Microsoft Free Anti-Spyware (Beta)
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OK, I downloaded it and tried it.
My Mcafee program stopped a trojan horse that microshaft had included with it
The program will also override your homepage and plant theirs in its place
You also need to reinstall DIVX and XVID again because the spyware disabled mine
So after all that I'm gonna give it a few weeks and see if its worth it
Esco,
My Mcafee program stopped a trojan horse that microshaft had included with it
The program will also override your homepage and plant theirs in its place
You also need to reinstall DIVX and XVID again because the spyware disabled mine
So after all that I'm gonna give it a few weeks and see if its worth it
Esco,
I'm running w2k and I installed the programme without any hitches or any changes to my settings or homepage. I don't run DIVX or XVID so I can't comment on any snafus in that area.
jwm
jwm
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 7.289
....on a related note.
My Norton AV is about to expire and thought of trying out this free AV program by Grisoft. Heard it's pretty good. Anyone use it or have comments on AVG?
It's also a free download and got it off C-net.
Here's more info, reviews and a link:
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239-10342876.html?tag=list
....on a related note.
My Norton AV is about to expire and thought of trying out this free AV program by Grisoft. Heard it's pretty good. Anyone use it or have comments on AVG?
It's also a free download and got it off C-net.
Here's more info, reviews and a link:
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239-10342876.html?tag=list
Re: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 7.289
I would recommend ALWIL's Avast AV program www.avast.comWoodPeckr said:
MS beta usually means: an experimental version, not complete, in need of frequent and many repairs, fixes, updates, security holes to plug etc.......Escohort said:What does Beta mean???????
Microsoft's beta versions are generally the one's released before "Second Edition" or "Service Pack 2".
What MS is offering is a rebranded version of an anti-spyware programme developed by Giant Software. Thus there shouldn't be the same MS glitches that we've come to know and love!Goober Mcfly said:
http://www.internetnews.com/ent-news/article.php/3455221
jwm
If it wasn't that I knew this ridiculous crap was legit, I'd have thought this was a gag thread. "Microsoft" and "Anti-Spyware"? The only time they're referred to together (instead of against each other) is in comedy.
Don't be stupid. Stay away from this crap. In fact, ANYTHING Microsoft wants you to do? (Like turning on "automatic updates", as they were pushing so hard for a few weeks ago.) Don't.
The only time they're referred to together (instead of against each other) is in comedy.Don't be stupid. Stay away from this crap. In fact, ANYTHING Microsoft wants you to do? (Like turning on "automatic updates", as they were pushing so hard for a few weeks ago.) Don't.
You know what, after donwloading this garbage I have a tendency to agree with himsharkbait said:If it wasn't that I knew this ridiculous crap was legit, I'd have thought this was a gag thread. "Microsoft" and "Anti-Spyware"?
Don't be stupid. Stay away from this crap. In fact, ANYTHING Microsoft wants you to do? (Like turning on "automatic updates", as they were pushing so hard for a few weeks ago.) Don't.
A pileload of adware/spyware/whateverware was installed and I never asked for this
Hello!!!????????
So there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
End of story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MS recommends you use with Norton or McAffee ........... LMAO Use AVG it is better then Norton as it doesn't mess with the system as much but the updates come as quickly.
I have little or no experience with McAffee for PC but have used McAffee on the MAC. Has anyone tried Sophos as i am using it in a managed environment for a client and it allows me to manage about 180 Macs and 30 PCs.
I have little or no experience with McAffee for PC but have used McAffee on the MAC. Has anyone tried Sophos as i am using it in a managed environment for a client and it allows me to manage about 180 Macs and 30 PCs.
agreed
use ad aware and spybot search and destroy together
for anti virus use AVG
all the above are highly rated and all are free for personal use
with support and constant updates
geeks endorse this stuff
for spywaresharkbait said:If it wasn't that I knew this ridiculous crap was legit, I'd have thought this was a gag thread. "Microsoft" and "Anti-Spyware"?
Don't be stupid. Stay away from this crap. In fact, ANYTHING Microsoft wants you to do? (Like turning on "automatic updates", as they were pushing so hard for a few weeks ago.) Don't.
use ad aware and spybot search and destroy together
for anti virus use AVG
all the above are highly rated and all are free for personal use
with support and constant updates
geeks endorse this stuff
It is to weep!
Poor Mr. Bill. Just trying to make the world a better place and he gets nothing in return but abuse! <sniff>
jwm
Pretty different from my experience. I don't know what you mean by "adware/spyware/whateverware was installed".
Poor Mr. Bill. Just trying to make the world a better place and he gets nothing in return but abuse! <sniff>
jwm
