[Ham-Computers] PC Tools SpywareDoctor versus AdAware SE

[WA5CAB at cs.com]

My issue isn't paid or free.  We currently own two Spyware Doctor licenses, 
but can't run it 24/7 as after a couple of days it starts blocking the keyboard 
and the machines have to be rebooted.  I've asked PC Tools about the problem 
but if they can't come up with a fix I need another option and was considering 
buying AdAware SE instead of renewing SD.  I also agree that most free stuff 
is worth what you paid for it.

In a message dated 12/24/2006 2:59:15 PM Central Standard Time, 
johngadd at comcast.net writes: 
> Run the adware then run the spy dr immediately thereafter You will see how 
> much the adware misses You get what you pay for my friend
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: jeff <jeffv at op.net> 
> 
> >My experience is using AdAware free version. It's been a very positive 
> >one. I use that, SpybotS&D, Crap Cleaner, and Hijack This. They're a 
> >killer freeware quad. 
> >
> >On the recommendation of a magazine (PC World?) I checked out Spyware 
> >Doctor, which had won an award. It seemed to work ok but didn't really 
> >add any value to what I was using already. After a while I deleted it. 
> >I seem to remember being annoyed by it being a bit of a hog while 
> >resident. 
> >
> >AdAware paid has an ad-watch component that isn't in the free version. 
> >I haven't used it though. 
> 

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