Okay I have Norton on my dell computer and I've also something called Ad-Ware SE when i right click on it, it gives me the option of useing my Norton to scan my Ad-Ware with is it safe to use my Norton to scan my Ad-Ware with, will the two get along? Thanks I am "new" at computers so please make sure your anwser is correct, thanks.
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It is safe to use norton to scan ad-ware. However, norton mostly detects viruses and trojans and is not recommnded for adware or malware. You should use a program that is entirely for ad-ware.
http://www.safer-networking.org/
Uber powerful tool which can search and annhilate nasties that make it onto your system. Now with an Immunize section that will help prevent future infections.
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
Another very powerful tool which searches and kills nasties that infect your system. AdAware and Spybot Search & Destroy compliment each other very well.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Great prevention tool to keep nasties from installing on your system.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html
Works as a Spyware "Shield" to protect your computer from getting malware in the first place.
https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/resource.htm
puts over 5000 sites in your restricted zone so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all.
http://cleanup.stevengould.org/
Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out those nasties that like to reside in the temp folders.
rokid_syndisd
Ad-Aware is a program that seeks out malicious ad-ware/spyware etc. that is often acquired when surfing the internet, it is a legitimate program and I have used it quite often. www.lavasoftusa.com is the site that has more details on Ad-Aware. You said that when you right click on it that it gives you the option to scan with Norton, if you right click on anything on your desktop you probably get the option to scan. I dont personally have not used the two programs together but cannot imagine that they would have any conflicts.
asyland
I imagine you meant "Ad-Aware Se Personal". Yes it is safe. Norton is an antivirus, Ad-Aware is an antispyware program. You can use them both on one machine. What you never want to do is to use two antiviruses (like Norton and McAfee) this can cause problems on your computer.
monkeywaltean
Depends. Norton i have little experience with, but they should be able to run along-side each other. If not, make sure you install any needed dependencies, or go for a more All in One Approach.
Anonymous
You should not have any conflicts with the lavasoft Ad-Aware and your Norton anti-virus. Just run one scan at a time not both at once.