Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)

[southernlady]

Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) just recently came out and I've downloaded it and am using it...and I LIKE it. I am also using it with log reading. It helps get rid of entries that others can't seem to budge. Here is one example: Browser hijack

But it's only for Windows 2000 and XP and it's a Beta program. There have been reports that it *kills* a needed program within McAfee, LOL. Thinks it's a virus. So make sure you always do the system resote/backup feature that's offered. Liz

[Mobo]

We must remember that its in Beta so be cautiones when using as a removal tool of sorts. I do think it will be a viable resourse when those bugs are ironed out however.

[southernlady]

Mobo, I'm letting them know that but everyone who has tried it has had great success with it so far. Liz

[winchester73]

Some interesting results here: http://www.flexbeta.net/main/article...ion=show&id=84

Also, copied from another site:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>At this time, support for the beta version of Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware
is being provided through the following Microsoft newsgroups:

- microsoft.private.security.spyware.announcements
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.appcompat
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.general
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.install
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.networking
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.signatures
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.onlinecommunity

These newsgroups can be accessed via NNTP or HTTP.

To access these newsgroups using HTTP, please go to the following location:

http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroup...pyware&sLCID=us

To access these newsgroups using NNTP, please use the following information
for your NNTP client (such as Microsoft Outlook Express):

- NNTP Server: privatenews.microsoft.com
- Account name: privatenews\spyware
- Password: spyware

NOTE: No password will be required via the HTTP link[/b][/quote]

[Mobo]

Thanks for the links, some interesting info there..i assume we may see a full security suite on the horizon seeing that they now have rav and giant antispyware as well as thier own revamped firewall..

[winchester73]

Passed along today ... should be good for a laugh ...

http://www.bbspot.com/News/2005/01/microso...ntispyware.html



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[Mobo]

Excellent find, now we must get the word out...

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