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Windows AntiSpyware Beta released

Started by aidan_walsh Jan 7, 2005 at 10:49 AM 17 replies 1k views
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aidan_walsh
aidan_walsh
Download link. So far, so nice. I updated Spybot and Adaware before running it, and took note of what they found. Then I downloaded and installed this, and it found most of what the others did, and some more stuff too. The realtime monitor also caught one of the hidden processes trying to change IE details and blocked them. Aside from a few interface problems that could use sorting, it looks ok too, a lot more inline with the Microsoft traditional L&F than some of their more recent releases. Looks promising if they manage to keep it updated, sort out a few of the issues, and decide on licensing...
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Saruman
Saruman
The only thing I've found that this tool won't find are useless things such as dataminers (cookies) from websites, and it does this on purpose. Adaware and Spybot include these in order to make it look like there are more real problems than their actually are, where Microsoft does not do this.

I found the AntiSpyware software picking up more things than Adaware + Spybot combined, plus the realtime monitor is really nice (you can get this with adaware but it's only included in the pay version).
Daaark
Daaark
Is it me, or does the whole concept of this seem ass backwards? [lol] It's nice that they are doing something about it, but it's not attacking the real problem, only the consequences of the problem.
kSquared
kSquared
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Original post by Vampyre_Dark
Is it me, or does the whole concept of this seem ass backwards? [lol] It's nice that they are doing something about it, but it's not attacking the real problem, only the consequences of the problem.

Most of "the real problem" was fixed with SP 2, though I'm sure there are bugs that haven't been caught yet. But isn't more security better? I'd hardly call that "ass backwards".
- k2 "Choose a job you love, and you'll never have to work a day in your life." — Confucius"Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will get you everywhere." — Albert Einstein"Money is the most egalitarian force in society. It confers power on whoever holds it." — Roger Starr{General Programming Forum FAQ<
Pouya
Pouya
It detected 2 spyware on my machine!!!
First one was TightVNC
Second one was Ethereal

WTF? Is it AntiOpensource, or AntiSpyware?
aidan_walsh
aidan_walsh
Hmm... I'm not exactly sure, but could this be seen as a delayed reaction to the "inward-only" problem that is the Windows Firewall? I know its not a perfect fix, and they are targetting removal of what they do find instead of blocking what they can't, but its still a step in the right direction.
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Daaark
Daaark
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Original post by kSquared
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Original post by Vampyre_Dark
Is it me, or does the whole concept of this seem ass backwards? [lol] It's nice that they are doing something about it, but it's not attacking the real problem, only the consequences of the problem.

Most of "the real problem" was fixed with SP 2, though I'm sure there are bugs that haven't been caught yet. But isn't more security better? I'd hardly call that "ass backwards".
Whenever you do anything in windows. Such as install software, or browse. You are at the mercy of everyone you come into contact with. Anyone can shove anything they want anywhere on your box, and mess with your config.

The solution shouldn't be to build a better first party mop.

[razz] I've read some articles about this over the last week, and there is talk that it will become a subcription service. o_O Irony.
Coward
Coward
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install software

Microsoft realy can't make sure what kind of malware you install on your computer - all they can do is warn you that it MIGHT be bad, which they do.

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or browse

If you've gotten any spyware through IE since SP2, it's because you clicked YES somewhere you shouldn't. Look above for explenation.
Don't Temp Fate..
Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff
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Original post by Vampyre_Dark
I've read some articles about this over the last week, and there is talk that it will become a subcription service. o_O Irony.


You mean, like with IE and DirectX?
Nein heer du smign. ah open up the nine im heer du shmine
capn_midnight
capn_midnight
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Original post by Vampyre_Dark
I've read some articles about this over the last week, and there is talk that it will become a subcription service. o_O Irony.


You mean, like with IE and DirectX?

or windows firewall and msn messenger
Toolmaker
Toolmaker
How awesome, it detected MSN+(The addon for MSN) as spyware with a high treat level. Since it MAY install spyware and it performs other kind of malicious stuff on your computer. Wow...

Another funny thing is: You can delete all kinds of history, even for Visual Studio/Basic 6.0, but Windows Studio.NET is missing in the list...

Toolmaker
 
Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff
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or windows firewall and msn messenger


Or Hotmail even!
Nein heer du smign. ah open up the nine im heer du shmine
kSquared
kSquared
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Another funny thing is: You can delete all kinds of history, even for Visual Studio/Basic 6.0, but Windows Studio.NET is missing in the list...

I'm guessing that's because there's no such thing as Windows Studio.NET. ;)
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Toolmaker
Toolmaker
How the hell did I type there Windows Studio.NET... I meant to type Visual Studio.NET. Dammit, I better go to bed and get some serious sleeping done.

Toolmaker
 
Saruman
Saruman
Actually I'm pretty sure you can use HTML and variables in Windows Studio.NET
zix99
zix99
Went to download it, it asked me for the validation key and i got to lazy to look for the CD case or manual, or where ever the heck that thing is.. matter of fact, i dont remember any valadation key *sighs*

But it sounds good, i might get it later
~zix~
Fahrenheit451
Fahrenheit451
zix99, the validation key is given to you in popup window when you click the validation button. Copy and paste that to the validation key entry box on the web page. You don't need your CD key. btw, you dont need to do the validation process to get the beta download.

nice.. found two my other spyware scanners didn't get..

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