Adware Gator and GAIN

[LDaveM]

I don't know if this id the right forim for thid or not.
I have a few clients who pc's are running slow and just messed up generally. I noticed that they have "GAIN", and "GATOR" spyware installed on them.
Is there a FREE adware removal tool out there for this junk. My clients are mostlt seniors and are on a tight budget.
Thanks,
Dave

 

[SESaskDFC]

Howdy:

Ad-Aware or Spybot will get rid of both.. Also, if they are running ME or XP, have them disable System Restore before running either..

Murray

 

[carrr]

Murray speaks the truth. Go with his recommendations (though I'd nudge you towards SpyBot)

It can be found here:

http://www.safer-networking.org/

I am partial to its "Immunize" feature, which lets you head off a multitude of possible hijacks and infections.

 

[2ffat]

Just to add my two cents worth, whichever you use (I've used both and like both) make sure that you run it often and update it often. I run Spybot daily and check for updates everytime I run it.


James P. Cottingham

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[Georgi1chuikov]

I run both Spybot and AdAware. one misses what the other gets. Especialy since my wife is not that savy with her browsing. I do like the fact that spybot removed pre-installed windows spyware exploits, but, for professional use when troubleshooting another persons PC over the phone I find it easier for the end user to use adaware over spybot. For the senior that is very PC illiterate adaware is easier to use.

 

[LDaveM]

Thanks to all
Dave