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08-10-2002, 09:47 PM
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I've been surfing Simtel.net & download.com for different utilites, mainly for popup killers, download accelerators, spyware detectors, registry cleaners, etc. There are so many that I thought I'd post this to get you guys' feedback on which ones you would/wouldn't recommend... any recommendations greatly appreciated!
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08-10-2002, 09:58 PM
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I use Pop-Up Stopper that I downloaded on www.cnet.com . I have noticed a definite drop in pop ups after installing this program. It just runs in the backround and has no adds or anything. I set it to just start up when I boot up. Its the best thing in my systray.
As for spyware detectors, Ad-Aware is the best one you can get in my opinion. It can be downloaded here: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ . Its an excellent program that finds lots of spyware and is easy to use. I would definetly recommend it. Those are the two utilities I use the most. The download accelerators wont increase your download speeds, but it is useful for pausing a download so you can come back to it later. This is especially useful if you have dialup. DAP is one I used to use. http://www.speedbit.com/ Just my $.02 HTH 
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08-10-2002, 10:08 PM
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I like to use AdSubtract Pro for a popup/ad killer. It isn't free, but you can get it cheaper than just going off and buying it. Download the free version and run it for a month... you'll get an offer at a discounted rate.
AdAware is probably the best for spyware removal. I wouldn't bother with download accelerators. I find they usually cause more problems than help.
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08-10-2002, 10:09 PM
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I will also recommend Ad-aware and Pop-up Stopper and for registry cleaners I like the RegCleaner
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08-10-2002, 10:14 PM
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Like lil' jimmie, I use Regcleaner. Also, another nice cleaner I use is EasyCleaner and it's free also.
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08-10-2002, 10:22 PM
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Another recommendation for Ad-Aware and RegCleaner.
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08-10-2002, 10:45 PM
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RegCleaner is excellent...I never work on or build a system without installing it. I used to use Pop-Up Stopper, but stopped when I switched from IE to Mozilla. I like AdAware, too, but I find Spybot much better. Learned about Spybot here from morriswingate.
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08-10-2002, 10:57 PM
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HOT ROD
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Yeah, Spybot and EasyCleaner are also fine utilities and another one that might be of interest is Mailwasher it blocks spam from your inbox, my wife and I really like this one.
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08-12-2002, 01:58 AM
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AdSubtractPro, jv16PowerTools, and Cacheman (oh yeah, and Ad-Aware)
jv16 makes RegCleaner also, but jv16PowerTOols contains a more powerful registry cleaner (plus a wealth of other utilities  ) = shameless plug, but very true.
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08-12-2002, 08:27 AM
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AdAware, RegCleaner, XPAntiSpy, MailWasher, and Mozilla (blocks pop-ups and ad servers).
And don't forget Norton AV, ZoneAlarm and Trojan Remover (better and cheaper than The Cleaner). -Craig |
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08-13-2002, 08:25 AM
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The Gavel
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Another vote for Pop Up Stopper, Mailwasher, Zone Alarm, and Adware.
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08-16-2002, 06:08 PM
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I use this Free browser , which has a built in pop up stopper . ( don't add , About Blank , to the existing filter list )
Uses very little resources ( No Add's ) & is as good as any other browser . Intergrates quitely into your system , does not take over . You can still run your normal browser , if you wish . Uses the IE engine , but is very fast & stable . http://www.crazybrowser.com/ |
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08-16-2002, 09:34 PM
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Thanks for all the recommendations! You've all been very helpful.
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08-17-2002, 01:52 AM
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10-4 on jv16PowerTools and Spybot s&d. Opera browser is fast, light, and very configurable. No pop-ups, no unwanted cookies, no java, no javascript, no re-directs, no referrers. All are options.
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