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  • 24-10-2017 12:38pm
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    Steviesol
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I have a windows laptop which is alive with bugs. Years ago spy bot and ad aware were the go to big destroyers. Can anyone please tell me the best programs to use to clean my laptop?

    Thanks


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    28064212
    Registered Users Posts: 10,634 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    In the majority of cases, you're far better off doing a wipe and reinstall from scratch

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    Darren 83
    Registered Users Posts: 1,685 ✭✭✭Darren 83


    Steviesol wrote: »
    Hi,

    I have a windows laptop which is alive with bugs. Years ago spy bot and ad aware were the go to big destroyers. Can anyone please tell me the best programs to use to clean my laptop?

    Thanks

    Try Malwarebytes


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    me_irl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,400 ✭✭✭me_irl


    Before the factory reset you could try using the AVG Recovery CD / Bootdisk.


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    Xterminator
    Registered Users Posts: 4,739 ✭✭✭Xterminator


    i alway use at least 2 (need a second opinion). I use 3. it is quicker to reformat and reinstall to recover from virus issues.

    however if data loss, or not having re-install media etc puts you off that option you can take the riskier method of cleaning.

    i recommend using a good free antivirus like sophos home or avg free - i recommend sophos home edition. on top of that use malwarebyets (free version), and finally i would use superantispyware for my 3rd product.

    When you come up clear, reboot, and a rescan again - in all 3.


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