Re: SP2 download?
From: Bruin (bruinwarBLAH_at_BLAHexcite.com)
Date: 11/04/04
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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 18:32:41 -0500
>
> Did you search before you posted the question?
No.
> SP2 will not solve the spyware/adware issues. A few scheduled tasks,
> limited accounts for your children and al little maintenance will prevent
> it (lessen it) in the future. However, if you insist on a clean install
> (likely best to be honest):
I been cleaning infected machines for friends & family for over a year. I
have come to the conclusion that it is faster to save off the data on an
external or network drive (after scanning & removing viruses) & doing a
complete new install. Then the lecture on how not to get re-infected.
> Slipstream SP2 into the XP CD and then install from it. You can get this
> and much more information from:
>
> http://unattended.msfn.org/
>
> Once you make your new CD and use it to clean install the machine - clean
> it up and install preventative measures, scheduled administrative tasks
> and control what your children can do by making them limited accounts.
Slipstream installation CD, hmmmm sounds interesting.
> SPYWARE/ADWARE/POPUPS/HIJACKS
> -----------------------------
>
> So you must be thinking that the above two things got your back now - you
> are covered, safe and secure in your little fox hole. Wrong! There are
> more bad guys out there. There are annoyances out there you can get
> without
> trying. Your normal web surfing, maybe a wrong click on a web page, maybe
> just a momentary lack of judgment by installing some software packages
> without doing the research.. And all of a sudden your screen starts
> filling
> up with advertisements or your Internet seems much slower or your home
> page
> won't stay what you set it and goes someplace unfamiliar to you. This is
> spyware. There are a whole SLEW of software packages out there to get rid
> of this crud and help prevent reinfection. Some of the products already
> mentioned might even have branched out into this arena. However, there
> are
> a few applications that seem to be the best at what they do, which is
> eradicating and immunizing your system from this crap. Strangely, the
> best
> products I have found in this category ARE generally free. That is a
> trend
> I like. I make donations to some of them, they deserve it!
>
> Two side-notes: Never think one of these can do the whole job.
> Try the first 5 before coming back and saying "That did not work!"
> Also, you can always visit:
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> For more updated information.
>
> Spybot Search and Destroy (Free!)
> http://www.safer-networking.net/en/download/index.html
>
> Lavasoft AdAware (Free and up)
> http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/
>
> CWShredder (Free!)
> ** No longer updated as of July 29, 2004 - however, still a great
> product and should still be ran **
> http://www.softbasket.com/download/s_8114.shtml
>
> Hijack This! (Free)
> http://mjc1.com/mirror/hjt/
> ( Tutorial: http://hjt.wizardsofwebsites.com/ )
>
> SpywareBlaster (Free!)
> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html
>
> IE-SPYAD (Free!)
> https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/resource.htm
>
> ToolbarCop (Free!)
> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
>
> Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner (Free!)
> http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/
>
> Browser Security Tests
> http://www.jasons-toolbox.com/BrowserSecurity/
>
> Popup Tester
> http://www.popuptest.com/
>
> The Cleaner (49.95 and up)
> http://www.moosoft.com/
>
> That will clean up your machine of the spyware, given that you download
> and
> install several of them, update them regularly and scan with them when you
> update. Some (like SpywareBlaster and SpyBot Search and Destroy and
> IESPYAD)
> have/are immunization utilities that will help you prevent your PC from
> being
> infected. Use these features!
OK, I use Adaware, Spybot S & D, & CWShredder. The others I have never used
& generally stear clear of most. Many times I when I am cleaning an
infected machine there is some sort of SpywareKILLER! program that turns up
on Spybot's list as malware. Anyone have experiance with any of the
others? Adding to my arsenal is always a good thing.
> That's it. A small booklet on how to keep your computer secure, clean of
> scum and more user friendly. I am SURE I missed something, almost as I am
> sure you won't read all of it (anyone for that matter.) However, I also
> know that someone who followed all of the advice above would also have
> less
> problems with their PC, less problems with viruses, less problems with
> spam,
> fewer problems with spyware and better performance than someone who
> didn't.
>
> Hope it helps.
>
> --
> <- Shenan ->
> --
> The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for
> yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately
> responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are
> getting into before you jump in with both feet.
OK read most of it, scanned all of it & passed over what I already knew.
All good stuff. I am actually going to steal it, format it into a nice doc
in Word, print & pass it out. =) thx!
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