Microsoft AntiSpyware beta
Try it!
Friday, July 1, 2005 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News
If you haven't gotten it already, definitely try out Microsoft's AntiSpyware program. It's free and can definitely keep your system clean of the malicious junk that can get installed on systems.
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kona0197
Reply #22 Monday, July 4, 2005 3:14 PM
Reply #22 Monday, July 4, 2005 3:14 PM
Prove me wrong then Dark Star. From what I've read and from personal experience Linux is immune to common Windows Viruses and all Spyware..
Of course if I'm wrong I'll glady admit to it.
Of course if I'm wrong I'll glady admit to it.
Excalpius
Reply #23 Monday, July 4, 2005 3:41 PM
Reply #23 Monday, July 4, 2005 3:41 PM
Linux is productivity and game-free computing. 
The rest of us grew up from command-line and 1970's unix-based computing a long time ago. You might want to join us. The water's fine.
The rest of us grew up from command-line and 1970's unix-based computing a long time ago. You might want to join us. The water's fine.
Excalpius
Reply #24 Monday, July 4, 2005 3:42 PM
Reply #24 Monday, July 4, 2005 3:42 PM
Word to myself and others...Please don't feed the troll (i.e. kona0197).
kona0197
Reply #25 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:54 PM
Reply #25 Monday, July 4, 2005 4:54 PM
Sorry - I'm NOT a troll...
Maybe you haven't been around WC enough to get to know me. Judging by your user ID you are realitivly new here.
Maybe you haven't been around WC enough to get to know me. Judging by your user ID you are realitivly new here.
tjesterb
Reply #26 Monday, July 4, 2005 7:59 PM
Reply #26 Monday, July 4, 2005 7:59 PM
Kona may be ah-pinn-yunn-ayted, but he's no troll......I think.
More on topic, we've deployed MS Anti-spyware across our network at work. While none of the AS progies out there catch everything, the MS-AS seems to catch the most, including "Search 180 Assistant" (if you've tried to remove this one, you know almost nothing else will get rid of it) it also incorporates a BHO watcher, that can take the place of other such programs (SpywareBlaster, SpywareGuard, BHODemon) so you don't have to have so many programs loading on startup.
More on topic, we've deployed MS Anti-spyware across our network at work. While none of the AS progies out there catch everything, the MS-AS seems to catch the most, including "Search 180 Assistant" (if you've tried to remove this one, you know almost nothing else will get rid of it) it also incorporates a BHO watcher, that can take the place of other such programs (SpywareBlaster, SpywareGuard, BHODemon) so you don't have to have so many programs loading on startup.
HighCommand
Reply #27 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 1:08 AM
My point exactly
Reply #27 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 1:08 AM
| Hmm... I thought that MS AS looked like GIANT AS It does - because Microsoft bought the Anti-spyware program from Giant. |
My point exactly
Underdog45
Reply #28 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 12:39 PM
Reply #28 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 12:39 PM
I've tried it out, but I prefer not to have a program like it running all the time. Through a combination of using Firefox and being an intelligent person while using IE, I haven't gotten any spyware in well over a year and a half.
Still, MS Anti-Spyware, or the MS antivirus program that has been rumored about, is only fine unless they charge money for the service. How would it make sense for the consumer if a company that sells products with security vulnerabilities while claiming they're secure charges money for protection from their own program holes? Granted not every piece of spyware or virus/worm exploits a programming flaw (such as when users click installer boxes on the Internet or ports that are open by default are targeted) but still, that's awfully scummy. And no, this is in no way comparable to dealers who charge for repairs to cars, so don't bring it up.
Still, MS Anti-Spyware, or the MS antivirus program that has been rumored about, is only fine unless they charge money for the service. How would it make sense for the consumer if a company that sells products with security vulnerabilities while claiming they're secure charges money for protection from their own program holes? Granted not every piece of spyware or virus/worm exploits a programming flaw (such as when users click installer boxes on the Internet or ports that are open by default are targeted) but still, that's awfully scummy. And no, this is in no way comparable to dealers who charge for repairs to cars, so don't bring it up.
Ka806
Reply #29 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 2:13 PM
Reply #29 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 2:13 PM
Heh im usually the first to mention linux when the time comes.... but this aint about linux.
I would expect this to be the best because noone knows how to protect windows, better than microsoft. It all depends on much resources they spend on protecting windows rather then putting in new features.
I would expect this to be the best because noone knows how to protect windows, better than microsoft. It all depends on much resources they spend on protecting windows rather then putting in new features.
caseagainstfaith
Reply #30 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 3:37 PM
Reply #30 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 3:37 PM
From the reviews I've read, the best out there are MS's, CounterSpy, and SpySweeper. But, at least for now, MS's is free. The only minor annoyance that I have with MS's is it tends to drop multiple copies of its icon into the tray. I've had like 15 target icons in my tray.
HighCommand
Reply #31 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 7:33 PM
If MS does come out with an AV product, I hope that Longhorn has both the AV and AS programs included with the system, or on the cd. Unfortunately, MS will probably be sued for Anti-competitive behaveior, so it's most likely out of the question.
Reply #31 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 7:33 PM
| I've tried it out, but I prefer not to have a program like it running all the time. Through a combination of using Firefox and being an intelligent person while using IE, I haven't gotten any spyware in well over a year and a half. Still, MS Anti-Spyware, or the MS antivirus program that has been rumored about, is only fine unless they charge money for the service. How would it make sense for the consumer if a company that sells products with security vulnerabilities while claiming they're secure charges money for protection from their own program holes? Granted not every piece of spyware or virus/worm exploits a programming flaw (such as when users click installer boxes on the Internet or ports that are open by default are targeted) but still, that's awfully scummy. And no, this is in no way comparable to dealers who charge for repairs to cars, so don't bring it up. |
If MS does come out with an AV product, I hope that Longhorn has both the AV and AS programs included with the system, or on the cd. Unfortunately, MS will probably be sued for Anti-competitive behaveior, so it's most likely out of the question.
Jafo
Reply #32 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 7:39 PM
Reply #32 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 7:39 PM
| Unfortunately, MS will probably be sued for Anti-competitive behaveior, so it's most likely out of the question. |
Arguably if they are included it's to repair the 'holes' in the OS and not competitive at all.
Afterall, all those AV companies out there are simply profitting on the MS OS failings.....so what 'IF' MS were to produce a virus-proof OS? Would likely kill Symantec, etc, but anti-competitive? No.
Having car tyres that last the life of the car would likely kill the after-market Tyre companies too...but that's life....
Ka806
Reply #33 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 9:38 PM
Very true. Otherwise, MS wouldnt be able to fix their OS without being sued =P
Reply #33 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 9:38 PM
| Arguably if they are included it's to repair the 'holes' in the OS and not competitive at all. Afterall, all those AV companies out there are simply profitting on the MS OS failings.....so what 'IF' MS were to produce a virus-proof OS? Would likely kill Symantec, etc, but anti-competitive? No. Having car tyres that last the life of the car would likely kill the after-market Tyre companies too...but that's life.... |
Very true. Otherwise, MS wouldnt be able to fix their OS without being sued =P
Double Zero
Reply #34 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 10:41 PM
Reply #34 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 10:41 PM
Very good observations Jafo, and I agree 100%.. And really, would it hurt anyone if Symantec went to the grave?
On another note.. "Tyres" ?? Jafo, a purposely misspelled word?? Im astonished!!..LoL
On another note.. "Tyres" ?? Jafo, a purposely misspelled word?? Im astonished!!..LoL
Double Zero
Reply #37 Wednesday, July 6, 2005 1:30 AM
Reply #37 Wednesday, July 6, 2005 1:30 AM
LoL..Hmmmmmm..Ok..I suspected it was something like that..(only because I considered the source!..LoL) honestly did not know...
Tyres-Tires..guess it's what your used to - or proper in your part of the world.... I need some right now by the way and I bet they are still expensive no matter what the spelling!
Tyres-Tires..guess it's what your used to - or proper in your part of the world.... I need some right now by the way and I bet they are still expensive no matter what the spelling!
Iben
Reply #38 Wednesday, July 6, 2005 9:26 PM
Reply #38 Wednesday, July 6, 2005 9:26 PM
~
Producing a virus-proof OS,
is about as likely as,
having car tyres that last the life of the car.
I am saving the address to this thread for future reference.
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Producing a virus-proof OS,
is about as likely as,
having car tyres that last the life of the car.
I am saving the address to this thread for future reference.
~
Jafo
Reply #39 Wednesday, July 6, 2005 9:35 PM
Reply #39 Wednesday, July 6, 2005 9:35 PM
| Producing a virus-proof OS, is about as likely as, having car tyres that last the life of the car. |
Easy..... just make the life of the car shorter....
Iben
Reply #40 Wednesday, July 6, 2005 10:19 PM
They all ready did...
Reply #40 Wednesday, July 6, 2005 10:19 PM
| Easy..... just make the life of the car shorter.... |
They all ready did...
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Reply #21 Monday, July 4, 2005 12:26 PM
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