Christopher A. Gahlon wrote:

>Hey there guru's,
>
>I know this is a linux list but I also know that most of us geeks here 
>deal with windoze on a regular basis.
>
>I've got a small problem.  A blind friend of mine is stuck using 
>Internet Exploder because Mozilla doesn't work with the Jaws screen 
>reader (it's a documented problem).
>
>She's been infected with several spyware/adware programs that keep 
>popping up porn and other garbage.  Which is quite humorous because 
>she can't see their ads or 'read' them and just closes them because 
>they're not designed for accessability.  Lazy porno web designers I 
>guess... :-)
>
>She's got the latest version of Norton and it ID's the ad/spyware but 
>doesn't remove it for some stupid reason.
>
>Anyway, I'm looking for some recommendations for Windhoze spyware 
>removal/blocker tools.  Free is good but money is not an issue if it 
>works well, gets automatic updates, and scans/cleans her computer on 
>a scheduled basis.  Automated removal without dialogs would be a big 
>plus!
>
** FREE **
Spybot s&d http://www.safer-networking.org
Ad-aware http://www.lavasoftusa.com

** Updates once for free **
spysweeper http://www.webroot.com

** Paid Program **
pest patrol http://www.pestpatrol.com
pest patrol free online scanner is on that website also

http://spywareinfo.com/~merjin
This site has Bugoff (disable three exploits used by hijackers) and hijack this...

hope this helps.

jason reynolds


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