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need replacement for Adaware...

19 years ago

Does anyone know of a similar program (if that's the correct term) that will work on Windows 98?

I gather the new version won't support 98. I'm not ready (or competant!) to convert to Vista, or even XP. Hoping someone will have a solution.

Jann

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mikie_gw
19 years ago
Spybot Search & Destroy is very well spoken of. A bit different but same purpose.

Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html
notjannaz10
Original Author
19 years ago
Hi, Mikie, I'll take a look there.

This maybe falls in the category of dumb questions, but I wonder if nowdays spyware and adware are considered the same problem and most programs that eliminate one, will eliminate both? I've always run both Adaware and Spybot.

Thanks,
J
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owbist
19 years ago
You could try Spywareblaster, linked below. It runs in the background but updates are manual. I run it along with AdAware and Spybot.

Here is a link that might be useful: Spywareblaster
grady
19 years ago
I've used Spyware blaster on 98 and XP. For a reasonable fee updates are made automatically. Some programs
remove, but blaster supposedly blocks. No problems that I'm aware of. Grady
notjannaz10
Original Author
19 years ago
Thanks, guys. I have Spywareblaster. Do you think it protects against adware specifically, though? Enough that if I have it, I don't need something specifically designed to stop adware?

-J
owbist
19 years ago
Do you think it protects against adware specifically, though?

Blurb from the download site at download.com:-
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan for and clean spyware--it prevents it from being installed in the first place. SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, dialers, browser hijackers, and other potentially unwanted programs.
PRO
Christopher Nelson Wallcovering and Painting
19 years ago
Does anyone know of a similar program (if that's the correct term) that will work on Windows 98?

Why do you need a replacement? It still works on my 98 machine
notjannaz10
Original Author
19 years ago
Owbist - thanx, it's been ages since I visited their site. That's good to know!

Christophern - mine still works, but I didn't think it would update anymore. Are you getting updates since the new version was released?

-J

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