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alert mods    
   posted: Aug. 20, 2004 @ 1:09a

I LOVE this threat. Just fix several hundreds of problems in my computer! There should be an evaluation tool for this threat.


alert mods    
   posted: Aug. 21, 2004 @ 12:38a

How about securing Internet Explorer by adjusting the settings.

Safe settings for Internet Explorer


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   posted: Aug. 24, 2004 @ 12:55p

FYI - There is a new version of Adaware (Ad-Aware Personal edition) out at lavasoftusa.com's web site. It found some cookies and html links on my PC that the old version ( 6.181) did not preveiously find.


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   posted: Oct. 8, 2004 @ 4:46a

I found this site a couple of years ago after Leo on Tech TV talked about it.

This guy is smart...........

Black Viper


Will answer your Windows questions without alot of BS. Was able to turn off many of Windows "services" after spending some time reading his recommendations.

His article I just read while getting the link said that Windows took 3 years to get to "default" what took him 1 month 3 years ago with the new XP2 upgrade to make your computer a little more secure.


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   posted: Oct. 15, 2004 @ 12:58a

speaking of keeping computers up to date, XP users be very wary when installing SP2 - I have a few clients who have had their systems completely screwed up after installing Microsoft's new service pack. Make sure to create a restore point before installing it (that is if you feel there's some sort of great benefit to installing it). Also remember that it can be unsinstalled through add/remove, but this does not always fully undo an operating system update.


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   posted: Oct. 15, 2004 @ 9:59a

I keep hearing about problems, but I personally haven't seen any.

I've now done 20 PCs that I personally manage, with absolutely zero problems

Of course, I am spyware and virus free before I begin


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   posted: Oct. 15, 2004 @ 10:19a

ellory said:I keep hearing about problems, but I personally haven't seen any.

I've now done 20 PCs that I personally manage, with absolutely zero problems

Of course, I am spyware and virus free before I begin

Yeah, same thing here, I keep hearing about all kinds of problems with SP2. I've updated about 4 and they have gone through with no problem. However I am participating on another board -non computer oriented, where 75% of the members had a fowled system after installing SP2.

(Of course if they would only make a GHost/Acronis restore disk or just set a restore point before such a major change they could avoid disaster.)

 


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   posted: Oct. 20, 2004 @ 10:55p

http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~vr4m-ikw/Global/

"This software is the customization software that you developed aiming at a handle reaching it at the time if itchy how a handle does not reach by a Windows standard function. Because Madonote sets various setting to registry of Windows, this software is not resident on the memory top. You can change the hidden various setting that you cannot change in a Windows standard function."

that one is fun to play with,and it is free too
been using that for about 2 years and i am happy with it
what can it do? go figure..lol


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   posted: Oct. 24, 2004 @ 5:44a

Hemond said: [(Of course if they would only make a GHost/Acronis restore disk or just set a restore point before such a major change they could avoid disaster.)

Or, if they ensured their system was spyware/virus free before they started


alert mods    
   posted: Nov. 21, 2004 @ 5:39a

Some tried - Some not.
Like spybot.
Not crazy with the free ver. of adware

Didn't see on your list - spyware doctor. Has a free ver. but in that it doesn't remove/just locates. Easy enough though - just C/P into a registry search to locate then delete.
Be Sure To Backup Registry Prior To Making Changes

Have used AVG K but had initial problems with network
PCPitStop dot com - Like the site

Going to check out the rest in this post.

Thanks for your effort OP


alert mods    
   posted: Nov. 21, 2004 @ 6:35a

For spyware and other parasites, you should reading the article in the second thread, not this thread.

The second thread which I wrote deals specifically with the removal of spyware and other parasites along with means of prevention.

The third thread, (this thread) mostly deals with sytem maintenance and useful tools for such. This thread is no longer maintained as the OP has not bothered to keep it updated.

BTW......

You mention adaware.....

This particular program is what is known as a rogue program and is not to be trusted.

The real program is Ad-Aware (note the dash in the name)



The only difference between the free version and the paid for version of Ad-Aware is you can integrate it with the shell so that you can perform a scan from the right click context menu in Windows Explorer along with a few other minor conveniences. But they both perform the same whehter you use the free version or the paid for version.


alert mods    
   posted: Nov. 21, 2004 @ 7:11p

You mention adaware.....

This particular program is what is known as a rogue program and is not to be trusted.

The real program is Ad-Aware (note the dash in the name)

I'm sure the poster mean't Ad-Aware by Lavasoft DL. I wish people would speak clearly so that we can understand each other. Having to interpret is a pain.

Then again maybe the poster did install that renagade app you mentioned.


alert mods    
   posted: Dec. 2, 2004 @ 10:58a

I disagree with AVG being the "best" freeware AV. In fact, I think it's being discontinued. People should check out FreeAV. It really is one of, if not THE, best free AV utils out there.

Good German technology goes a long way.


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   posted: Dec. 2, 2004 @ 10:59a

DragonsLore said:The only difference between the free version and the paid for version of Ad-Aware is you can integrate it with the shell so that you can perform a scan from the right click context menu in Windows Explorer along with a few other minor conveniences. But they both perform the same whehter you use the free version or the paid for version.

Paid version also lets you scan across the network, and scan remote machines. Free version does not.


alert mods    
   posted: Dec. 29, 2004 @ 8:28p

Are there any free antivirus programs available that work on handhelds? Thanks!


alert mods    
   posted: Dec. 29, 2004 @ 9:06p

richps1961 said:..
...Try putting this in " COMPUTERS " section...

This the computer section


alert mods    
   posted: Dec. 29, 2004 @ 10:36p

Timboy said:richps1961 said:..
...Try putting this in " COMPUTERS " section...

This the computer section
You should pay attention to the dates of posts that you reply to as that reply was over a year old.

Also, this thread is no longer maintained.


alert mods    
   posted: Dec. 29, 2004 @ 11:41p

Thanks for the reminder, DL, I'll try to update links and such later this week.


alert mods    
   posted: Dec. 30, 2004 @ 2:26a

Welcome back CompSurfer!

You're going to have a lot of work to do in upgrading this thread now.


alert mods    
   posted: Jan. 2, 2005 @ 1:21p

Broken links [should] now work, let me know if any remain broken.
I also added a few things.


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