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Performance hit by SpyBot - Search & Destroy?

How much does SpyBot - Search & Destroy hurt the performance of the computer? I have an old Pentium 3, and it's already quite slow to boot with the antivirus and the firewall. Will spybot make things worse still?


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Spybot is tight code; any effect on overall system performance should be negligable...

Posted 2007-04-01T18:28:41Z
 
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You need to run these 3 essential programs to remove all the spyware on your

computer.

If you do not have an internet security suite and only an anti virus

1. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

2. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!

3. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot or Superantispyware
 
follow the 5 steps below
http://computerhelperzz.blogspot.com/2009/05/5-steps-to-be-spyware-free.html

Posted 2009-06-08T11:36:15Z

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