the other programs. It impressed me and I liked the interface and all of the options. (The school was using the enterprise edition)

5. Pest Patrol- My dad uses this. He decided that if you are paying for it, then It is undoubtably better than the free programs, because there is no incentive for a "gimick". IDK? I've used it probably twice. I'm not a fan. But It makes my list, because I havn't used anything else.


This is my list. Please Share yours and Explain.