Grabbed and installed SpywareGuard, and when I ran a LiveUpdate, it says the definition file is dated 2004. Makes me wonder if this is an abandoned product, and if there is a better realtime malware program. If there is, can you tell me what it is?
Also, is it intended for SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard to coexist? I assume so since Guard is realtime, and it appears (correct me if I am wrong) that Blaster is a manual scanner. Is that accurate?
I am trying to get a couple machines setup with best software to protect. I may be stuck with IE. Machines are updated, IE Security is configured, and Avira is updated and automated. On one machine I added in MSVP Hosts file, and the IE black listing deal.
SpywareBlaster is not a scanner. It loads entries into your registry to help prevent Spyware and cookies.
I use it with IE7 and IE7Pro. You may not need it if you are using a special Hosts file.
An excellent Malware scanner is MBAM. Use the free version for scanning and malware removal.
The program is free. Get the free version for now.
Just press download and ignore everything but selecting the MBAM download site. Don't mess with any free scans or such offered at the download sites if any. I personally used the Download.com site. http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
Once installed select Update tab and update the program.
Then select the Scan tab and do a quick scan. It only takes 7-10 mins to do a Quick scan on a slow PC and 3-4 mins on faster PC.
I do not run a software firewall as it slows down my browsing too much and it is it like having suspenders and a belt on your trousers and you need to go quickly to the loo for a no. 2 after a few brew.
The ISP supplied DSL modem has a built in hardware firewall so I surf like I am wearing a skin tight Speedo suit.