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Old 10-14-2007   #11 (permalink)
Dave T.
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Re: WebRoot Spy Sweeper
Hank Arnold (MVP) wrote:
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> mccookrh wrote:
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>> Should I disable Defender then while running Spy Sweeper?
>> and thanks for your guidance.
>
> Yes.
>
Hank, what are the ramifications of running Defender and SS at the same
time? I always have, and don't have any downside that I know of. Now, I
don't mean run scans at the same time, just having real time settings
enabled at the same time. Educate me.

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Old 10-15-2007   #12 (permalink)
Hank Arnold (MVP)
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Re: WebRoot Spy Sweeper
Dave T. wrote:
Quote:

> Hank Arnold (MVP) wrote:
Quote:

>> mccookrh wrote:
Quote:

>>> Should I disable Defender then while running Spy Sweeper?
>>> and thanks for your guidance.
>>
>> Yes.
>>
> Hank, what are the ramifications of running Defender and SS at the same
> time? I always have, and don't have any downside that I know of. Now, I
> don't mean run scans at the same time, just having real time settings
> enabled at the same time. Educate me.
>
It uses resources that I want available.

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Old 10-15-2007   #13 (permalink)
Hank Arnold (MVP)
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Re: WebRoot Spy Sweeper
Richard Urban wrote:
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> SpySweeper. on my older single core CPU computer (AMD Athlon XP 3200
> with 2 gig of PC3200 RAM), puts a big drag on the system when I have it
> set to run automatically, especially during startup. Therefore I run it
> upon demand. I have put SpySweeper on new dual core computers with 1 gig
> of RAM and S/S does not have the same effect.
>
> I guess it is time I consider upgrading! (-:
>
I can understand that. I was using Trend Micro on my old Dell 8200 and
it was a *major* drag during boot. I didn't try it on Vista, going back
to my favorite, SpySweeper w/AV....

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Old 05-10-2008   #14 (permalink)
rna
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RE: WebRoot Spy Sweeper


"mccookrh" wrote:
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> Do I still need the services of Spy Sweeper software if I use Windows
> Defender? My son argues that I do not need to use spyware or virus software
> like webroot or trend micro if I use the tools within windows.
> --
> Bob McCook
i want to remove spy sweeper. How do I do that
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Old 05-10-2008   #15 (permalink)
JerryM
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Re: WebRoot Spy Sweeper
Windows firewall and Windows defender do an excellent job keeping hackers
out, but you still need an good antivirus program to protect your computer
against viruses.
There are several very good free antivirus programs.
Avast! is one of them and if Spy Sweeper does a good job, keep it.

"rna" <rna@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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>
>
> "mccookrh" wrote:
>
Quote:

>> Do I still need the services of Spy Sweeper software if I use Windows
>> Defender? My son argues that I do not need to use spyware or virus
>> software
>> like webroot or trend micro if I use the tools within windows.
>> --
>> Bob McCook
> i want to remove spy sweeper. How do I do that
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Old 05-10-2008   #16 (permalink)
Kayman
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Re: WebRoot Spy Sweeper
On Sat, 10 May 2008 09:04:00 -0700, rna wrote:
Quote:

> "mccookrh" wrote:
>
Quote:

>> Do I still need the services of Spy Sweeper software if I use Windows
>> Defender? My son argues that I do not need to use spyware or virus software
>> like webroot or trend micro if I use the tools within windows.
>> --
>> Bob McCook
> i want to remove spy sweeper. How do I do that
There are two ways to uninstall:
In the Start menu find Webroot | Spy Sweeper | Uninstall Spy Sweeper.
Or
In Add/Remove Programs find Spy Sweeper.
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Old 05-10-2008   #17 (permalink)
SG
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Re: WebRoot Spy Sweeper
>>>In Add/Remove Programs find Spy Sweeper<<<

Just for clarification in Vista it's called Programs and Features.

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"Kayman" <kaymanDeleteThis@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 10 May 2008 09:04:00 -0700, rna wrote:
>
Quote:

>> "mccookrh" wrote:
>>
Quote:

>>> Do I still need the services of Spy Sweeper software if I use Windows
>>> Defender? My son argues that I do not need to use spyware or virus
>>> software
>>> like webroot or trend micro if I use the tools within windows.
>>> --
>>> Bob McCook
>> i want to remove spy sweeper. How do I do that
>
> There are two ways to uninstall:
> In the Start menu find Webroot | Spy Sweeper | Uninstall Spy Sweeper.
> Or
> In Add/Remove Programs find Spy Sweeper.
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Old 05-11-2008   #18 (permalink)
Kayman
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Re: WebRoot Spy Sweeper
On Sat, 10 May 2008 22:56:46 -0400, SG wrote:
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Quote:
Quote:

>>>>In Add/Remove Programs find Spy Sweeper<<<
>
> Just for clarification in Vista it's called Programs and Features.
You're right, of course :-)
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Old 05-11-2008   #19 (permalink)
SG
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Re: WebRoot Spy Sweeper
Just didn't want the OP looking for something that wasn't there, then again
it's hard to break old habits and not sure why MS ever changed that name. I
understand the Programs part but not sure what the Features mean :<(

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"Kayman" <kaymanDeleteThis@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 10 May 2008 22:56:46 -0400, SG wrote:
>
Quote:
Quote:

>>>>>In Add/Remove Programs find Spy Sweeper<<<
>>
>> Just for clarification in Vista it's called Programs and Features.
>
> You're right, of course :-)
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