Free anti-virus and firewall software

[admin]

Had no less than 5000 (!!) of Sobig (http://www.sarc.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.sobig.f@mm.html) worm infected emails hitting my servers today. The server level anti-virus automatically deleted all of them, so I didn't get any in my inbox, but it still sends a message to the server for each infected email detected, and I've had to delete 5000 of them today.

Would everybody who read this make sure they have the latest anti-virus software + definition file, and also a firewall software that scans both inbound and outbound traffic :

Free security software:

http://www.digital-digest.com/articles/Free_Software_Guide_page3.html

[chickeneater]

Thanks for that information and the links :)

I will have to try them out if they don't block my Internet ports

[Batman]

www.grc.com
You can see how vulnerable your system may be. Aside from firewalls and anti virus solutions, using a proxy is also a safeguard.

[techno]

Personally

if u have norton then ur safe :)

I have a router with a built in firewall - it rules! no slow in connection at all in anyway and if there was (which usually never is) i just use webcache from my ISP :D

[SKD_Tech]

dude McAfee and Norton so what. They do the same ****

[UncasMS]

in addition to firewall and antivirus software make sure to scan your system for any kind of the latest worm.

symantec's latest fixblast removal tool is free and can be obtained here:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/FixBlast.exe

infos here: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.removal.tool.html

[BoF]

some people reported problems (I have experienced) using ZoneAlarm (ZA) and softwares with many socket connections (p2p). The True Vector Internet Monitor VSMON.EXE from ZA uses all CPU scanning I/O.
I kicked ZA and choosed a better one:
the free Outpost (http://www.agnitum.com/) 1.0 from Agnitum.

[UncasMS]

i'm using outpost pro 2 and cpu usage is 0-1% :)

[Batman]

Generally, Zonealarm runs perfectly fine on my very old Pentium Pro 200, and is not a cpu power hog.

[Dsquorpion]

hey thx for the post Batman, i took a look and found it interesting

[Batman]

Glad to help :)

[admin]

Got this link off Doom9's after the latest MyDoom episode :

http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/

I probably get more emails than most normal people, and certainly more attachments with all the software submissions/updates I get. I've never even come close to infecting my computer though, and apart from having a good anti-virus and firewall running, I also follow these tips to prevent infection and stop the spread:

1. Don't open attachments that you weren't expecting (eg. if it has a funny name, or came from someone you don't know). If you have to, make sure you get the latest virus definition files and then scan the file before even thinking about opening it. People rarely need to send .exe, .pif, .bat files though, and the messages that are sent along with the infected file rarely make sense if you read them. In this day and age, just assume every attachment you get is infected, and deal with it accordingly - guilty until proven innocent is the case here.

2. If you run an email server, or if your anti-virus software has the option to bounce/return infected emails, turn it off. Most infected emails use spoofed return addresses (usually taking a random email address from your address book or web cache, such as those on the contact pages of this website), and by returning/bouncing them, you're only adding to the overloaded traffic that these virus/worms were designed to generate.

3. Don't use Outlook!!!! An un-patched and improperly setup Outlook can open attachments without asking for your permission. (but if you have to use it, make sure it's patched with all the latest security patches, all 900 of them :rolleyes: )

4. Don't add people to your address book, as virus/worms look for these to spread themselves. Typing and saving your collection of email addresses in a text file (or if you're not as technically challenged as I am, in our own SQL database) would be a safer alternative. Not such a big issue if you follow the above tips to avoid infection in the first place.

5. And also wash your hands before you eat. Won't help much with computer viruses, but helps with the real kind and it's just good sense!!

[MrQuinn]

I'm glad someone brought up this subject.

I’m in the process of deciding on a linux-based firewall product for my company. My number one priority is that it is an all-in-one internet security software package that includes firewall, intrusion protection, virus protection, spam protection, VPN gateway, and content filtering.

I’ve been researching a product from Astaro and was hoping to get some feedback. Has anyone used their firewall before and have anything to share?

Their website is http://astaro.com .

Thanks!

Quinn

[Sophocles]

I've been using both AVG and ZoneAlarm successfully for sometime now without any problems. I previously used Norton anti virus and firewall but they used way too many system resources and I was constantly going to symantec for various software fixes to undo problems they caused.

[BoF]

Originally posted by BoF
I kicked ZA and choosed a better one:
the free Outpost (http://www.agnitum.com/) 1.0 from Agnitum.
Outpost crashes my P4 HT,
I kicked Outpost and choosed a better one:
the free KPF (http://www.kerio.com/) from Kerio.

[tony7914]

hi there!
just a few thoughts on system protection, 1) whatever antivirus program your comfortable with make sure it's up-to-date (i use Norton myself and it works well for me) 2) make sure you have a good firewall!! there are several good ones out there, free or otherwize. 3) download, install, and use these 3 programs: "spybot search and destroy" Ad-AwareSE personal" and "spywareblaster" these programs are free and are considered by many to be some of the best for removing and keeping malware of most types off of your system. another very usefull program is "HijackThis" you can get it from merjin.org as well as allot of usefull info and links to help keep your system clean and virus free
hope this helps!

[Sophocles]

All good suggestions, I use them all, and they work for me and many others as well.

www.zentarium.com

[XBurner]

That AVG one picked up on 14 Trojans I had... and also let me know I had 80,000+ files on my computer. Pretty cool.

Now... I need a AVG Keygen. ;)

[admin]

Now... I need a AVG Keygen. I know you may only be joking, but just in case anyone decides to help out, please don't as that would be against forum rules (piracy).

[tigerman8u]

use the avg free version as I do. works real good for me and zone alarm's free version is good. after several tests I now use avg free edition and sp2 firewall. check your firewall here http://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?rh1dkyd2 free

[XBurner]

I know you may only be joking, but just in case anyone decides to help out, please don't as that would be against forum rules (piracy).

I'm seriously joking... or is it... jokingly serious? :P

[anonymez]

the best firewall is zonealarm 4.5. anything above that sucked IMO. too bad i cannot use it anymore as it constantly reboots any pc with an athlon64 + win xp(32-bit) sp2...

i tried versions 5, 5.5, and 6, and they were horrible, so i'm using outpost firewall now...

[bbroad]

Zonealarm has some issues with Sophos AV as I found out, though I think that Zonealarm have patched that now

[UncasMS]

agnitum outpost is my (software) firewall of choice
(no freeware though)

[anonymez]

the only bad thing i can say about outpost, which i am still using, is the amount of resources it takes. it keeps taking resources until i double-click the tray icon, then close the window again. then it starts building again :P

doesn't bother me too much anymore, due to increased amount of ram. i must say though, i like the way it scans for network-enabled files on the PC when you run it first time. best.feature.ever :)

[UncasMS]

agnitum did fix a bug in this department some time ago, anonymez

but i can remember very well what you're talking about: the log-file became amazingly big

right now one of my machines states some 56mb ram that is taken up by outpost - but this machine is running for 64 DAYS now

on this machine outpost uses 19mb - both is absolutely fine with me

[anonymez]

i updated to the latest build today, and its at a decent 14mb now...

[anonymez]

some good news: outpost firewall 3.0 has been released!

its awesome, so check it at http://www.agnitum.com :)

and a list of new features: http://www.agnitum.com/products/outpost/whatsnew.php

[titanfan1017]

I am using Defender Pro 2005 it is 5 in 1. I actually paid $29 for this. (first time for everything ya know!) I Love it. It is licensed for three computers. It has anti-virus,firewall,pop-up blocker(wich is a pain I do turn this off and just use google toolbar) anti-spam, and a system utilities section. Has made these computers run very well. I have a Dell Dimension 4300 with maxtor 160GB HD,512 ram,pentium 4 2.6 Ghz, Nvidea Geoforce 4, 64 MB graphics and a Belkin wireless router with Firewall installed. So far very happy!

[titanfan1017]

Oh Yean and Windows XP SP 2. Sorry.

[techno]

should use Microsoft OneCare ;)

[Sophocles]

I use ZoneAlarm security suite and again as uncasMS stated for his choice, it's not free. Most soft-firewalls use the same basic settings, only the quality of the interface (choices) distinguishes them from each other. If I were to use a freeware virus scan over time I would use AVG, but in an emergency I would use the trial version of Sophos, knowing that it only licenses to corporations, it's that effective. for a firewall I'd still use ZoneAlarm because it's good and I'm comfortable with it. For Spyware and adware I use (for WinXP only) Microsoft's Antispyware in conjunction with spybot and adaware.

[Chewy]

what about this site?
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/
I've used a-squared in the past.
Seems all the best trojan scanners come from europe.

[paglamon]

I had Zone Alarm.But somehow it prevented my windows update.Read somewhere that this was an issue wth ZA.Uninstalled it & now using Sygate Personal Firewall.No problem.

[NightbladeXX]

I have a compiles list of programs that I personally use, and highly recommend.

This list is an almost complete list of security programs. I am currently running several anti-trojan programs.


Mozilla’s FireFox: An alternate web browser to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer: FireFox is the Free 2006 award winning browser designed to surf the web easier, faster, & more secure. >>>>Click here to Download the Program<<<< (http://download-firefox.org/free-downloads/)<o:p></o:p>

ZoneLab’s ZoneAlarm: A firewall program that stops hackers from getting into your PC. >>>>Click here to Download the Program<<<< (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp?dc=12bms&ctry=US&lang=en) I highly recommend that you purchase ZoneAlarm Pro!<o:p></o:p>

Grisoft’s AVG: Anti-virus program. Please NOTE: that you should only have ONE anti-virus program on your computer as they will have problems working properly, if you are running more than one. If you already have Norton or McAfee on your computer please remove it first before installing AVG. >>>>Click here to Download the Program<<<< (http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5)<o:p></o:p>

Lavasoft’s Adaware SE: Anti-Spyware / Malware removal tool. Please note you can run multiple anti-spyware programs on your system. <ACTIVE> run time protection with purchased version. >>>>Click here to Download the Program<<<< (http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5)<o:p></o:p>

PepiMK Software’s Spybot S&D: Anti-Spyware / Malware removal tool. Please note you can run multiple anti-spyware programs on your system. >>>>Click here to Download the Program<<<< (http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1)<o:p></o:p>

Javacool’s SpywareBlaster: Anti-Spyware / Malware prevention tool. This program doesn’t remove or detect spyware; it works by preventing IE or FireFox from going to known BAD websites. >>>>Click here to Download the Program<<<< (http://www.techspot.com/downloadget.php?id=568&file=1&evp=755b46eefdeabf5cd7c38bbdf655ea24)<o:p></o:p>

Microsoft’s Anti-Spyware (Beta): Anti-Spyware / Malware removal tool. Please note you can run multiple anti-spyware programs on your system. <ACTIVE> run time protection. >>>>Click here to Download the Program<<<< (http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx)<o:p></o:p>

Premium Programs that I run and have paid for:<o:p></o:p>

Web Root’s Spy Sweeper 4.5: Anti-Spyware / Malware removal tool. Please note you can run multiple anti-spyware programs on your system. <ACTIVE> run time protection. >>>>Click here to Download the Program<<<< (http://www.webroot.com/?rc=2180&ac=785&wt.srch=1&wt.mc_id=785)<o:p></o:p>

Ewido’s Anti-Malware 3.5: Anti-Spyware / Malware removal tool. Please note you can run multiple anti-spyware programs on your system. <ACTIVE> run time protection. >>>>Click here to Download the Program<<<< (http://www.ewido.net/en/)<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Other must have tools or programs:<o:p></o:p>

O&O Defrag V6.5 Professional Edition: Hard disk defragmenter program. You must register name and email. O&O’s older programs you can download for home use for FREE! >>>>Click here to Download the Program<<<< (http://www.oo-software.com/cgi-bin/download/download.pl?lang=en&product=OOD6PRO)<o:p></o:p>

Google Toolbar: By far the best toolbar addition for IE or FireFox. Now with a spell checker for web forms!! >>>>Click here to Download the Program<<<< (http://toolbar.google.com/firefox/index.html)<o:p></o:p>

Google Desktop Search: A better system search tool. >>>>Click here to Download the Program<<<< (http://desktop.google.com/?promo=mp-gds-v1-1)<o:p></o:p>

WinRAR: WinRAR is a powerful archive manager. It can backup your data and reduce size of email attachments, decompress RAR (http://www.rarlab.com/rar_file.htm), ZIP (http://www.rarlab.com/zip_file.htm) and other (http://www.rarlab.com/otherfmt.htm) files downloaded from Internet and create new archives in RAR and ZIP file format. Trial Version Available. http://www.rarlab.com/<o:p></o:p>

[anonymez]

that's a lot of spyware software, nightblade, surely you don't use all of them?

doesn't zonealarm also have spyware/anti-virus too? (last time i checked)

[NightbladeXX]

Yup, I use every single one of em,, didn't think I needed too until like December I had a clients laptop at me house for repairs, had a nasty lil malware that disbaled his NIC's (even after reinstalling em) that Spybot would lock up on as soon as it detected it. Tried everything as my client needed it back ASAP. treid loading Spybot upon intail load, nuthin, booted into safemode, nuthin. Scanned from my main comp and server (using the lappie's HD as a external), still nuthin.

Then to find out that lil nasty malware hit my comp, luckily a customer (who swore by spysweeper, gave me a copy for xmas) and another wanted me to test out Ewido (since it has a 15 day trial) and those 2 programs along with ZoneAlarm Pro nailed the malware before it could do anything harmful.

After scanning the lappie's HD with both as Spysweeper founbd it but had problems too knocking it down, but ewido mopped it with no problems. Then I could easily reinstall the NICs drivers, both the ethernet and the wireless drivers along with the Firewire needed to reinstalled, and I removed the windows files by turning off the networking components rebooting and re-enabling them then reinstalled all the drivers.

It seems the nasty lil mally came from one of those smilies sites that runs a IE toolbar thingy and overwrites the windows controller files for the NIC's installed on the system so it has full access to a system, most peeps dont have a prob (or dont think they have a prob) since everything is working fine. but peeps who have spybot or spysweeper once it detects the nasty bugger attempts to quarantine the file disabling the NICs but spybot locks up since XP gets annoyed by this process. -so I have read off of various sites expalining about that mally - sorry I cant remember that mally's name -

After which I run all of those, and I seen one of each of em stop one before another gets it too.

So yes I run ALL of em

While i absolutely love ZoneAlarm Pro's triple defense firewall (sorta reminds me of the Steelers Defense) their spyware tool is a joke IMO and I havent read anything positive of their anti-virus (which aint free either)

nB

[Chewy]

Vigilance and safe hex and the best bang for the buck is the chewy way.

Run lean and mean fast and furious!


http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/2459/taskmanager3bm.png (http://imageshack.us)

[anonymez]

all i have is an excellent firewall (agnitum outpost-- zonealarm is much too bloated imo. on par with software like nero 7 and windvd), spybot and ad-aware. i run adware/spyware checks say every 1 or 2 months. no antivirus. have not had an issue in years of heavy net traffic

[soup]

I try chewy I try.

4026

[Chewy]

Soup, pretty lean, but you need to capture the screen after you hit about 3 forums in 3 minutes. With 2 browser windows open to show real use.
With a gig of ram, windows will keep more loaded so your ram in use will be higher.

[soup]

I actually understood what you said but I am okay for now.I will just keep reading.

[NightbladeXX]

all i have is an excellent firewall (agnitum outpost-- zonealarm is much too bloated imo. on par with software like nero 7 and windvd), spybot and ad-aware. i run adware/spyware checks say every 1 or 2 months. no antivirus. have not had an issue in years of heavy net traffic

Anonymez, I used to be the same way until i lost of 60 gigs of data (Photos, Fam Videos, and MP3s) now I'm a bit paranoid, I guess, but that sucked trying to explain how I lost all that data to me wife.

Soup, you're running fine based off that chart.

Here's mine, and boy I can't wait to build my new system:
In case you're wondering it'll be a AMD Athlon 64 DX2, MSI K8N Diamond Plus, 2 or 4 GBs of Corsiar Memory, and 2 - 7800 GTs or 1 - 7800 GTX / ATI 1900 Vid Card, and a PC Pwor and Cooling 850 PSU

[Chewy]

swap files getting a real thrashing

[NightbladeXX]

Chewy, oh you know it! and the rest of my poor system is too. Its getting really bad when I wanna try to run a game, its almost like the old days of the MS-DOS floopy boot disks used to configure the HI MEM for the game. Just cant wait for this big job I have going to finish and I get paid. Can retire this poor system to DVD Burning duties.

[soup]

@NightbladeXX I feel fine oh you mean the PC.

[Chewy]

night,
a clean install and no extra programs/interenet and it will rise like the phoenix from the ashes.
Always keep data on an extra hard drive or a D partition. My important data is backed up to lots of hard drives, media, machines.

[NightbladeXX]

Another great program is Mailwasher Pro v5.0 its great for spam control, and its really easy to use. http://www.firetrust.com/

Chewy, thats what i have instored for it, I never really just upgrade components anymore just build a new system. That way I can use the old one for other tasks. This current one I dedicating for DVD burning, and scanning other systems (mine or customers) to quell my paranoia as me poor lil server cant handle much more. My basement is starting to look like Fry's Electronics computer section just wish I had their current inventory

[Chewy]

my dedicated dvd machine, no internet or network
AMD A64Venice 3000+ 275x9 asusA8VDlx Ballistic 250(2.5-4-4-10)1T 2x256
it's fast, for the money. bangforthebuckchampion I call it the beast

[titanfan1017]

I use Defender Pro. I actually paid for it. The 2006 version was only $19.95 at wal-mart. It is licensed for up to three computers.It is made by Kaspersky it has been a godsend for me. It has anti-virus,spam,and pop-ups. It has a firwall with it and system utilities such as an optimizer. Very good product I recomend it highly.

:evilidea:

[NightbladeXX]

I hear ya Chewy, I have 2 back ups of my important data now! I ve learned the hard way.

This ol' dog is a Barton 2500 w/ 1gig ram a 20 gb HD for Windows and a 4 drive 80gb HDs RAID 5 array (Back up 1) my server is an Athlon XP 1700 w/ 1 gig ram and another RAID 5 array running 3 - 250 gb HDs and an external 300gb HD (back up 2)

I prolly will want to change things around once I get my new system, but maybe too much of a real PITA to make a change feasible.

nB

[skz720]

Thanks, ill check these sites out, they sound like they might come in handy one day.

[Cambion7]

Just to keep adding to this thread rather than start a new one.... I was curious of AVG Anti Virus with Firewall has the ability to show you what connections are currently being made by your machine. In NIS 2K5 you could right-click the icon on the system tray and call up various statistics, which included all connections, to what addie, and what proggie was calling out. But they've removed this in NIS 2K6. Since Norton is becoming more and more of a BloatWare I've been thinking of switching off to AVG. So if anyone is running the AVG with their firewall, could you check to see if they offer that up as an option? Tnx!

Cam
:toast:

[Phillip]

Can somebody please help me by telling me how can download pictures from phone to laptop. I have the Nokia PC Suite and USB cable but when I connect my files are empty....my outlook is not in use could this be the reason why my files from the phone appear empty on the laptop? please help

[Kabuchan]

You probably have been to their site, Nokia (http://www.europe.nokia.com/nokia/0,,96,00.html), but some of the earlier phones are not supported by PC Suite. Hope you find it! :)

[Derree]

I was able to get the full edition of pc microtrends PC Cillian through work (and yes everyone who works there does get it for free, didn't pirate it at all!!) So far so good seems to work ok

[mattcharles]

I just ordered Micro Trends PC Cillian Security Edition for 2006 because I cannot STAND Norton!!!!!!!!!!! :smashead:
My computer is SO SLOW because of it! It takes like five minutes just to start up because of the stupid software! It is SOOO going once I get my new software in the mail! :)

[MikeyBK]

I just ordered Micro Trends PC Cillian Security Edition for 2006 because I cannot STAND Norton!!!!!!!!!!! :smashead:
My computer is SO SLOW because of it! It takes like five minutes just to start up because of the stupid software! It is SOOO going once I get my new software in the mail! :)


You could disable everything except the A/V and Firewall in Norton and it shouldn't really be that much of a hog?.?.

I have an AMD Athlon64 3700+ w/ 1 Gig of Ram and my Norton 'never' slows my PC down not even the littlest bit?.?.?

[BR7]

The site gives 46 Best-ever Freeware Utilities (http://www.techsupportalert.com/best_46_free_utilities.htm#9)

[Chewy]

my Norton 'never' slows my PC down
never say never

[soup]

I am only up to #7 on that 46 list but I thought I would stop & ask about one of the programs mentioned. I run FireFox but I still have IE7 beta. The program that interests me so far is SandBoxie. Anybody know about it or use it?

[titanfan1017]

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"never say never"

That is the truth Chewy. I have so many customers call me telling me
how they hate Norton because of its hogging power.

:toast:


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[BR7]

I just ordered Micro Trends PC Cillian Security Edition for 2006 because I cannot STAND Norton!!!!!!!!!!! :smashead:
My computer is SO SLOW because of it! It takes like five minutes just to start up because of the stupid software! It is SOOO going once I get my new software in the mail! :)
I have been seeing good reviews about The Shield Pro 2006 (http://www.pcsecurityshield.com/webApp/90042.asp?trk=WTK&affid=650) look at other pay antivirus program reviews here (http://antivirus-software.6starreviews.com/index.asp)

[jm1647]

I worked for Uncle Sam so Symantec AntiVirus was free for me. I'm behind a linksys router but I still use the free ZoneAlarm firewall for outgoing stuff on all my PC's

[BR7]

From what I have been reading ZoneAlarm free has a lot of leaks but the Pro version is supposed to be excellent. I have been doing a lot of research looking for a new firewall and came upon one called COMODO (http://www.comodogroup.com/products/free_products.html) (Freeware) here is a quote form a review I was reading on it
If performance rather than ease-of-use is your criterion then the Comodo firewall [3] is a top contender. The firewall itself is very robust and it comes with a well designed intrusion detection system as well. The later however can be quite talkative and may unnecessarily alarm inexperienced users. For the technically initiated though, this is an outstanding free product. Note that Comodo requires Windows 2000 or XP SP2.

[Derree]

I am using the Pccillian as well, got the full version free from work and I have had no problems with it at all..works better then norton.

[BR7]

PCcillin full version came with my Dell I never used it because I wasn't sure how good it was, it also came with a license good till 2008.
If any one is interested I provided a link to a site that has tested Free/Pay Firewalls and they offer a chart based on their results this way you can get the best possible firewall rather it be free or pay it has been updated to 2006 LINK (http://www.firewallleaktester.com/tests_overview.php)

[Dan]

From what I have been reading ZoneAlarm free has a lot of leaks but the Pro version is supposed to be excellent. I have been doing a lot of research looking for a new firewall and came upon one called COMODO (http://www.comodogroup.com/products/free_products.html) (Freeware) here is a quote form a review I was reading on it

Looks very tempting, wish I heard of it before though. I have read the same thing about ZA. I used to use the ZA Security Suite but didn't like the antivirus that much and it had some bugs that weren't addressed properly for my liking.

Been using AVG free for now, but I'm really looking at that link you posted, thanks!

[edd32]

using vshield works like a charm along with mcafee nice

[Abuilder]

A lot of the programs listed in this thread no longer support us Win 9X users, like Zonealarm. So here are some real good programs that still do and are top notch in my book.
I use Avast! Home edition (free) for my virus protection. It's a real-time scanner that also scans POP/SMTP mail. Not just Microsoft's virus breeding....... Oops, I mean Email client. And amazing enough it's not a resource hog like most antivirus software and the support is great.

Along with Avast I still use the old free Outpost Firewall version 1. That can still be found if you search for it. Even these days grc.com 's Shields Up scan still reports my system as 100% stealth. All ports stealth. I don't exist!.
And to top this combo off, I more or less killed Internet Explorer and went to Firefox as my main browser. I added a script blocker plugin to Firefox that really stops a lot of crap from getting in my system.
I still use Ad-AwareSE and Spybot but with this configuation of software They never find anything.
This may sounds like some kind of promotional crap for these pieces of software, but it's not! It's just that I haven't had any problems since I put this combo together.
Ten years down the road and I finally feel a little safe on the net.

Here check-out what pcworld says about Avast!
http://pcworld.com/article/id,113462-page,1/article.html?tk=sbx
:toast:

[Dan]

This may sounds like some kind of promotional crap for these pieces of software


Not at all! I have been using Avast! myself for quite sometime. I also use Firefox and Ad-Aware and I have no problems just the way I like it!

[BR7]

Even though it's not free I have been using PC-cillin darn good program if you ask me and it updates once a day sometimes twice, between Ad-Aware SE and PC-cillins features I get little to no adware/spyware and so far no virus's :D

[Derree]

I feel very lucky that I get the full version of pc-cillin from my work for free!!!

[Dan]

You both are wise for using it! I keep telling myself to buy a good one, but these freebies seem okay and I have more money to spend on movies, LOL.

[BR7]

I have been using a freeware Spyware program for about a week it's called "Spyware Terminator" (http://www.spywareterminator.com/).I like it a lot better then Adaware and edwido.It has realtime protection and tons of tweaks,sure Adaware and Edwido have that also but you have to pay for it after a trial

[soup]

That's the second time in a few days that I have heard Spyware Terminator recommended, it might be worthwhile looking in to, thanks BR7. I guess we can also add ClamWin (http://www.clamwin.com/) to the list.

[BR7]

In the setup Spyware Terminator offers to interact with clamwin if you have it :)

[soup]

Just set it up & integrated Clam, thanks BR7. I ran a check because I already had Clam installed when I installed ST for the first time. So I uninstalled ST & then Clam, then reinstalled ST C/W the integaration. So I guess you don't need Clam installed because it comes with ST. Now I am wondering, does it come with or do you need Clam installed?

[BR7]

I'm not sure,I would think you need Clam installed.

[soup]

Now I really don't know, take a look in the top right hand corner of the pic & I don't have it installed.

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/1390/stclamsm0.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stclamsm0.jpg)

Try clicking on it now.

[BR7]

The picture is not showing up it says "Invalid Attachment specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator"

[soup]

You don't need to install it seperately, if you choose the integration, it installs it as part of the installation procedure.

[BR7]

Oh OK I see now.Thanks :)
EDIT
Here is a Product Comparison

[midnightangel]

I guess I have an offtopic question here. I put in a nice CA antivirus and took a look at my CPU usage and Memory consumption. Right now I have a 512MB RAM in my comp and am using about 400 of it. How the hell can I shut stuff down and what is safe to shut down. I run Vista Basic Home.

Also, how do I copy an image of my task manager so I can post it on here?

[soup]

Download PhotoFiltre (http://www.photofiltre.com/). When you launch Task Manager, click Alt/Printscreen to capture active window. Launch PhotoFiltre, right click in open window, paste as new image & then save as jpg or png.

[BR7]

Soup posted a good one but I prefer MWSnap (http://www.snapfiles.com/get/mwsnap.html) ;)

[midnightangel]

thanks guys. I'll try both of them

[prettybasesg]

AVG anti virus 7.5.446 is completely free now.
Also AVG anti virus - 60 days trial. After that, Freeware version will still continue to run.

Am I ....too late for this????

anyway,
cheers.

[soup]

Click here (http://www.filehippo.com/download_ewido/) for AVG.

[prettybasesg]

Yahoo email spams jams my mail box. The virus is W32.Sality.U
I've been getting junk emails from yahoo, even from myself ...

Does any know this thread has been posted somewhere? if not, How can I resolve this?
thanks.

[prettybasesg]

Click here (http://www.filehippo.com/download_ewido/) for AVG.

thanks.

[soup]

You are welcome.

[titanfan1017]

W32.Sality.U removal procedure requires technical know-how on computer troubleshooting. It is better to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer if modifications on Services and Registry have to be done.

MANUAL REMOVAL:
1. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to] (http://www.precisesecurity.com/how-to/ht-srxp.htm)
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Run a full system scan and delete all infected files.
4. Edit the System.ini file.
a) Click Start > Run.
b) Type the following:
- edit c:\windows\system.ini
and then click OK.

(The MS-DOS Editor opens.)

c) Look for lines similar to the following and delete them:
[MCIDRV_VER]
DEVICE=[RANDOM_NUMBER]

5. Reboot your computer in safe mode. [how to] (http://www.precisesecurity.com/how-to/ht-smode.htm)
6. Run a full scan again to ensure that infected files are gone.
7. In order to make sure that W32.Sality.U is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using AntiVirus (http://www.precisesecurity.com/computer-antivirus.htm) and Antispyware (http://www.precisesecurity.com/computer-antispy.htm) Software. Another way to delete the virus using various Antivirus Program without the need to install can be done with Online Virus Scanner. (http://www.precisesecurity.com/antivirus/online-scan.htm)

[prettybasesg]

W32.Sality.U removal procedure requires technical know-how on computer troubleshooting. It is better to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer if modifications on Services and Registry have to be done.

MANUAL REMOVAL:
1. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to] (http://www.precisesecurity.com/how-to/ht-srxp.htm)
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Run a full system scan and delete all infected files.
4. Edit the System.ini file.
a) Click Start > Run.
b) Type the following:
- edit c:\windows\system.ini
and then click OK.

(The MS-DOS Editor opens.)

c) Look for lines similar to the following and delete them:
[MCIDRV_VER]
DEVICE=[RANDOM_NUMBER]

5. Reboot your computer in safe mode. [how to] (http://www.precisesecurity.com/how-to/ht-smode.htm)
6. Run a full scan again to ensure that infected files are gone.

7. In order to make sure that W32.Sality.U is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using AntiVirus (http://www.precisesecurity.com/computer-antivirus.htm) and Antispyware (http://www.precisesecurity.com/computer-antispy.htm) Software. Another way to delete the virus using various Antivirus Program without the need to install can be done with Online Virus Scanner. (http://www.precisesecurity.com/antivirus/online-scan.htm)


I have done the above things, and it doesn't affect at all.

[Trifecta]

I have avast, works really well and has won a lot of awards. Doesn't bog down your system like Norton and best of all it is free. Updates nearly every day. Plus you can download it in many different languages.

[gonwk]

Hi folks,

What do you folks suggest to Ensure my new Laptop to be protected against the followings and not in any specific order ... before I start surfing the web ...

- Keyloggers
- Trojans
- Backdoors
- Viruses (Worms, ...)
- Adware
- Nasty Exploiting Tracking Cookies

The reason I am asking I keep hearing more & more Internet Frauds and Scams from Nigiria and Serbia and other Russian countries.

BTW guys, Why would anybody Offer a FREE Antivirus!?!? Is it possible that they are also giving us something that we DON'T want???

Thanks,
G!:)

[BR7]

BTW guys, Why would anybody Offer a FREE Antivirus!?!? Is it possible that they are also giving us something that we DON'T want???NO.A lot of this freeware is better then the pay ones

[src2206]

Hello gonwk

Let me suggest you a list:

Firewall:

Comodo Personall Firewall - this is the best, do not look beyond, and its free.

Antivirus:

Paid: NOD32 from ESET, this is the best, very light on system resources, quite and not that costly. The only thing is, the interface is bit technical in nature. So you need to read a bit for configuring it properly.

Free:
1. Anti Virus Shield from AOL- this is the stripped down version of legendary Kaspersky AV having the same detection engine but not all the features.

2. AVAST! Home free

3. AVG Anti Virus

Security Programs:
1. SpywareBlaster
2. SpywareGuard
3. AVG Anti Spyware/ SUPER Anti Spyware
4. Comodo BO Clean
5. McAfee Site Advisor
6. MVPS Host Files
7. IE Spayed
8. Ad Aware SE Personal
9. Spybot Search and Destroy
10. CleeanUp!4.52/ ATF Cleaner to keep your PC Clutter free
11. Comodo Anti Spam [optional]

Except the AV, rest are all free. Moreover all of these together will not take up even 50MB of your HDD :)

[Dan]

Aside from firewall, antivirus, spyware, use Firefox with a few good add-ons will help too. Adblock Plus, NoScript and McAfee SiteAdvisor are some of my favorites.

Also depends how the laptop is used. Wireless or wired? Modem, Router, NAT?

[gonwk]

Hi BR7, SRC & Dan,

THANKS for your replies guys ...

@ BR7: got it ... lately I am kinda of jittery since friend of mine was ripped of on his credit card. But I don't do any online business anyway ... but still ...

@ Dan: I will probably use it "wireless" mode ... for everything since I am on the run! I will be downloading and surfing and everything else in-between. But I wonder if this is a "Smart" way of doing business.
Q1: Any Suggestions!?!?
Q2: Can I also run the 3 programs that you have mentioned in addition to SRC's list?

@ SRC:
Hi there ... thanks for the extensive list ...
SRC, I am currently running the Free Eval version of "AVG 7.5 Malware Trial" and it seems it catches everything.
Q1: Are you saying that NOD32 is better than AVG? Also, do they have Trial Period?
BTW, I am also running SpyBot and Ad-Aware SE freeware and Spyware Blaster ...
Q2: SRC, your 11 Security Programs that you have written ... are you telling me to install each and everyone of them? If so, A-OK ... just want to make sure that is what you are telling me.

THANKS AGAIN,
G!:)

[Dan]

@ Dan: I will probably use it "wireless" mode ... for everything since I am on the run! I will be downloading and surfing and everything else in-between. But I wonder if this is a "Smart" way of doing business.
Q1: Any Suggestions!?!?
Q2: Can I also run the 3 programs that you have mentioned in addition to SRC's list?

If you run wireless I think you would be fine if you use all the suggested protection for encryption and security in your router configuration.

As for Firefox and it's add-ons, I suppose it is only a personal preference?

It seems less frequent with attacks and bugs then other browsers to me.

With a few of those add-ons, it makes for fairly safe surfing.
(They are tiny additions to the browser, shouldn't be a problem with any antivirus, firewall that I know of.)

[Art Vandelay]

I have a 60 day Norton installed right now and will be going back to AVG Free antivirus and I have used a free firewall called Sygate Personal fire wall 5.6 I believe the company was bougth by Symatec (Norton). Both seem to have worked well in the past and are easy on RAM.

[Dan]

Yes I went back to AVG Free when it went to 7.5 and really like it.

[discman]

Howdy folks :biggrin: AVG 7.5 never picked up one thing for me. Where as the previous version did. I have been running avast for a few months now. And so far it has detected one virus on my system (And removed it) It also stopped a worm before it had a chance to download. The GUI is a bit off putting but their is lots of different skins to choose from. I suppose it depends on the sites you frequent as to whether you AV will pick anything up. :p

[Dan]

...so what was the one thing?

[discman]

...so what was the one thing?

It never picked up anything dan.

[Gary D]

@ BR7: got it ... lately I am kinda of jittery since friend of mine was ripped of on his credit card. But I don't do any online business anyway ... but still ...

The best defence for this is to contact one of your CC suppliers and ask for a CC that will only be for online purchases with a maximum credit limit of $1000 and that only one purchase per day can be made on it. They have software to monitor this. If someone steals it then; they can only make one purchase. The CC company will then contact you if they try to do a 2nd. This is the safest way to do online purchases.

PS: Always open the monthly bill even if you think it has a zero balance! I always overpay by a dollar or two so they have to send me a monthly statement. Because after 30 days, you are then liable for the purchases!

[gonwk]

Hi Gary D,

Thanks for your input. I was actually thinking about opening a card with "LOW" amount $500 or $1000 ... with a reputable company ... now that you mentioned it I will do it for sure.
Q1: When you say open "monthly bill" ... you are talking about your Online Bill ... right!?!?

Q for all: BTW, has anyone heard of "Keylogger" programs stealing your Credit Card number right off your computer when you are trying to pay your bills online???
- Is that Possible!?!?!?
- And How do you protect yourself against that?
I suppose that puts a damper on doing "Online Banking"!!?!?

Thanks,
G!:smile:

[Dan]

It never picked up anything dan.

sigh...guess I need some sleep, sorry. I'm happy it didn't find anything,lol, but I mistakenly thought it did pick up 1 thing.

[Dan]

Q for all: BTW, has anyone heard of "Keylogger" programs stealing your Credit Card number right off your computer when you are trying to pay your bills online???
- Is that Possible!?!?!?
- And How do you protect yourself against that?
I suppose that puts a damper on doing "Online Banking"!!?!?

Thanks,
G!:smile:

I have used online banking via RBC for years without a hitch, but I also take all safety precautions.

As for the keylogger, most are installed by someone with access to the computer, parent, boss, etc.

Unless you have been hacked which shouldn't happen if you are properly protected, and it looks like you will be blocked like Fort Knox before you surf. :)

[Chewy]

I am having a hard time deciding which one to try?

[BR7]

I have used online banking via RBC for years without a hitch, but I also take all safety precautions.

As for the keylogger, most are installed by someone with access to the computer, parent, boss, etc.

Unless you have been hacked which shouldn't happen if you are properly protected, and it looks like you will be blocked like Fort Knox before you surf. :) Agreed :) Or you can get something like PC-cillin and take advantage of the private data protection it offers.I am sure others do this but I havent used anything but PC-cillin for a while now so I am kind of clueless to what other programs do

[Dan]

I am having a hard time deciding which one to try?

It seems like a coin flip to me. I have used both and decided to stick with AVG this time, just seemed more to my liking.

I like AVG email scanner (I use Thunderbird) and it has great updates and low resources.

However, I did read somewhere that Avast has the Kaspersky engine behind it??



Agreed :) Or you can get something like PC-cillin and take advantage of the private data protection it offers.I am sure others do this but I havent used anything but PC-cillin for a while now so I am kind of clueless to what others programs do

This isn't the first time you have tempted me with PC-Cillin. If I ever bought an av, it would be right at the top of the list. Is it a resource hog?

[BR7]

It isn't a resource hog at all it just sits back and does it's job quietly it's performed flawlessly for me :) The only knock it has is it's big downloads for updates it takes a little bit of time with my dial up, but it shouldn't be a problem for for high speed users

[Dan]

Thanks for the info BR. :thumbs_up. Definitely something to consider.

[BR7]

Your welcome :) I would like to mention that if anyone is using the free version of zone alarm
that there has been reports that it leaks like a sieve but the pay version is like Fort Knox.From what I have been reading it sounds like Sunbelt Personal Firewall (Kerio) (http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Home-Home-Office/Sunbelt-Personal-Firewall/) is the front runner for free firewalls.The free and paid versions of Sunbelt Kerio are the same some of the advanced features are automatically turned off when 30 day trail ends

[Dan]

Sunbelt is a great freebie. Another is Comodo, one that you mentioned several months ago. Sygate isn't too bad either.

[BR7]

Yes COMODO is very good but unfortunately the newest version has a bug that you need to fix manually otherwise it will use 50% to 75% of your PCs resources once you fix the problem it works great

[Gary D]

Yes COMODO is very good but unfortunately the newest version has a bug that you need to fix manually otherwise it will use 50% to 75% of your PCs resources once you fix the problem it works great

Do you have the link??

I use Comodo and every once in a while, that happens. It does not happen all of the time. But there is no reason why it does happen sometimes.

[BR7]

Here is the link (http://forums.comodo.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=dd438965a4c9d9f9f6149e7bed4bfa 39&/topic,894.0.html) :) There are 3 different reasons it uses so much resources so your better off reading all 6 links.
These are 3 up from the bottom
1.Version 2.4 - cpf.exe and High CPU
2.Version 2.4 - cmdagent.exe and High CPU

[Dan]

Here is the link There are 3 different reasons it uses so much resources so your better off reading all 6 links.
These are 3 up from the bottom
1.Version 2.4 - cpf.exe and High CPU
2.Version 2.4 - cmdagent.exe and High CPU

Seems like some of those issues could easily be resolved next release. But, from the comments on the Comodo forum, it doesn't effect everybody. http://www3.b92.net/ipb_images/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif

Have you tried Comodo Antivirus BR or have any idea how well it performs? Is it up there with AVG and Avast?

[BR7]

Sorry I haven't given that a go but I plan to in the future.I am also thinking about trying out thier Anti-Malware BOClean

[Dan]

I was just looking at that too, all of there products look worthy of a try. Thanks BR7. :)

[gonwk]

Hi folks,

@ BR7, how are you able to do all these surfing and other stuff with "Dial-Up" ... isn't almost like impossible ... slow!?!? I ask because I was using dial up and then I got free trial for 6 months on Cable ...

Thanks,
G!

[BR7]

Yes it's slow ;) but I have patients to do some research. I am not going to let something like a slow connection keep me from learning, like the saying goes where there's a will theres a way. I get my high speed here in a month or two and this will be less learning and more playing because of what I did before

[Chewy]

well avast does a first rate job of scanning and detection but getting it to shut off and not load services is as bad as stopping some viruses

[MilesAhead]

I prefer manual scan type of adware and anti-virus freeware. I have
been relying on AVG Free and asquared free as well as AdAware for
doing scans. Lately the update process has hosed AVG Free and also
asquared free to the point they are more hassle than benefit. Anyone
recommend similare anti-virus and adware scanners good hopefully
both on XP and Vista?

I don't like to use any program that hooks the OS to screen program loads
and download as that's a virus in itself AFAIC. :smashead:

[gonwk]

Hi MilesAhead,

I am not sure how unobtrusive this is but I use it and according to others is pretyy decent program ... "Spybot Search & Destroy" ... BTW, they also have updates ... os they keep up with new Malware.

Also, I happen to come across a "Freebie" program from McAfee called "Stinger" ... I am not sure if they update that ... but when I ran it it seems is catching stuff.

G!:)

[Dialysis1]

Ad-aware has just come out with Ad-Aware 2007 Free. It replaces the SE version.
http://www.winplanet.com/file/11778.htm

[NightTran]

Ad-aware has just come out with Ad-Aware 2007 Free. It replaces the SE version.
http://www.winplanet.com/file/11778.htm

Thanks, I am testing it now :-)

[Gary D]

Ad-aware has just come out with Ad-Aware 2007 Free. It replaces the SE version.
http://www.winplanet.com/file/11778.htm

I use Ad Aware as a once a week scanner. It is very efficient. I hope they keep up the good work!

[BR7]

I have been using Ad Aware 07 since it was in beta so far the 2007 version has been working just as great as the the old version

[MilesAhead]

Ad-aware has just come out with Ad-Aware 2007 Free. It replaces the SE version.
http://www.winplanet.com/file/11778.htm


Thanks for the link. For anti-virus I'm trying AntiVir again.
http://www.free-av.com/ I didn't like it when I tried it before because
it wanted to scan the whole drive but now it has a context menu extension
so I can just select folder(s) to recursively scan.

Somebody in development should wise up and have settings so you can
opt out of upgrading the scan engine on these things. It seems like in
most cases if you update the data you're ok. Then they decide to
upgrade the scanning engine, and you're hosed!!! I guess we get picky
even when the software is free but still, seems like poor design to break
an application unnecessarily.
:smashead:

[MikeyBK]

Anybody else having problems getting the Ad-Aware 2007 to get updates??
I got an Exception error when installing the software and I also keep getting a server too busy warning when trying to do an update of the database??
Any ideas??

I reloaded Se version for now and deleted the 2007, but was curious if any others having the same issues??

[BR7]

Mine isn't updating either it must be on their end :)

[Chewy]

It's brand new, I just installed it and it checked and said I was up to date,
the digital signature is from yesterday

[MikeyBK]

I'm getting a weird error when trying to install it, giving me the option to debug or continue. It still seems to load but gives me an exception error each time I try to reopen the program, and also that server too busy error as well.???

Just updated the SE version with no problems whatsoever??

It asks for a full name and orginazation but I put any name and nothing in the organization line, anyone else doing this??

[BR7]

OH I see what your saying it is trying to download when the program opens and your up to date :D Just go to Settings/Auto scan and untick update definitions at start up and you will be good to go

[MikeyBK]

OH I see what your saying it is trying to download when the program opens and your up to date :D Just go to Settings/Auto scan and untick update definitions at start up and you will be good to go

I will try one more time to download and install this 2007 version, but I think something is corrupting the download, not sure if it is requiring me to enter the same name as I did for the SE version??...Don't like giving out my name for freewares, what's the need??

Anyways, I'll give it a go with what you've said BR7...I don't think that it is trying to update automatically, but rather that it is giving me an error either due to a corrupted file or that I must use the same name to match the system's signature?? just speculating.

[BR7]

BR7...I don't think that it is trying to update automatically, but rather that it is giving me an error either due to a corrupted file or that I must use the same name to match the system's signature?? just speculating Trust me it did the same thing to me lol.I actually think it's a missed bug when it starts up it tries to dl new definitions and there isn't anything there being your up to date already and it thinks there is something wrong.Is this what your getting? If so I can recreate it each time i do it

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/9295/aawec4.jpg

[MikeyBK]

Trust me it did the same thing to me lol.I actually think it's a missed bug when it starts up it tries to dl new definitions and there isn't anything there being your up to date already and it thinks there is something wrong

OK, am installing right now and doing what you've said...:thumbs_up

[MikeyBK]

It is not allowing me to save the change to the setting...:fan2:

This is starting to make me wonder??...First time I installed it, it removed the SE version on it's own (but not the SE version et-up files) this time it did not????... Hmmmm, making me wonder if this is some sort of flaws with the set-up files??

[Chewy]

ran the smart scan twice, evidently one or more of the less healthy sites I go to had installed a data miner on my system, killing it deleted several healthy cookies

Repeat after me Chewy will use firefox

[BR7]

The only thing I can think of is try uninstalling again and then use CCleaner run both the cleaner and the issues

[MikeyBK]

Here are the errors screenshots... Weird huh??

http://forum.digital-digest.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13130&stc=1&d=1181298031
http://forum.digital-digest.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13131&stc=1&d=1181298044
http://forum.digital-digest.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13132&stc=1&d=1181298057

[BR7]

Never mind wrong link

[MikeyBK]

I had already run Ccleaners' issues function, trying to see if there were some duplicate files from the SE version, but also just ran the cleaner function...going to see if I can reload now...:smashead:

[Chewy]

try safe mode if that doesn't work?

[MikeyBK]

I'm done trying. Never had this much issues trying to load a program???
I need to see if it is specific to this 2007 version or is something is causing issues for any downloaded files ( I seriously doubt that but am going to dig a little deeper to see WTF!!!!! :mad2: is going on)...lol
:toast:

[MikeyBK]

Well I have absolutely no problems downloading and/or updating anything else, it's just this Ad Aware 2007 that is F-ed up for me??? Don't know why/

Are you guys entering your names and an orginazation info when prompted?? Or like me just either by-passing it or entering a bogus name???

It really irks me when something doesn't work as it should.....:mad2:...:p

Atleast I still got the SE version updating and scanning beautifully!!...:thumbs_up

I wonder if the recent download of the Advanced WindowsCare V2 Pro is causing the issue trying to download this AdAware 2007???...

[Dialysis1]

Are you running any kind of firewall? Windows firewall gave me problems with AVG untill I turned it off.

Edit:
I just found an artical at PC World that states:
One caveat: None of the new versions of Ad-Aware 2007 currently support the Microsoft Vista operating system. Vista-compatible versions of Ad-Aware 2007 are slated for August, the company says.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,132650/article.html#

[MilesAhead]

Ad-aware has just come out with Ad-Aware 2007 Free. It replaces the SE version.
http://www.winplanet.com/file/11778.htm

Hmmmmmmmm I notice SE hasn't had any updates in a while. So I
guess I have to go to 2007 like it or not? Yet another app that was working perfectly in XP and Vista.. If it ain't broke.... :smashead:

[MikeyBK]

Whats happening with my attempts to install the AAW 2007 is some type of bug.....hope they figure it out soon...lol:toast:

http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=9473

[MilesAhead]

Whats happening with my attempts to install the AAW 2007 is some type of bug.....hope they figure it out soon...lol:toast:

http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=9473

From the error dialog you posted it looks like you're getting a General
Protection Fault(0xD) in a service. That's a bad sign. I think I'd try
to get the software from another source or just pass on that version.
Likely either the software is corrupted, or there's a conflict on your
configuration that they aren't seeing during testing. It's been a while
but usually 0xD fault is a program poking its nose where it doesn't
belong so the processor traps it. If you got it to run you prolly
wouldn't want it to run anyway. :)

[MilesAhead]

Whats happening with my attempts to install the AAW 2007 is some type of bug.....hope they figure it out soon...lol:toast:

http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=9473

btw I just tried it on my Vista machine. It got all the way through the
Smart Scan and told me I had one tracking cookie. Before I could
click on it to delete the cookie, it popped up an error: "Canvas does
not allow drawing." As soon as I clicked OK the GUI went away!!
Apparently it's not Aero-Aware!!! :evilidea:

[MilesAhead]

I just tried AVG Anti-Spyware. It installed on Vista and runs.. at least for
the moment. :) Spybot S & D seems to have no problem with Vista. I've
been running it for weeks without a glitch.

[MikeyBK]

I just tried AVG Anti-Spyware. It installed on Vista and runs.. at least for
the moment. :) Spybot S & D seems to have no problem with Vista. I've
been running it for weeks without a glitch.

Yep, I sh*t-canned this 2007 version 'and' also just got rid of the SE version and went to Spybot Search and Destroy. That coupled with the AdvancedWindowsCare Pro I got from GiveAwayOfTheDay, I'm set...:thumbs_up
:toast:

[gonwk]

Hi folks,

@ MikeyBK ... THANKS for the heads up on "Advanced WindowsCare" freeware. I just downloaded also ... and will try it.

G!:)

[safertr]

i think zona alarm is better than other because of closing all ports. The others effect the speed of running computer and this make me feel crazy !!

[Dan]

i think zona alarm is better than other because of closing all ports. The others effect the speed of running computer and this make me feel crazy !!

Ever try Sunbelt or Comodo? Both as good as ZA IMO. :toast:

[src2206]

Comodo as a Free option is far better. Comodo has the best lick test results and it provides a program behaviour control feature which ZA does not provide in a free version. Lastly, if you ever try to uninstall ZA then most probably you are going to have a horrid time on net....unless you clean out all the leftovers of ZA manually or using one cleaner offered by ZA. Comodo never have any such issue.

Last but not the least, Comodo uses far less memory resources in comparision with ZA.

[Dan]

I agree with everything you said src2206. ZA does work well, but is it the best? Seems it was popular and considered the best freebie, but in the past year or two others like Comodo blew right by in quality, speed and safety IMO.

[src2206]

Thanks Dan

You are right, ZA was the best freebie to start with :) Infact, my first third party FW was ZA, but once I discovered Comodo about 2 years back I never looked to anything else except a short [2 days] stint with another known one, Kiero Personal Firewall.

Now, I suggest everyone who come for my suggestion regarding security issues, Comodo Personal Firewall, and they are really happy, not a single complain. :)

[Dan]

I used ZA for about 2 years was back and it was the "go to" free firewall. Over time had conflicts and security issues that shouldn't be happening on the "best" firewall.

That's when I started looking for alternatives. I know it works just fine for lots of people, just not the best choice for me. :)

[MikeyBK]

How is Comodo faster?? And ZA doesn't use much resources at all does it??

I see that Comodo won some endorsements from PC Magazine, but what exactly does it do more than ZA?
ZoneAlarm does a fantastic job for me and I'm wondering if Comodo can somehow offer more...you got my attention for sure.
ZA personal also gives you program control...to allow, ask, or deny...so I'm not sure what is meant when you say program behaviour control??

[cynthia]

Any ZA experts here that knows how to allow the automatic sync for the windows clock to get thru the ZA firewall in Windows XP? Tried to change a lot of settings and also checked that C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe is allowed to connect thru the firewall.

:)

[MikeyBK]

Any ZA experts here that knows how to allow the automatic sync for the windows clock to get thru the ZA firewall in Windows XP? Tried to change a lot of settings and also checked that C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe is allowed to connect thru the firewall.

:)


Under ZA / 'Firewall' tab...then 'Zones'...'Add'...then 'Host/Site'...copy and paste- time.windows.com into 'Host Name' and 'Decription' windows... then press OK....than back in the 'Firewall/ Zones section, press apply...

BTW...Happy belated birthday.:toast:

[cynthia]

Under ZA / 'Firewall' tab...then 'Zones'...'Add'...then 'Host/Site'...copy and paste- time.windows.com into 'Host Name' and 'Decription' windows... then press OK....than back in the 'Firewall/ Zones section, press apply...

BTW...Happy belated birthday.:toast:Hi and Thanks! :)

Tried that before - but then it didn't work - tried it now once again to update the clock and now it worked. http://www.greensmilies.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/smiley_emoticons_xmas1_confused.gif

[MilesAhead]

Hi folks,

@ MikeyBK ... THANKS for the heads up on "Advanced WindowsCare" freeware. I just downloaded also ... and will try it.

G!:)

What's the word on Advanced WindowsCare? I'm really looking for a
spyware scanner for my XP machine. I was using Spybot S&D but it's
so CPU intensive it kicks up my fans(and the BIOS doesn't always
adjust the fans the way it's supposed to.)

[Chewy]

any good malware scanner is going to take your computer's full attention and then some

do a disk cleanup, take out the trash and temp junk, then scan

unfortunately one is not enough, so try to use 2 or 3 and test

[gonwk]

Hi folks,

@ Miles ... I tried "Advanced Windows Care" Freeware and it seems pretty darn good. But, I would go with Chewy's recommendation and use multiple ones ... that is what I am doing ... I run different ones when I am louging around and watching movies ... I am using Spybot, Ad-Aware, Advanced Windows Care, I used AVG Free Trial until it ran out of 30 days trial.

G!

[MikeyBK]

I too run multiple programs for my system maintenance as well.

First I run Advanced Windows Care to get rid of a bulk of the crap on my system, BTW AWC is one of the fastest system care scanners around...bar none.:thumbs_up And you will notice an instant speed-up of your internet surfing.

Then I run 'Issues' on CCleaner to get rid of unassociated and/or fragmented files that doesn't get picked off by spyware/adware programs because they are of no threat to your system, but rather just clutter,
Then I also run disk clean-up to get any lingering temporary internet files and to compress old files.
Lastly, I also run AdAware maybe once a week or two just for added security, and it does occasionally get some cookies from websites thatn somehow avoids detection by AWC.

BTW, I also have AVG set to scan automatically early every morning while I'm still sleeping, and I use ZoneAlarm for my firewall. :)

Can't be too secure IMHO...:p

[BR7]

IMO ZA Freeware is not that great(leaks) compared to its pay version.If your looking for a good freeware Firewall I would go with COMODO (http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/) :)

[MilesAhead]

Hi folks,

@ Miles ... I tried "Advanced Windows Care" Freeware and it seems pretty darn good. But, I would go with Chewy's recommendation and use multiple ones ... that is what I am doing ... I run different ones when I am louging around and watching movies ... I am using Spybot, Ad-Aware, Advanced Windows Care, I used AVG Free Trial until it ran out of 30 days trial.

G!

Thanks for the info. I'm hesitant because I read a couple of user reviews where running it seems to have caused nasty side-effects. Hosed something in Firefox and Windows Explorer and System Restore. Anyway, I just installed AVG free anti-spyware again and it didn't complain so you can use the non-pro features past 30 days I guess.


I just wish they left AdAwareSE alone!! That worked on both XP and Vista
just fine. It ain't broke and they still fixed it!!!! :mad2:

[MikeyBK]

IMO ZA Freeware is not that great(leaks) compared to its pay version.If your looking for a good freeware Firewall I would go with COMODO (http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/):)

So far ZoneAlarm has worked perfectly for all my PCs, so real need to change at the moment.

I have been hearing about Comodo, but not sure why you feel it is better? What leaks are you referring to about ZA?? I'm curious to know. :)

[BR7]

Have a look here (http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-personal-firewall-analysis/leak-tests-results.php) it can explain it better then I can ;) Look at the test results towards the bottom of the page

[MikeyBK]

Have a look here (http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-personal-firewall-analysis/leak-tests-results.php) it can explain it better then I can ;) Look at the test results towards the bottom of the page


Very interesting BR7...That got my attention. :p

OK I'll try Comodo out and see how it performs for me. :thumbs_up Thanks bro...

[src2206]

Hello MikeyBK

Sorry I am late, but just in case you do not have your first question answered yet.....:)

1. Comodo does everything that ZA Pro does [including Program control], but Comodo is free.

2. Comodo's uninstallation never creates any leftover issues, which ZA surely does.

3. It is far easier to forward a port in Comodo than ZA.

4. It uses less system resources than ZA.

5. Last but not the least: the leak test result as referred by BR7.

My humble suggestion: Use Comodo, and you shall be more than happy.

Caution: Be sure that ZA is completely uninstalled and no traces of it is left in your system, then only carry out Comodo installation.
I suggest that you use jv16Power Tools' last free version, and use the registry cleaner in it to clean all of the ZA traces.

Cheers

[MikeyBK]

Well I just tried out Comodo and was a little puzzled by a couple of things. First was when SVCHOST looked for access, I got a message from Comodo that it was possibly being used by some other site as a cover for access...so I denied it access. However, when I went into application controls, SVCHOST shows as denied, but is listed as 'Safe'??? Huh??
Comodo also wouldn't allow me to go to windows update and custom check for any possible downloads. Not sure why??

Another thing is about that leak test. They list the Jetico free version as very good...however the free version hasn't had an update version since July of 2005??

Anyways, I'm glad you like it BR7 and it works to your liking, but I have gone back to ZoneAlarm...and I am trusting my personal experiences over some websites leak-test. Maybe this leak-test is valid, but I have not had any issues with ZoneAlarm in a few years of use on 5 PCs and laptops...:)

[MikeyBK]

4. It uses less system resources than ZA.

ZoneAlarm hardly uses much resources on my older 1998 PC that has a 533 MHz Celeron CPU woth only 320 MBs of RAM...And it uses almost nothing on my two main PCs as well as mine and my daughters' laptops...
So not sure it's even an issue...:)

[/COLOR]Caution[/COLOR]: Be sure that ZA is completely uninstalled and no traces of it is left in your system, then only carry out Comodo installation.
I suggest that you use jv16Power Tools' last free version, and use the registry cleaner in it to clean all of the ZA traces.

Cheers

ZA was easy to remove. Add/Remove to uninstall, then search function to clear out remaining traces. No need for any jv16Power Tools for any reason IMHO...
Comodo, although removed most of it's components thru add/remove (in seconds, not sure how??) but on reboot, there were folders left behind as well as the boot.ini file??? Why?? Not sure, but it's now completely off my system as well. :)

I'm glad it works for you guys, but for me, I'm sticking with ZA...atleast for now or until I see more compelling reasons to change.

[BR7]

My apologizes MBK http://img52.exs.cx/img52/271/l9iblush.gif I tend to leave out stuff when I get excited about things.I should of told you to read the COMODO forums (http://forums.comodo.com/comodo_firewall-b50.0/) first it's chalked full of useful information.I don't like to force things on anyone I just like to offer an opinion here and there :) I totally respect your decision on sticking with ZA ;) I am just about ready to go 100% COMODO for my protection being my Trend Micro is about ready to run out.I figured why pay for it when I can get just as good protection with COMODO

[gonwk]

Hi folks,:)

@ MBK ... What do you use for your "Disk Clean-Up"?

@ SRC ... Where did you download the freeware "JV16 1.3.0.195"? I want to sownload it from a "SAFE" site.

Thanks,
G!:toast:

[MikeyBK]

I should of told you to read the COMODO forums (http://forums.comodo.com/comodo_firewall-b50.0/) first it's chalked full of useful information.

I will look it up, they may very well discuss some of the issues I experienced.. :thumbs_up


@ MBK ... What do you use for your "Disk Clean-Up"?



If this is what you're asking, then here's a screenshot of how to get to Disk Cleanup...

[MikeyBK]

read the COMODO forums (http://forums.comodo.com/comodo_firewall-b50.0/) first it's chalked full of useful information. ;) I am just about ready to go 100% COMODO for my protection being my Trend Micro is about ready to run out.

Hope you don't experience the issues that many on that forum, and myself experienced bro...
Read quite of bit, and seen similar issues to mine but surprised there were no clear resolutions given...

Anyways, good luck with Comodo BR7... :thumbs_up

[gonwk]

Hi MBK,:)

I thought may be you were using a "special" program for Disk CleanUp ...

But you know I have never used this feature of the Windows ... Thanks for reminding me is there.

Thanks,
G!:toast:

[src2206]

Hello gownk

I suggest that you CleanUp 4.52 [free] for Disk Cleanup and I think I had downloaded the jv16 freeware version from Majorgeek.

Let me know whether you get it there, otherwise I will rummage through my collection and see whether I can dig up the installer. :)

Hello MBK,
Sad to hear that you had issues with Comodo....and I do not want to force any thing on you as BR7, but I still wish that you may find the beauty of this program sometime latter.

BTW, the SVCHOST caution from Comodo is perfect, in your case this file was initiated by some other program which could be a malware, that is why Comodo cautioned you, but SVCHOSTS>EXE itself is a legitimate file, so it was marked as safe. ;)

[BR7]

If people find using COMODO causes their CPU Usage to go to 50%-100% no worries there is an easy fix until the next version comes out.
Solution-1
Go to Activity/Logs Right Click then select Log Events From and uncheck Network Monitor.If that dont work for you then here is ....
Solution-2
Select Security/Advanced then select the Configure button in the Application Behavior Analysis box and uncheck MDI(Monitor DLL Injection).Reboot twice and you should be good to go :)

[MikeyBK]

BTW, the SVCHOST caution from Comodo is perfect, in your case this file was initiated by some other program which could be a malware, that is why Comodo cautioned you, but SVCHOSTS>EXE itself is a legitimate file, so it was marked as safe. ;)

It wasn't so much that they may have cautioned you that a possible malware was using svchost.exe as a cover, but that Comodo cautioned me that so and so was using it, so I denied it access, but then it is listed in the programs control as 'safe'??? Thenh when I do allow it afterall since it is now considered safe by Comodo, Comodo again flags it, but as another possible malware usage, then afterwards it again shows it as safe????. :headache:

[gonwk]

Hi folks,:)

@ SRC ... long time no talk ...

1) THANKS for the "CleanUp 4.52" tip.

2) FYI I downloaded "jv16-1.3.0.195" the Last Freeware edition from (Freeware_321download) ... I could NOT get it at MajorGeeks ... they only have the "Shareware" now ... AND I am not sure about how "SAFE" is downloading from "321Download" site!?!?
Q: Has anybody downloaded anything from there? If so, what is your experience SAFE or Un-Safe???

@ ALL ... has anybody Tried other Freeware by COMODO ... such as their "AntiVirus" or "AntiSpam" ...???

THANKS,

G!:aerobics:

[src2206]

Hello G!

Great to hear from you [BTW, didn't you get my last PM regarding DVD **** Pro? I never received a reply though :?]

Did you try to see the analysis report of the site at McAfee Site Advisor? There is another very good site which stores all the back version of a program : www.filehippo.com, and it is a completely clean site. Check it out there too.

The AV from Comomdo is at BETA stage, but the Anti Spam and Comodo BO Clean are good products. Though the AV is in Beta stage it performed pretty well when tested by one of my known provate tester. So you can use it. But I think that you must have a AV installed! Which one is it and why do you want to change.

I tried all the Comodo Products, all of those are good except the iVault, as it is not compatible with FF, but the Firewall is the best.

Regards


EDIT:

Hi G!

I checked out McAfee Database..the site from where you downloaded jv16 is a safe site...so cheers :D

[BR7]

I am using CFW V3 BETA ALPHA and it's a far cry better the CFW V2.They seemed to have gotten the CPU usage issue fixed.I like the new look as well :)

[gonwk]

Hi folks,

@SRC ... Thanks for taking the time and checking on my download ... now I learned 2 things from you ...:bow:

1) Checking viability of a Download Site from McAfee list ... I have never done it so I have to practice this and learn it.

2) You memory jogger about "FileHippo" ... I had downloaded something from there but plum forgot about it.

Talk to you later,

G!:)

[src2206]

Happy to help you G! :)

1) Checking viability of a Download Site from McAfee list ... I have never done it so I have to practice this and learn it.

Just install McAfee site advisor's free version and its add on for Mozilla Firefox browser and let it operate in its default setting.

Cheers...

[gonwk]

Hi SRC,

THANKS!!! :bow: The guy is facing the wrong direction ... sorry! :bglaugh2: :p

G!:bounce:

[Dan]

Hey BR7, finally got to see that pic of CFW 3 BETA ALPHA, new interface looks good, and by the sounds of it works great too. Thanks for the post! :) :toast:

[safertr]

it may be useful for security fields..
http://takeindirectory.com/takein.aspx?tr=Computers/Security/

[snagel]

Hmmmmmmmm I notice SE hasn't had any updates in a while. So I
guess I have to go to 2007 like it or not? Yet another app that was working perfectly in XP and Vista.. If it ain't broke.... :smashead:

I don't know why you say that is hasn't had any updates in a while. I continue to receive updates all the time on my SE version. I just received another one just a couple of days ago. I've read and read this post several times and watched to see when mine stops receiving updates. I've continued to receive updates ever since this post was first written. ???

[MilesAhead]

I don't know why you say that is hasn't had any updates in a while. I continue to receive updates all the time on my SE version. I just received another one just a couple of days ago. I've read and read this post several times and watched to see when mine stops receiving updates. I've continued to receive updates ever since this post was first written. ???

Are you running the Free SE or paid version?
If I could go back to SE Free I'd do it right now.

[MilesAhead]

Hmmmmmmmmm I just installed and got an update. Don't know what happened but for weeks it wouldn't update from the server. I finally gave up and put 2007 on. In any case I may pull 2007 off my XP machine since it wants to run as yet another service, and put 1.06 back on. Thanks for lettin' me know. :)

[MilesAhead]

Whoops!!! Back to same old same old.... 15 to 20 attempts at an update and it hangs or returns error. Not worth the aggravation!

[MilesAhead]

snagel, I just installed Ad-Aware 2007 v 7.0.1.5 that I downloaded Aug 1. It completed an update and a Smart Scan on Vista. The previous version would trap after the scan every time. Also I saw someone on a Lavasoft forum say the newest version works in Vista so this must be it. They won't release the official Vista supported version until end of August but it looks like they found the bug.

[snagel]

Are you running the Free SE or paid version?
If I could go back to SE Free I'd do it right now.

MilesAhead I am using the SE version. I have been receiving updates as frequent as I used to. My last update was on the 6th of August. Once in a great while it returns and say unable to connect. But I just repeat and try it again and it does connect.

[snagel]

MilesAhead mine has never trapped or hung after a scan. Everything seems to work the same as it used to on mine.

[MilesAhead]

MilesAhead mine has never trapped or hung after a scan. Everything seems to work the same as it used to on mine.

It was definitely a Vista UI thing. Maybe one of my settings is different or you have a patch I don't or whatnot. I'm a believer in running Windows the way it was preinstalled for the most part. Rather than incremental updates
I tend to go for Service Pack or Nuthin'. Seems like the fixes get tested a bit more when they put out a pack, or at least time has gone by so they get bug reports. In any case, the new version is working for me so I'm glad to have AdAware back in my toolbox.

:thumbs_up

[BR7]

CFP v3.0.7.208 Beta for XP/Vista x32 and x64 is now available! :) Link (http://forums.comodo.com/cfp_beta_corner/cfp_v307208_beta_for_xpvista_x32_and_x64_is_now_av ailable-t11414.0.html;msg80565#msg80565)
You need to be signed up in the forum to download it.This version has most of it features running unlike the last one.This version does not have the constant pop ups like the last version(you don't even know it's running).I highly recommend you do the profiling when it asks you

[src2206]

Thanks BR7 for the link.

Still I would prefer to wait till it comes out of the beta stage. :)

[gonwk]

:thanks2: BR7 for the LINK.

G!

[Chewy]

It's not often that I am impressed with a relatively new program in this field, but I tried one out today and it's got spybot and adaware beat by a country mile.

In my opinion it's probably worth paying for the upgrade to PRO and dumping some other real time protection, but since I don't use any(live dangerously/lean and mean and all that)?

http://www.superantispyware.com/

[Chewy]

this associated service to find out what's running on your computer seems top-notch also

http://www.fileresearchcenter.com/

[Chewy]

well has anyone given these 2 a try and how did it come out, clean as a whiistle?

[MilesAhead]

well has anyone given these 2 a try and how did it come out, clean as a whiistle?

I'll give SuperAntiSpyware a try but I'm curious about something. You mentioned that a good video processing machine never sees the internet. If it's not giving secrets away how do you put stuff on this machine? Do you have a gateway that's multi-homed to firewall it or what? Don't tell me you burn data DVDs to copy, then process and burn!! :minigun:

[Chewy]

you could still have it networked, but I use a thumb drive to import files

firefox with noscript has alleviated the problem tremendously

most computers are so bogged down with protection or malware they don't make good anything tools

[Chewy]

here's my older computer before I do a video conversion, it's running about as lean and mean as I can make it, it needs all the help it can get, my athlon64 single core is a little more able to stand the workload

[MilesAhead]

you could still have it networked, but I use a thumb drive to import files

firefox with noscript has alleviated the problem tremendously

most computers are so bogged down with protection or malware they don't make good anything tools

I was browsing without a condom for a long time because real-time protection schemes bogged the machine down. I got nailed through IE BHO a while back so now I've been checking out backup and protection schemes. The Avast doesn't seem too bad because you can enable only http filtering. I just installed No Script too. Short of uninstalling IE(which I guess they made just about impossible in Vista) I've set everything I can to deny access to it and removed any BHOs or download managers for it.

Making backups of the OS and installed software it's become obvious how much leaner XP is than Vista!! But wutcha' gonna' do? :shocked:

[Chewy]

how much ram are you running?

[MilesAhead]

how much ram are you running?

My Vista machine has 2 GB. About the only thing that sometimes feels sluggish is when you move a file on the same drive it pops up a dialog as if you were copying. Sometimes that sits there for a few seconds. That and slow shutdown. What I was referring to is the bulk of the OS on disk. I can store a compressed snapshop of my XP OS and applications on a single DVD(don't have any compilers or big apps installed yet but even so.) The Vista machine doesn't have that many apps either but a similar snapshot is 38 GB!!! Needless to say I didn't burn DVDs. I bought a USB drive for the backups.

It does have its good points though. When I get the occasional explorer shell crash it usually offers to restart explorer without even logging off.

It seems pretty stable.

[katzdvd]

here's my older computer before I do a video conversion, it's running about as lean and mean as I can make it, it needs all the help it can get, my athlon64 single core is a little more able to stand the workload
Wow, that's amazing how you can get those processes/threads that low. I take it that you don't really have any software installed other than the bare minimum? Do you also dump unnecessary windows components, such as paint, calculator, character map, etc, or don't those play into the lean & mean factor? I followed your power user setup thread for my xp pc, dumped a lot of junk from the add/remove, but was never able to get that clean...

My linux pc has 30 processes running right now, I know I could shave about 5 -7 of those off right away if I wasn't running some "candy" programs.

[Chewy]

there are several services you can turn off with a small savings of resources

my power user thread was just about significant savings, main thing is I don't have anything loading at bootup but windows

every program gets a custom/advanced install or setup

[snagel]

Chewy, I did run and try the Super Anti SPY Ware. I did a complete scan and it did take out quite a few problems. I then did a complete scan using Adaware SE and it still indicated two more incidents. I ran both another time each to make sure every thing was clean. I am going to try in another week or so and reverse the order. Use Adaware SE first and then scan using Super Anti spy ware and see if it picks up things that Adaware SE didn't.

[Chewy]

spybot keeps removing my forum login cookies, of course these things are hardly stable

SuperAnti does not remove them, might just use spybot to immunize

[MilesAhead]

spybot keeps removing my forum login cookies, of course these things are hardly stable

SuperAnti does not remove them, might just use spybot to immunize

My scheme has been to set both Firefox and Opera to delete cache and cookies on closing. Seems easier than chasing down tracking cookies using patterns and all that. While the browser is up it accepts the cookie so stuff works. If I close and later go back to a site I just use the password tool to log in again. I used to waste a lot of time with WinPatrol entering in patterns to block tracking cookies and they just kept changing the names of the cookies to elude the pattern. :clock:

[Chewy]

Hi guys does some one know how to use keygen for nero 7 ? have i got to unplug the PC? thanks for the time and patience

Grace be unto you

you have already received a warning and an infraction, please read the rules and let this be the last time you break them, pirating software is not something we support, besides that's how you get the worst infections

and furthermore there are plenty of free alternatives to nero

[Chewy]

dvd flick is free for converting

imgburn is also free for the burning

both are worthy programs for donations tho

both programs have subforums here

[blutach]

@kingdomathand

READ the post above your last one. It says free.

Regards

[locoeng]

It's not often that I am impressed with a relatively new program in this field, but I tried one out today and it's got spybot and adaware beat by a country mile.

In my opinion it's probably worth paying for the upgrade to PRO and dumping some other real time protection, but since I don't use any(live dangerously/lean and mean and all that)?

http://www.superantispyware.com/

well has anyone given these 2 a try and how did it come out, clean as a whiistle?

Took this one for a spin last night and it found two trojan.netdotcom items that, upon google search, came up as a medium threat. I removed them anyway and all seems well. This does look like a good program chewy, thanks. Should I not continue periodic scans with spybot S&D and Adaware anymore?

[Chewy]

I gave up on adaware a while back, it seemed too hard to learn and I prefered spybot,
without teatimer, I still use spybot and immunize tho, make sure that you don't have any 2 anti-malwares running at the same time. I wish I had never loaded defender. You might run spybot after a scan with superanti... and see if it picks anything up

[locoeng]

I was impressed with the speed of the scanning of this new program...seems as if adaware and spybot would take forever, but this one churned right through all 150 gigs of data pretty quickly and that was on the "thourough" scan. TBH, I haven't ran adaware in a while myself, I shouldn't have taken care of the files SAS found and ran the other programs as a cross-check.

[paglamon]

Thanks Chewy. Super Antispyware seems to be doing a super job.

[Chewy]

it's highly reccomended over at bleepingcomputer, the specialists

[MilesAhead]

I was impressed with the speed of the scanning of this new program...seems as if adaware and spybot would take forever, but this one churned right through all 150 gigs of data pretty quickly and that was on the "thourough" scan. TBH, I haven't ran adaware in a while myself, I shouldn't have taken care of the files SAS found and ran the other programs as a cross-check.

I think SuperAntiSpyware and Ad-Aware use signature scans, m